Saturday, August 27
Baton Rouge, La.
12 p.m.
University of Houston
2-1,0-0AAC
3
vs
0
Samford
0-3,0-0SoCon
1
2
3
F
Houston
25
25
25
3
Samford
23
14
21
0
Cougars Sweep Bulldogs
8/27/2022 2:17:00 PM | Volleyball
Houston secures first sweep in 2022 behind Henderson, Jackson’s 23 combined kills
BATON ROUGE, La. – The University of Houston volleyball team didn't record a block until the third set, but three rejections and a pair of aces in the final frame helped pace the Cougars to a 3-0 win over Samford on Saturday.
Houston (2-1) topped Samford (0-3) for the second time in program history (2-0 all-time) and notched its first sweep of 2022 in the process.
Both senior Abbie Jackson and graduate Kortlyn Henderson hit .300-plus in the match, recording 12 and 11 kills, respectively, to carrying the Cougars to a .306 attacking percentage as a team.
Junior Kate Georgiades corralled 20 digs for the second consecutive match and College Station, Texas native added a trio of Houston's eight aces in the match.
SET 1
Graduate Kortlyn Henderson scored four points in a 5-0 run late in the set to help Houston retake the lead and then the frame. The outside hitter hit .600 in the set with six kills.
As a team, the Cougars hit .378 in the frame, tallying 17 kills and a staggering four aces.
SET 2
Graduate Isabel Theut paced Houston in the second set, registering four kills on six swings without an error. As a team, the Cougars went on a 4-0 run to take a 15-10 lead at the media timeout.
A pair of aces by Georgiades and 10 digs in the set helped Houston easily take the set 25-14.
SET 3
Jackson was nearly flawless in the third, notching four kills on eight errorless swings, pacing the Cougars to a 25-21 set win.
Sophomore Bryshanna Brown finished the match with an ace after scoring the first point of the match on her first career kill.
Houston will host the 11th annual Flo Hyman Collegiate Cup Sept. 2-3 in Fertitta Center, welcoming Alabama, Oregon State, and Central Arkansas. The Cougars will open the two-day tournament against Central Arkansas on Sept. 2 at 11 a.m. CT.
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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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).
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Houston (2-1) topped Samford (0-3) for the second time in program history (2-0 all-time) and notched its first sweep of 2022 in the process.
Both senior Abbie Jackson and graduate Kortlyn Henderson hit .300-plus in the match, recording 12 and 11 kills, respectively, to carrying the Cougars to a .306 attacking percentage as a team.
Junior Kate Georgiades corralled 20 digs for the second consecutive match and College Station, Texas native added a trio of Houston's eight aces in the match.
SET 1
Graduate Kortlyn Henderson scored four points in a 5-0 run late in the set to help Houston retake the lead and then the frame. The outside hitter hit .600 in the set with six kills.
As a team, the Cougars hit .378 in the frame, tallying 17 kills and a staggering four aces.
SET 2
Graduate Isabel Theut paced Houston in the second set, registering four kills on six swings without an error. As a team, the Cougars went on a 4-0 run to take a 15-10 lead at the media timeout.
A pair of aces by Georgiades and 10 digs in the set helped Houston easily take the set 25-14.
SET 3
Jackson was nearly flawless in the third, notching four kills on eight errorless swings, pacing the Cougars to a 25-21 set win.
Sophomore Bryshanna Brown finished the match with an ace after scoring the first point of the match on her first career kill.
UP NEXTSET and MATCH to the COUGARS! 🐾#BeSomeone x @bryshannabrown pic.twitter.com/2xxSFXMnt9
— Houston Volleyball (@UHCougarVB) August 27, 2022
Houston will host the 11th annual Flo Hyman Collegiate Cup Sept. 2-3 in Fertitta Center, welcoming Alabama, Oregon State, and Central Arkansas. The Cougars will open the two-day tournament against Central Arkansas on Sept. 2 at 11 a.m. CT.
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
SU
Kills
42
38
Errors
12
18
Attempts
98
102
Hitting %
.306
.196
Points
53
49
Assists
39
34
Aces
8
6
Blocks
3
5
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
12
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
4
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Players Mentioned
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