Saturday, November 4
Houston, Texas
3 p.m.
University of Houston
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UCF
17-7,8-5Big 12
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UCF
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Houston
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#22 Volleyball Downs UCF in Four Sets
11/4/2023 6:48:00 PM | Volleyball
Houston’s offense continued to roll in the Cougars’ fifth straight win
HOUSTON – The #22 University of Houston Volleyball team overcame a slow start in stellar fashion to earn a four-set win over UCF behind double-doubles from graduates Kenna Sauer and Abbie Jackson as well as season-high 14 team blocks on Saturday afternoon in Fertitta Center.
Houston (14-7, 7-5 Big 12) played well on both offense and defense. The Cougars hit .297 in the match while limiting UCF (17-7, 8-5 Big 12) to a .104 percentage. Houston has now limited its opponent to a sub-.200 efficiency in each of the last five matches and moves to 14-0 this season when holding the opposition to under a .200 hitting percentage.
Jackson and Sauer led the way offensively, tallying 17 and 13 kills, respectively. Jackson earned her sixth double-double of the season by posting 10 digs while Sauer notched her eighth behind a match-best 15 digs. Junior Katie Corelli tallied seven kills and junior Kellen Morin finished with a 6-0-8 line for a .750 hitting percentage.
Senior Kate Georgiades extended her streak of matches with double-digit digs to five by earning 14 in the match while graduate Rachel Tullos boasted a season-high eight blocks with Morin adding six of her own. Graduate Morgan Janda shined in the service game, tallying four aces, while also adding 22 assists on the afternoon.
SET ONE
UCF took the lead early in the first, using a 5-0 run to earn an 11-4 advantage. While Houston limited further runs from the Knights and at one point shrank the deficit to three at 18-15 and 19-16, UCF ultimately snapped Houston's 12 set winning streak by taking the frame, 25-20.
SET TWO
The Cougars flipped the script in the second and after splitting the first six points with UCF, used a 6-1 run to earn a 9-4 lead. Another 5-0 run later in the set put Houston ahead 14-6 and the Cougars cruised to a 25-18 set win to even the score at 1-1.
Sauer tallied four kills in the second and hit .375 while senior Annie Cooke added six assists and Morin tallied three blocks.
SET THREE
Houston kept its momentum into the third, using a 3-0 run to earn a 4-1 lead that they never surrendered. A 5-0 run pushed the score to 13-6 and forced a UCF timeout and another 3-0 run shortly after caused another Knights timeout at 18-11. Houston posted another lengthy 4-0 streak to close the set, 25-15, and take the lead, 2-1.
Jackson used five kills to hit .400 in the frame. Janda led the team with seven assists and four Houston blocks stifled UCF's offense, limiting the Knights to a .027 hitting percentage in the third.
SET FOUR
Closing in on its fifth consecutive win, Houston battled UCF early in the final set, facing four tied scores before a 5-0 run pushed the Cougars ahead, 11-6. Another 5-0 run increased Houston's lead to 16-7 and the Cougars ultimately took a 25-11 set win on a 4-0 run capped by a Nena Mbonu kill, clinching the match, 3-1.
NOTABLES
Houston head back on the road for its last series matches of the season. The team heads to Norman, Okla., for a pair of battles against Oklahoma at 6 p.m. Thursday and 6 p.m. Friday. Both matches will be streamed on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
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Houston (14-7, 7-5 Big 12) played well on both offense and defense. The Cougars hit .297 in the match while limiting UCF (17-7, 8-5 Big 12) to a .104 percentage. Houston has now limited its opponent to a sub-.200 efficiency in each of the last five matches and moves to 14-0 this season when holding the opposition to under a .200 hitting percentage.
Jackson and Sauer led the way offensively, tallying 17 and 13 kills, respectively. Jackson earned her sixth double-double of the season by posting 10 digs while Sauer notched her eighth behind a match-best 15 digs. Junior Katie Corelli tallied seven kills and junior Kellen Morin finished with a 6-0-8 line for a .750 hitting percentage.
Senior Kate Georgiades extended her streak of matches with double-digit digs to five by earning 14 in the match while graduate Rachel Tullos boasted a season-high eight blocks with Morin adding six of her own. Graduate Morgan Janda shined in the service game, tallying four aces, while also adding 22 assists on the afternoon.
SET ONE
UCF took the lead early in the first, using a 5-0 run to earn an 11-4 advantage. While Houston limited further runs from the Knights and at one point shrank the deficit to three at 18-15 and 19-16, UCF ultimately snapped Houston's 12 set winning streak by taking the frame, 25-20.
SET TWO
The Cougars flipped the script in the second and after splitting the first six points with UCF, used a 6-1 run to earn a 9-4 lead. Another 5-0 run later in the set put Houston ahead 14-6 and the Cougars cruised to a 25-18 set win to even the score at 1-1.
Sauer tallied four kills in the second and hit .375 while senior Annie Cooke added six assists and Morin tallied three blocks.
SET THREE
Houston kept its momentum into the third, using a 3-0 run to earn a 4-1 lead that they never surrendered. A 5-0 run pushed the score to 13-6 and forced a UCF timeout and another 3-0 run shortly after caused another Knights timeout at 18-11. Houston posted another lengthy 4-0 streak to close the set, 25-15, and take the lead, 2-1.
Jackson used five kills to hit .400 in the frame. Janda led the team with seven assists and four Houston blocks stifled UCF's offense, limiting the Knights to a .027 hitting percentage in the third.
SET FOUR
Closing in on its fifth consecutive win, Houston battled UCF early in the final set, facing four tied scores before a 5-0 run pushed the Cougars ahead, 11-6. Another 5-0 run increased Houston's lead to 16-7 and the Cougars ultimately took a 25-11 set win on a 4-0 run capped by a Nena Mbonu kill, clinching the match, 3-1.
NOTABLES
- The win moves Head Coach David Rehr's record at Houston to 98-41, including a 60-18 mark in conference matches.
- With Jackson and Sauer's double-doubles today, Houston now has five matches this season with multiple double-doubles.
- The Cougars now hold a 16-14 edge against the Knights in the all-time series, including a 9-6 lead in Houston.
- The win was Houston's first this season after dropping the first set.
- After the pair of wins this weekend, the Cougars are 52-22 as a ranked team.
- At 7-2 inside Fertitta Center and with three home matches remaining, Houston is now guaranteed to have its fourth straight season with a winning record at home.
Houston head back on the road for its last series matches of the season. The team heads to Norman, Okla., for a pair of battles against Oklahoma at 6 p.m. Thursday and 6 p.m. Friday. Both matches will be streamed on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
BUY TICKETS
Fans can purchase Houston Volleyball tickets by calling 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) or by clicking here.
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 in the Big 12. 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.
Team Stats
UCF
UH
Kills
44
52
Errors
30
17
Attempts
134
118
Hitting %
.104
.297
Points
55.0
73.0
Assists
42
50
Aces
4
7
Blocks
7
14
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
17
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
5
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
6
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