Karbo Named The American Defensive Player of the Week
9/23/2019 1:46:00 PM | Volleyball
Senior libero averaged 5.94 digs per set in four matches
HOUSTON – For the first time in her career, University of Houston Volleyball senior libero Katie Karbo was named The American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.
The award comes two weeks after freshman outside hitter Abbie Jackson earned The American Offensive Player of the Week, marking the first time since 2015 the Cougars have received multiple conference weekly accolades in the same season. Karbo is also the first Houston player to receive a Defensive Player of the Week honor from the conference since Olivia O'Dell (Oct. 19) in 2015.
Over the course of four matches, Karbo totaled 107 digs, averaging 5.94 digs per set in her 18 sets played. In those four contests, the Azle, Texas, product surpassed the 20-dig mark all four times, eclipsing 30 digs twice.
The week also saw Karbo put together multiple career performances, the first being on Saturday against UTEP, where she became the third player in program history to surpass the 2,000-dig plateau in a career. Later that day, Karbo tied a career high with 35 digs in the five-set thrilling win over Incarnate Word.
As a result of her performances at the Red Raider Classic, Karbo was named to the All-Tournament Team. In Houston's three matchups in Lubbock, Karbo averaged 5.43 digs per set, totalling 76 digs in 14 sets played. It's the third time this season Karbo was named to an All-Tournament team.
UP NEXT
Houston returns home to open American Athletic Conference play on Friday, as the Cougars host SMU inside the Fertitta Center at 7 p.m. Tickets for the match are on sale now and can be purchased here.
NEW GAMEDAY PROCEDURES
Those looking to watch the Cougars in action in 2019 are now advised to park in the Stadium Garage on Holman Street as well as Lot 16B on the southeast corner of Elgin and Cullen in front of Moore's School of Music.
Fans can park in both areas for $5, which will be open two hours before first serve. On days where other events are occurring on campus, $5 parking lots will still be available at locations to be determined later.
To enter the Fertitta Center, doors will only be open at the Holman Street entrances, where fans can purchase single-game tickets for as low as $5. Fans can buy tickets in advance now by either clicking here or calling (713) GO-COOGS.
Along with the list of prohibited items, also new to Houston Volleyball fans in 2019 is a Clear Bag Policy, which is being incorporated to help provide a safer environment for the public and to expedite fan entry into the Fertitta Center. The UH Clear Bag Policy strictly limits the size and types of bags that are permitted into the Fertitta Center.
Items such as backpacks, large bags and diaper bags are not permitted. Fans are strongly encouraged to not bring any bags. However, the following will be permitted:
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The award comes two weeks after freshman outside hitter Abbie Jackson earned The American Offensive Player of the Week, marking the first time since 2015 the Cougars have received multiple conference weekly accolades in the same season. Karbo is also the first Houston player to receive a Defensive Player of the Week honor from the conference since Olivia O'Dell (Oct. 19) in 2015.
Over the course of four matches, Karbo totaled 107 digs, averaging 5.94 digs per set in her 18 sets played. In those four contests, the Azle, Texas, product surpassed the 20-dig mark all four times, eclipsing 30 digs twice.
The week also saw Karbo put together multiple career performances, the first being on Saturday against UTEP, where she became the third player in program history to surpass the 2,000-dig plateau in a career. Later that day, Karbo tied a career high with 35 digs in the five-set thrilling win over Incarnate Word.
As a result of her performances at the Red Raider Classic, Karbo was named to the All-Tournament Team. In Houston's three matchups in Lubbock, Karbo averaged 5.43 digs per set, totalling 76 digs in 14 sets played. It's the third time this season Karbo was named to an All-Tournament team.
Houston returns home to open American Athletic Conference play on Friday, as the Cougars host SMU inside the Fertitta Center at 7 p.m. Tickets for the match are on sale now and can be purchased here.
Those looking to watch the Cougars in action in 2019 are now advised to park in the Stadium Garage on Holman Street as well as Lot 16B on the southeast corner of Elgin and Cullen in front of Moore's School of Music.
Fans can park in both areas for $5, which will be open two hours before first serve. On days where other events are occurring on campus, $5 parking lots will still be available at locations to be determined later.
To enter the Fertitta Center, doors will only be open at the Holman Street entrances, where fans can purchase single-game tickets for as low as $5. Fans can buy tickets in advance now by either clicking here or calling (713) GO-COOGS.
Along with the list of prohibited items, also new to Houston Volleyball fans in 2019 is a Clear Bag Policy, which is being incorporated to help provide a safer environment for the public and to expedite fan entry into the Fertitta Center. The UH Clear Bag Policy strictly limits the size and types of bags that are permitted into the Fertitta Center.
Items such as backpacks, large bags and diaper bags are not permitted. Fans are strongly encouraged to not bring any bags. However, the following will be permitted:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
- A small clutch purse no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" with or without a handle or strap. These small clutches are subject to search.
- An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at the entrance by arena personnel.
Follow Houston Volleyball on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarVB, and "Like" UHCougarVB on Facebook.
Fans can help support the Houston Volleyball program by joining the Point HOUSTON Club. To find out more information about the Point HOUSTON Club, visit UHCougars.com or call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GoUH.
– UHCougars.com –
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