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Volleyball Remains Undefeated in Conference Play with Win over SMU
10/14/2022 3:44:00 PM | Volleyball
DALLAS – The University of Houston volleyball team pushed its win streak to eight-games, tying the longest streak under Head Coach David Rehr, with a 3-0 sweep against SMU in Dallas on Friday afternoon.
Houston (16-2, 7-0 The American) has now posted its best record through 18 games since the 1976 team went 16-2 in a season that saw the squad reach the AIAW tournament. The Cougars avenged a pair of losses to SMU (12-7, 5-2 The American) from last season, snapping the Mustangs' two-game win streak in the all-time series. SMU remains in third place in the conference, now two games behind Houston.
Junior Annie Cooke posted her fifth double-double of the season and 20th of her career with 16 assists and 10 digs. Her double-digit digs total marks the 15th time in her career that she's tallied 10-or-more in the category.
Senior Morgan Janda tallied 21 assists and three service aces, while senior Rachel Tullos finished with six kills on six attacks for a perfect 1.000 hitting percentage. Meanwhile, junior Kate Georgiades led the match with 16 digs and has led play in all but one match this season.
Senior Abbie Jackson and graduate Isabel Theut paced the team on offense, each tallying double-digit kill totals. Theut led the team for the ninth time this season with 12, while Jackson recorded 11, marking the 70th time in her career that she's posted 10-or-more.
SET ONE
The Cougars only trailed once in the first set, 4-3, and quickly retook the lead, 5-4, and never looked back. A kill from Theut sent Houston into the media timeout with a 15-12 advantage. The Cougars went on to take the frame, 25-22, with Tullos and graduate Kortlyn Henderson teaming up for a block to seal the set.
Theut tallied six kills in the first set, aiding the team as it posted a .326 hitting efficiency in the frame.
SET TWO
Houston took the lead early on a 4-0 run that made the score 5-2. The Cougars pushed the score to 2-0 as it won the set, 25-21, going up 2-0 in a match for the ninth time this season.
Sophomore Kellen Morin and Tullos tied for the team lead in the frame with four kills each, while Cooke tallied seven assists.
SET THREE
With the opportunity for a sweep open, the Cougars pounced, again taking the early lead. While SMU would tie the score five times in the set, a late 6-0 run from Houston that featured back-to-back aces from Janda sealed the set, 25-18, and match, 3-0, for the Cougars.
UP NEXT
The Cougars remain on the road for a match this Sunday at Memphis. First serve is scheduled for 1 p.m. on ESPN+. Houston is on an eight-game winnings streak against the Tigers and has a 15-12 advantage in the all-time series.
BUY TICKETS
Fans can purchase Houston Volleyball tickets by calling 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) or by clicking here. The 31-match schedule features 14 contests inside the Fertitta Center.
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Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN POINT HOUSTON CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Volleyball program by joining the Point HOUSTON Club. For more information about the Point HOUSTON Club, fans can click here or call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarVB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarVB. Fans also can follow the team on Instagram at @UHCougarVB.
– UHCougars.com –
Houston (16-2, 7-0 The American) has now posted its best record through 18 games since the 1976 team went 16-2 in a season that saw the squad reach the AIAW tournament. The Cougars avenged a pair of losses to SMU (12-7, 5-2 The American) from last season, snapping the Mustangs' two-game win streak in the all-time series. SMU remains in third place in the conference, now two games behind Houston.
Junior Annie Cooke posted her fifth double-double of the season and 20th of her career with 16 assists and 10 digs. Her double-digit digs total marks the 15th time in her career that she's tallied 10-or-more in the category.
Senior Morgan Janda tallied 21 assists and three service aces, while senior Rachel Tullos finished with six kills on six attacks for a perfect 1.000 hitting percentage. Meanwhile, junior Kate Georgiades led the match with 16 digs and has led play in all but one match this season.
Senior Abbie Jackson and graduate Isabel Theut paced the team on offense, each tallying double-digit kill totals. Theut led the team for the ninth time this season with 12, while Jackson recorded 11, marking the 70th time in her career that she's posted 10-or-more.
SET ONE
The Cougars only trailed once in the first set, 4-3, and quickly retook the lead, 5-4, and never looked back. A kill from Theut sent Houston into the media timeout with a 15-12 advantage. The Cougars went on to take the frame, 25-22, with Tullos and graduate Kortlyn Henderson teaming up for a block to seal the set.
Theut tallied six kills in the first set, aiding the team as it posted a .326 hitting efficiency in the frame.
SET TWO
Houston took the lead early on a 4-0 run that made the score 5-2. The Cougars pushed the score to 2-0 as it won the set, 25-21, going up 2-0 in a match for the ninth time this season.
Sophomore Kellen Morin and Tullos tied for the team lead in the frame with four kills each, while Cooke tallied seven assists.
SET THREE
With the opportunity for a sweep open, the Cougars pounced, again taking the early lead. While SMU would tie the score five times in the set, a late 6-0 run from Houston that featured back-to-back aces from Janda sealed the set, 25-18, and match, 3-0, for the Cougars.
UP NEXT
The Cougars remain on the road for a match this Sunday at Memphis. First serve is scheduled for 1 p.m. on ESPN+. Houston is on an eight-game winnings streak against the Tigers and has a 15-12 advantage in the all-time series.
BUY TICKETS
Fans can purchase Houston Volleyball tickets by calling 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) or by clicking here. The 31-match schedule features 14 contests inside the Fertitta Center.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN POINT HOUSTON CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Volleyball program by joining the Point HOUSTON Club. For more information about the Point HOUSTON Club, fans can click here or call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarVB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarVB. Fans also can follow the team on Instagram at @UHCougarVB.
– UHCougars.com –
Team Stats
UH
SMU
Kills
49
37
Errors
15
13
Attempts
119
111
Hitting %
.286
.216
Points
60
46
Assists
45
34
Aces
6
2
Blocks
5
7
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
11
Aces
2
Blocks
0
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Players Mentioned
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