Saturday, September 10
Starkville, Miss.
11 a.m.
University of Houston
8-1,0-0AAC
3
vs
0
Kennesaw State
6-3,0-0ASUN
1
2
3
F
Kennesaw St.
20
19
12
0
Houston
25
25
25
3
Janda, Theut Power Sweep
9/10/2022 12:55:00 PM | Volleyball
Houston wins eighth straight, Theut becomes first Cougar in 11 years to hit .600-plus
STARKVILLE, Miss. – The University of Houston volleyball team won its eighth match in a row on Saturday, defeating Kennesaw State in straight sets (25-20, 25-19, 25-12).
The eight-match winning streak for the Cougars (8-1) ties head coach David Rehr's longest winning streak while at Houston.
Senior Mogran Janda set a career high with five aces in the match, the second-most aces in a three-set match in Cougar volleyball history.
The Katy, Texas, native helped spread the ball around all match, running the offense to a .373 attacking percentage, Houston's highest offensive efficiency of the year and the highest attacking average since the opening match of 2021 against Lipscomb (.381).
Janda had a fond comfort-level setting graduate Isabel Theut on Saturday, dishing 20 sets to the right-side attacker. Theut finished the match with 12 kills on 20 swings, without an error. Theut is the only attacker to hit a .600 attacking clip on 20 attempts since 2011 and she has done it twice (minimum 20 attacks).
SET 1
Theut was virtually perfect in the first set, notching six kills without an error. She teamed up with sophomore Kellen Morin for the team's first three points of the set, combining on a block while each put down a kill.
Houston quietly and efficiently dispatched Kennesaw State (6-3) in the set, hitting .355 as a team in the frame thanks to an ace from Janda and two blocks by Theut and Morin.
SET 2
The Owls started the second set up 2-0 but never led again as the Cougars took a 9-8 lead and never looked back.
An even distribution of offense saw five different Houston attackers notch at least a pair of kills with Theut and graduate Kennedy Warren putting away three kills. Janda recorded three of her five aces in the second set.
SET 3
The most lopsided set, Houston had a 9-1 run early as the more dominant team took a 13-3 lead. The Cougars hit .423 in the set and held their opponent to a -.032 hitting percentage in the final frame.
Senior Abbie Jackson recorded four kills without an error in the set as the Cougars hit .423 overall in the final set.
UP NEXT
Houston will go on the road for a weekday matchup at top-ranked Texas on Thursday. First serve is set for 8 p.m. CT. Fans can watch the Cougars on Longhorn Network.
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.
The eight-match winning streak for the Cougars (8-1) ties head coach David Rehr's longest winning streak while at Houston.
Senior Mogran Janda set a career high with five aces in the match, the second-most aces in a three-set match in Cougar volleyball history.
The Katy, Texas, native helped spread the ball around all match, running the offense to a .373 attacking percentage, Houston's highest offensive efficiency of the year and the highest attacking average since the opening match of 2021 against Lipscomb (.381).
Janda had a fond comfort-level setting graduate Isabel Theut on Saturday, dishing 20 sets to the right-side attacker. Theut finished the match with 12 kills on 20 swings, without an error. Theut is the only attacker to hit a .600 attacking clip on 20 attempts since 2011 and she has done it twice (minimum 20 attacks).
SET 1
Theut was virtually perfect in the first set, notching six kills without an error. She teamed up with sophomore Kellen Morin for the team's first three points of the set, combining on a block while each put down a kill.
Houston quietly and efficiently dispatched Kennesaw State (6-3) in the set, hitting .355 as a team in the frame thanks to an ace from Janda and two blocks by Theut and Morin.
SET 2
The Owls started the second set up 2-0 but never led again as the Cougars took a 9-8 lead and never looked back.
An even distribution of offense saw five different Houston attackers notch at least a pair of kills with Theut and graduate Kennedy Warren putting away three kills. Janda recorded three of her five aces in the second set.
SET 3
The most lopsided set, Houston had a 9-1 run early as the more dominant team took a 13-3 lead. The Cougars hit .423 in the set and held their opponent to a -.032 hitting percentage in the final frame.
Senior Abbie Jackson recorded four kills without an error in the set as the Cougars hit .423 overall in the final set.
UP NEXT
Houston will go on the road for a weekday matchup at top-ranked Texas on Thursday. First serve is set for 8 p.m. CT. Fans can watch the Cougars on Longhorn Network.
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.
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Team Stats
KennSt
UH
Kills
30
41
Errors
17
10
Attempts
86
83
Hitting %
.151
.373
Points
37
55
Assists
29
40
Aces
2
9
Blocks
5
5
Game Leaders
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
9
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Players Mentioned
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