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Thursday, February 11
Dallas
6 p.m.
University of Houston
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SMU
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Houston Opens Conference Action at SMU
2/10/2021 2:05:00 PM | Volleyball
Cougars come into contests with three-match win streak
HOUSTON – Winners of its last three matches, the Houston Volleyball team looks to carry that momentum into this week's contests when the Cougars travel to SMU to open American Athletic Conference action.
The Cougars have split each of their last four contests with the Mustangs, including last season's five-set comeback thriller, which jumpstarted Houston's 7-0 start to conference play. Houston is seeking its first win at SMU since 2017.
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The Cougars have split each of their last four contests with the Mustangs, including last season's five-set comeback thriller, which jumpstarted Houston's 7-0 start to conference play. Houston is seeking its first win at SMU since 2017.
Thursday, Feb. 11
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- Last time out, Houston took down back-to-back Southland Conference Champion Stephen F. Austin in its doubleheader matchup with the Ladyjacks. After winning the first match, 3-1, Houston swept through SFA in the second contest in dominating fashion, winning 25-16, 25-14, 25-14.
- Since falling to Rice in five sets in the season-opener, Houston has responded well, having won nine of its last 10 sets played. The average margin of victory in those nine sets has been 7.11 points.
- After averaging 5.29 digs per set, junior libero Torie Frederick was named The American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week (2/1). The honor marked the first of her career and first for Houston this season. On the season, Frederick ranks third in the conference with her 5.00 digs per set.
- Commanding Houston's offense this season has been freshman Annie Cooke, who has wasted no time making her presence felt on the court, averaging 11.33 assists per set. In the first contest against SFA, Cooke dished out 58 helpers, the most by a Cougar in a four-set match since Caitlin Olgetree recorded 58 on Oct. 8, 2011.
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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