University of Houston
Texas
Cougars-Longhorns Revived 12 Years Later
9/14/2022 9:00:00 AM | Volleyball
Houston travels to Austin, returns to Houston to host High Point
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| RV HOUSTON (8-1) at Texas (6-0), vs High Point (7-3)Â | ||||
| Dates | Times | Thursday, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. at Texas | Sunday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. vs High Point | |||
| Opponents | Texas (6-0), High Point (7-3) | |||
| Location | Sept. 15 in Austin, Texas - Gregory Gymnasium | Sept. 18 in Houston, Texas - Fertitta Center | |||
| Live Stream | Longhorn Network (Thursday) | ESPN+ (Sunday) | |||
| Live Stats | TexasSports.com (Thursday) | UHStats.com (Sunday) | |||
| Game Notes | Houston | Texas | High Point | |||
| Social Media | @uhcougarvb   | @uhccougarvb   | Cougar Volleyball   | #GoCoogs | #BeSomeone |
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QUICK HITS
- Houston has won eight-straight matches. Tied for the longest streak under head coach David Rehr.
- The Cougars are receiving votes in the AVCA Coaches Poll.
- Graduate Isabel Theut set career-highs in kills in three straight matches against Oregon State (16), South Alabama (19) and Mississippi State (20).
- Theut was named The American Player of the Week, her first The American weekly honor of her career. Houston has won eight POW awards since joining The American.
- Theut and junior libero Kate Georgiades were named to the Maroon & White Invite all-tournament team.
- High Point lost at Kennesaw State 3-0 (9/2), its other two losses were to ranked opponents (#6 Wisconsin, #24 Marquette).
- Houston's last win against Texas came in 2000, the last time the Cougars made the NCAA Tournament.Â
- Georgiades ranks 14th nationally in digs/set (5.24) and 20th nationally in total digs (178).
- Jackson ranks 33rd nationally in kills/set (4.71) and 27th nationally in total kills (141).
- Texas, Mississippi State, Rice, South Alabama and two matches against conference foe UCF make up the five 2021 NCAA Tournament teams the Cougars will match up against in 2022.
- The 31-match slate features seven teams that won 20-plus matches in 2021, and four that won 25-plus. UCF and Texas each won 27 matches in 2021.
- The Cougars return six of their seven starters in 2022 including all four The American All-Conference selections and All-American and AAC Libero of the Year, Kate Georgiades.
SERIES HISTORY
Houston record vs Texas 16-44
Home / away / neutral 8-19 / 4-21 / 4-5
Last meeting L, 3-0, 8/28/10, away
Streak Texas, 5
Houston record vs High Point 0-0
Home / away / neutral -- / -- / --
Last meeting result, score, date, location
Streak First meeting
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.Â
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISEÂ
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
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