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Houston Takes Down McNeese on Road
9/3/2019 10:04:00 PM | Volleyball
Rehr earns first victory as Houston head coach
LAKE CHARLES, La. – Behind a career-high 25 kills from freshman Abbie Jackson, the University of Houston Volleyball team took down McNeese on Tuesday night by a score of 3-1 (25-19, 25-21, 19-25, 25-18). The win for the Cougars (1-4) also marks the first Houston victory for Head Coach David Rehr.
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Along with Jackson's breakout performance, junior setter Abby Irvine dished 49 assists on the night, tying her career-high she set last weekend at the Flo Hyman Collegiate Cup. Houston's defense was also put on display, as four different Cougars surpassed the 10-dig mark, which was led by junior libero Katie Karbo.
Houston 3, McNeese 1
Set 1
Houston came out firing with energy right from the start, as an early four-point lead forced the Cowgirls to call a timeout. With Irvine guiding the Houston offense at the 18-17 mark, an ace from Karbo allowed to the Cougars to pull away late in the set, where Houston never looked back from that point. A kill from sophomore middle blocker Isabel Theut cemented the 25-19 set victory for Houston to give the Cougars a 1-0 match lead.
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Set 2
Another slam from Theut put the Cougars ahead 11-6, but a steady run from McNeese trimmed the Houston advantage to three late in the set, forcing the Cougars to call their first timeout of the match. Houston didn't crumble though, as a service ace from senior Megan Duncan sealed the 25-21 set win and gave Houston the 2-0 match lead at intermission.
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Set 3
After neither team was able to gain an edge on one another to start the frame, the Cowgirls began to pull away midway through the set, holding a seven-point advantage, but the Cougars showed their fight, having brought the score to within two at 17-15. McNeese responded though as an 8-4 run from the Cowgirls gave them the 25-19 set win to force a fourth frame.
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Set 4
Jackson continued to take charge of the Cougar offense early in the set with her 17th kill at that point to put Houston ahead by a pair. With Houston building on its momentum, Jackson stretched the Houston lead to 16-10 with another kill, which was all the Cougars need to roll to their 25-18 set win and come away with the 3-1 match victory.
UP NEXT
The Cougars continue their road trip and head to San Antonio for the UTSA Classic taking place Sept. 6-7. Houston will open the event facing UTSA on Friday at noon.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Follow Houston Volleyball on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarVB, and "Like" UHCougarVB on Facebook.
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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Along with Jackson's breakout performance, junior setter Abby Irvine dished 49 assists on the night, tying her career-high she set last weekend at the Flo Hyman Collegiate Cup. Houston's defense was also put on display, as four different Cougars surpassed the 10-dig mark, which was led by junior libero Katie Karbo.
Set 1
Houston came out firing with energy right from the start, as an early four-point lead forced the Cowgirls to call a timeout. With Irvine guiding the Houston offense at the 18-17 mark, an ace from Karbo allowed to the Cougars to pull away late in the set, where Houston never looked back from that point. A kill from sophomore middle blocker Isabel Theut cemented the 25-19 set victory for Houston to give the Cougars a 1-0 match lead.
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Set 2
Another slam from Theut put the Cougars ahead 11-6, but a steady run from McNeese trimmed the Houston advantage to three late in the set, forcing the Cougars to call their first timeout of the match. Houston didn't crumble though, as a service ace from senior Megan Duncan sealed the 25-21 set win and gave Houston the 2-0 match lead at intermission.
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Set 3
After neither team was able to gain an edge on one another to start the frame, the Cowgirls began to pull away midway through the set, holding a seven-point advantage, but the Cougars showed their fight, having brought the score to within two at 17-15. McNeese responded though as an 8-4 run from the Cowgirls gave them the 25-19 set win to force a fourth frame.
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Set 4
Jackson continued to take charge of the Cougar offense early in the set with her 17th kill at that point to put Houston ahead by a pair. With Houston building on its momentum, Jackson stretched the Houston lead to 16-10 with another kill, which was all the Cougars need to roll to their 25-18 set win and come away with the 3-1 match victory.
The Cougars continue their road trip and head to San Antonio for the UTSA Classic taking place Sept. 6-7. Houston will open the event facing UTSA on Friday at noon.
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.
Â
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.
Â
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.
Â
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.
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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.
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Team Stats
UH
McN
Kills
53
54
Errors
16
19
Attempts
130
140
Hitting %
.285
.250
Points
63
69.5
Assists
50
52
Aces
7
7
Blocks
3
8.5
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
25
Aces
2
Blocks
0
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
9
Aces
2
Blocks
1
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
0
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