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Georgiades Named The American Defensive Player of the Week
11/14/2022 2:41:00 PM | Volleyball
Georgiades earns her fifth honor of the season
HOUSTON – University of Houston volleyball junior libero Kate Georgiades was named the American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week after a record week, marking the fifth time this season that she's won the award.
Georgiades finished the week with 50 digs, averaging 8.33 per set, while also tallying two aces, eight assists and went a perfect 22-for-22 on service receptions.
The junior started the weekend with a record-breaking performance against Tulsa, tallying a new three-set program-best 34 digs. She followed up her Friday performance with another solid outing on Sunday against Wichita State, tallying a match-leading 16 digs.
Senior Abbie Jackson also earned a spot on the honor roll for the fourth straight week. Jackson finished the week with 29 kills and a .381 hitting percentage, averaging 4.83 kills per set. She also added two aces, 11 digs and one block while going a perfect 33-for-33 on service receptions.
The team swept both of its matches last week, defeating Tulsa on Friday and Wichita State on Sunday in straight-set fashions. Houston tied its record win streak, originally set in 1994, with its 17th consecutive win on Sunday.
Head Coach David Rehr's squad will look to break the record in front of a home crowd on Friday at 7 p.m. in the Fertitta Center against Memphis.
UP NEXT
Houston returns home next weekend to start its senior weekend, honoring this year's graduating class in the final regular season home weekend of the year. The Cougars start with a 7 p.m. match on Friday against Memphis, before a 1 p.m. match on Sunday against SMU. While Houston will honor its seniors all weekend, the Senior Day ceremony will be prior to the match on Sunday.
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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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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.
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Georgiades finished the week with 50 digs, averaging 8.33 per set, while also tallying two aces, eight assists and went a perfect 22-for-22 on service receptions.
The junior started the weekend with a record-breaking performance against Tulsa, tallying a new three-set program-best 34 digs. She followed up her Friday performance with another solid outing on Sunday against Wichita State, tallying a match-leading 16 digs.
Senior Abbie Jackson also earned a spot on the honor roll for the fourth straight week. Jackson finished the week with 29 kills and a .381 hitting percentage, averaging 4.83 kills per set. She also added two aces, 11 digs and one block while going a perfect 33-for-33 on service receptions.
The team swept both of its matches last week, defeating Tulsa on Friday and Wichita State on Sunday in straight-set fashions. Houston tied its record win streak, originally set in 1994, with its 17th consecutive win on Sunday.
Head Coach David Rehr's squad will look to break the record in front of a home crowd on Friday at 7 p.m. in the Fertitta Center against Memphis.
UP NEXT
Houston returns home next weekend to start its senior weekend, honoring this year's graduating class in the final regular season home weekend of the year. The Cougars start with a 7 p.m. match on Friday against Memphis, before a 1 p.m. match on Sunday against SMU. While Houston will honor its seniors all weekend, the Senior Day ceremony will be prior to the match on Sunday.
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 –
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