Sunday, September 29
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University of Houston
8-9, 2-0American
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11-3, 0-2American
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Houston Comes Back in Five-Set, Exhilarating Win
9/29/2019 4:45:00 PM | Volleyball
Cougars start conference play 2-0 for first time since 2013
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Volleyball team used another five-set thriller to come back and take down Memphis by a score of 3-2 (15-25, 25-23, 22-25, 25-16, 17-15) on Sunday afternoon inside the Fertitta Center.
With the victory, the Cougars (8-9, 2-0 American) start conference play 2-0 for the first time since 2013. The win over the Tigers (11-3, 0-2 American) also marks Houston's third consecutive match that has gone the distance, all resulting in comeback wins for the Cougars.
Senior outside hitter Megan Duncan led the charge for Houston on Sunday, tying her career-high with a match-high 25 kills. Her afternoon was rounded out with 11 digs, marking her second double-double of the season and 19th in her career.
Senior libero Katie and junior setter Abby Irvine rounded out those with double-digit digs for the Cougars. Karbo finished the contest with 26 digs, while Irvine's 13 digs were complemented by 35 assists to earn her ninth double-double of the 2019 campaign.
Houston 3, Memphis 2
Set 1
A slow start from Houston resulted in the Cougars calling a timeout trailing 11-5. After the Tigers scored four of the next five points, Memphis held a 15-6 lead, which was enough of a cushion for the Tigers to win the set 25-15.
Set 2
Once Duncan tied the score at four with a kill, Houston went on a 6-2 run to take a four-point lead and force Memphis to call a timeout. When the Tigers came back and took a one-point advantage, the Cougars put together a rebuttal of their own and scored five of the next six points to reclaim a 19-15 lead. Memphis tried to make another comeback, as they tied the score at 22, but Houston recovered and won the set 25-23 and tied the match at one.
Set 3
Coming out of the intermission, the two teams found themselves in a seesaw battle throughout the entire set. After Memphis built itself a four-point lead, Houston trimmed the deficit down to a pair at 18-20, but the deficit proved to be too much to overcome, as the Tigers went on to win the set 25-22.
Set 4
Freshman middle blocker Rachel Tullos helped get the Cougars going to start the fourth, as one of her three kills in the match put Houston ahead 9-7. As Houston slowly stretched its lead to five, Memphis was forced to call a timeout at 18-13, but it wouldn't be enough to stop the Cougars' momentum, as Houston cruised to the 25-16 victory to force the decisive fifth frame.
Set 5
Houston came out fast and quickly grabbed an early two-point advantage, but Memphis responded with a run of its own and scored six of the following eight points to hold an 8-6 lead. After the Cougars clawed their way back and narrowed the deficit to one, the two teams traded leads until Houston was able to pull away with 17-15 victory that was cemented by a block from Duncan and sophomore middle blocker Isabel Theut.
UP NEXT
The Cougars embark on a four-match road trip starting Friday when Houston travels to Tulane. First serve for the contest with the Green Wave is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Houston returns to the Fertitta Center on Oct. 18, as the Cougars will take on ECU 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:
STAY CONNECTED
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JOIN POINT HOUSTON CLUB
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.
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With the victory, the Cougars (8-9, 2-0 American) start conference play 2-0 for the first time since 2013. The win over the Tigers (11-3, 0-2 American) also marks Houston's third consecutive match that has gone the distance, all resulting in comeback wins for the Cougars.
Senior outside hitter Megan Duncan led the charge for Houston on Sunday, tying her career-high with a match-high 25 kills. Her afternoon was rounded out with 11 digs, marking her second double-double of the season and 19th in her career.
Senior libero Katie and junior setter Abby Irvine rounded out those with double-digit digs for the Cougars. Karbo finished the contest with 26 digs, while Irvine's 13 digs were complemented by 35 assists to earn her ninth double-double of the 2019 campaign.
Set 1
A slow start from Houston resulted in the Cougars calling a timeout trailing 11-5. After the Tigers scored four of the next five points, Memphis held a 15-6 lead, which was enough of a cushion for the Tigers to win the set 25-15.
Set 2
Once Duncan tied the score at four with a kill, Houston went on a 6-2 run to take a four-point lead and force Memphis to call a timeout. When the Tigers came back and took a one-point advantage, the Cougars put together a rebuttal of their own and scored five of the next six points to reclaim a 19-15 lead. Memphis tried to make another comeback, as they tied the score at 22, but Houston recovered and won the set 25-23 and tied the match at one.
Set 3
Coming out of the intermission, the two teams found themselves in a seesaw battle throughout the entire set. After Memphis built itself a four-point lead, Houston trimmed the deficit down to a pair at 18-20, but the deficit proved to be too much to overcome, as the Tigers went on to win the set 25-22.
Set 4
Freshman middle blocker Rachel Tullos helped get the Cougars going to start the fourth, as one of her three kills in the match put Houston ahead 9-7. As Houston slowly stretched its lead to five, Memphis was forced to call a timeout at 18-13, but it wouldn't be enough to stop the Cougars' momentum, as Houston cruised to the 25-16 victory to force the decisive fifth frame.
Set 5
Houston came out fast and quickly grabbed an early two-point advantage, but Memphis responded with a run of its own and scored six of the following eight points to hold an 8-6 lead. After the Cougars clawed their way back and narrowed the deficit to one, the two teams traded leads until Houston was able to pull away with 17-15 victory that was cemented by a block from Duncan and sophomore middle blocker Isabel Theut.
The Cougars embark on a four-match road trip starting Friday when Houston travels to Tulane. First serve for the contest with the Green Wave is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Houston returns to the Fertitta Center on Oct. 18, as the Cougars will take on ECU 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 –
Team Stats
Mem
UH
Kills
67
55
Errors
34
19
Attempts
183
182
Hitting %
.180
.198
Points
77.0
68.0
Assists
66
52
Aces
5
2
Blocks
5.0
11.0
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
25
Aces
0
Blocks
5
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
6
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Players Mentioned
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