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Houston Falls at #1 Texas
9/15/2022 11:03:00 PM | Volleyball
Cougars take first set, make fourth set interesting, fall in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas – After getting out to a scorching hot start and forcing top ranked Texas to use both of its timeouts inside of the first 15 points of the match, the University of Houston volleyball team fell 3-1 on Thursday night in Gregory Gym (17-25, 25-16, 25-12, 25-22).
Graduate Kennedy Warren paced the Cougars' offense with a team-leading, and season-best 13 kills on a .370 attacking percentage. Junior Kate Georgiades led all players with 12 digs.
Houston (8-2) recorded 45 kills in the match compared to Texas' (7-0) 51 kills. The Longhorns out-blocked the Cougars 8-7, but the difference came from the service line, where the home team racked up 10 aces in the match and kept the traveling Cougars out of system in the second and third sets.
With the loss, Houston's eight match winning streak comes to an end.
SET 1
For just the second time in program history, the Cougars took a set from the No. 1 team in the country, taking the first set 25-17 thanks to a commanding 11-3 lead that forced Texas to use both of its first timeouts.
The opening frame saw Houston hit a resounding .600 with just one attacking error as the Cougars staved off the Longhorns attempt to come back.
SET 2
Texas' serve pushed Houston back in the second set, allowing the Longhorns to out-hit the Cougars .250-.067, even though Houston had more kills in the set (10-9). Texas recorded five aces in the set.
SET 3
The third set featured another serving display from the Longhorns, adding four more aces in the third.
SET 4
Houston didn't go away quietly, using five blocks, including a three-point run of blocks.
A four-point run from 7-6 Texas to 9-7 Houston forced the Longhorns into an early timeout.
From 11-11 until 21-21, both teams went point-for-point. A Texas kill and then a Houston attacking error gave the Longhorns just enough of an edge to escape with the set and the match after the Cougars challenged the attacking error and the call stood.
UP NEXT
The Cougars return home for their final non-conference match of the year on Sunday against High Point at 1 p.m. CT. The match can be streamed on ESPN+.
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.
Graduate Kennedy Warren paced the Cougars' offense with a team-leading, and season-best 13 kills on a .370 attacking percentage. Junior Kate Georgiades led all players with 12 digs.
Houston (8-2) recorded 45 kills in the match compared to Texas' (7-0) 51 kills. The Longhorns out-blocked the Cougars 8-7, but the difference came from the service line, where the home team racked up 10 aces in the match and kept the traveling Cougars out of system in the second and third sets.
With the loss, Houston's eight match winning streak comes to an end.
SET 1
For just the second time in program history, the Cougars took a set from the No. 1 team in the country, taking the first set 25-17 thanks to a commanding 11-3 lead that forced Texas to use both of its first timeouts.
The opening frame saw Houston hit a resounding .600 with just one attacking error as the Cougars staved off the Longhorns attempt to come back.
SET 2
Texas' serve pushed Houston back in the second set, allowing the Longhorns to out-hit the Cougars .250-.067, even though Houston had more kills in the set (10-9). Texas recorded five aces in the set.
SET 3
The third set featured another serving display from the Longhorns, adding four more aces in the third.
SET 4
Houston didn't go away quietly, using five blocks, including a three-point run of blocks.
A four-point run from 7-6 Texas to 9-7 Houston forced the Longhorns into an early timeout.
From 11-11 until 21-21, both teams went point-for-point. A Texas kill and then a Houston attacking error gave the Longhorns just enough of an edge to escape with the set and the match after the Cougars challenged the attacking error and the call stood.
UP NEXT
The Cougars return home for their final non-conference match of the year on Sunday against High Point at 1 p.m. CT. The match can be streamed on ESPN+.
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
UT
Kills
45
51
Errors
21
18
Attempts
119
109
Hitting %
.202
.303
Points
56
69
Assists
40
50
Aces
4
10
Blocks
7
8
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
13
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
11
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Players Mentioned
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