Duncan Named The American Offensive Player of the Week

HOUSTON – After leading the University of Houston Volleyball team to a pair of five-set, comeback victories to start conference play, senior outside hitter Megan Duncan was named The American Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.

The honor is the first of Duncan's career, as the Cougars have now earned three American Player of the Week accolades this season, the most in a single season since 2015. Last week, senior libero Katie Karbo was named the Defensive Player of the Week, while freshman outside hitter Abbie Jackson earned Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. 9. This is the first time Houston has had three different players earn a conference Player of the Week honor since 2006.

For Duncan, this past week saw her lead the Cougars with a pair of double-doubles, which guided Houston to its first 2-0 start in conference play since 2013. In her 10 sets played, Duncan posted a team-high 43 kills, averaging 4.30 kills per set. Defensively, Duncan totaled 23 digs on the week and did not commit a reception error in 58 tries.

The Plano, Texas, native's two double-doubles on the week were her first two of the season and 18^th and 19^th of her career, respectively.

In the comeback victory over Memphis, Duncan tied her career-high with 25 kills, having closed out the match with 14 slams over the final two sets, where she posted a .520 hitting percentage in that stretch.

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:

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.

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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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