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University of Houston Athletics
Volleyball Signs Transfer for Spring 2023
1/17/2023 10:11:00 AM | Volleyball
Rehr adds his second transfer to his 2023 class
HOUSTON – University of Houston volleyball Head Coach David Rehr announced the addition of an Ole Miss transfer to his roster for the 2023 season.
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Katie Corelli, who will be a junior with two years of eligibility remaining in the fall, is the second of Rehr's transfer signees, joining Nena Mbonu from Louisville. With Corelli's arrival for the spring semester, Rehr's 2023 signing class has brought four new Cougars to Houston.Â
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"We are excited to have a pin hitter with Power Five experience like Katie join our team," Rehr said. "After getting to know Katie, she is as good of a person as she is a player."
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KATIE CORELLI
Outside Hitter / 6-1
Kaysville, Utah
Davis HS / Ole Miss
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Corelli joins the Cougars following two seasons at Ole Miss. She played in 39 matches for the Rebels, including a match in the team's 2021 NCAA Tournament appearance.Â
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In her time with the Rebels, Corelli tallied 235 kills, averaging 1.82 per set, while adding 77 blocks and 44 digs.Â
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Last season, she tallied 166 kills and 52 blocks, helping Ole Miss run one of the SEC's top offenses, which ranked third in the conference in kills per set (13.59). In her freshman season, Corelli made 11 starts and helped the Rebels reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 11 years.Â
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Corelli was a three-year captain at Davis High School and tallied 494 kills as a senior with a .267 hitting percentage. She was also a two-time 6A second-team all-state selection while also playing club volleyball for Club V 18 REN.
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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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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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Katie Corelli, who will be a junior with two years of eligibility remaining in the fall, is the second of Rehr's transfer signees, joining Nena Mbonu from Louisville. With Corelli's arrival for the spring semester, Rehr's 2023 signing class has brought four new Cougars to Houston.Â
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"We are excited to have a pin hitter with Power Five experience like Katie join our team," Rehr said. "After getting to know Katie, she is as good of a person as she is a player."
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KATIE CORELLI
Outside Hitter / 6-1
Kaysville, Utah
Davis HS / Ole Miss
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Corelli joins the Cougars following two seasons at Ole Miss. She played in 39 matches for the Rebels, including a match in the team's 2021 NCAA Tournament appearance.Â
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In her time with the Rebels, Corelli tallied 235 kills, averaging 1.82 per set, while adding 77 blocks and 44 digs.Â
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Last season, she tallied 166 kills and 52 blocks, helping Ole Miss run one of the SEC's top offenses, which ranked third in the conference in kills per set (13.59). In her freshman season, Corelli made 11 starts and helped the Rebels reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 11 years.Â
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Corelli was a three-year captain at Davis High School and tallied 494 kills as a senior with a .267 hitting percentage. She was also a two-time 6A second-team all-state selection while also playing club volleyball for Club V 18 REN.
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.
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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).
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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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