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Cougars Shine in Ames, Sweep Iowa State
11/6/2024 9:40:00 PM | Volleyball
Houston picks up fifth sweep of season behind 13 team blocks and six aces from graduate Annie Cooke
AMES, Iowa – Multiple Cougars posted exceptional nights as the University of Houston Volleyball team downed Iowa State in three sets at Hilton Coliseum on Wednesday night.
Graduate setter Annie Cooke tallied six service aces, tying the team's three-set record originally set by Gretchen Klug against Texas Southern on Sept. 9, 1987, and tied by Abbie Jackson at East Carolina on Sept. 30, 2022. She also added 27 assists, four blocks and six digs.
Houston's (11-10, 6-5 Big 12) defense also shined as the Cougars tallied 13 blocks against Iowa State (9-13, 3-8 Big 12). Freshman middle blocker Addisyn Pohl led Houston in the category, posting a career-high six (one solo, five assists) while redshirt junior Barakat Rahmon followed closely with five block assists.
Senior outside hitter Katie Corelli and graduate outside hitter Angela Grieve both earned 12 kills, with Corelli also earning a .478 hitting percentage. Graduate libero Kate Georgiades tallied her 25th consecutive match with double-digit digs, boasting 18 with an average of six per set.
Houston fell behind early in the first set as Iowa State took a 5-2 lead. A 4-0 run immediately after put the Cougars in front and another four consecutive points gave Houston a 13-10 edge. While the Cyclones used a late 4-0 stretch of their own to take a 21-19 edge, Houston won six of the last seven points to claim the set, 25-22.
The second frame remained even after 14 points before Iowa State scored four straight points to take the lead. Houston answered with a 3-0 stretch, but the Cyclones won the next five points to extend its advantage to 16-10. Still holding a six-point lead at 21-15, Iowa State was again on the wrong side of a Houston surge as the Cougars used a pair of 5-0 runs, winning 10 of the final 11 points to win the second, 25-22.
Looking to come home with a sweep, Houston held the momentum going into the third set, winning the first four points. A 4-0 and a pair of 3-0 runs later, the Cougars had a 16-7 edge that it maintained for the remainder of the match, winning the set, 25-16, and the match, 3-0.
NOTABLES
· The win gives Houston a 4-1 lead in the all-time series including a 1-0 mark in Ames.
· The 13 blocks tied for the third most in a three-set match in team history.
· Cooke played in her 133rd career match, giving her sole possession of fourth on Houston's all-time list.
· Houston clinched its fourth win against a team in the 2023 NCAA Tournament field.
· Corelli tallied double-digit kills for the 15th time this season.
UP NEXT
Houston returns back to Fertitta Center on Saturday to debut its Houston Blue jerseys against Texas Tech, the first of two meetings between the teams this season. First serve is scheduled for 2 p.m. Fans can purchase tickets by clicking here.
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STAY CONNECTED
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Graduate setter Annie Cooke tallied six service aces, tying the team's three-set record originally set by Gretchen Klug against Texas Southern on Sept. 9, 1987, and tied by Abbie Jackson at East Carolina on Sept. 30, 2022. She also added 27 assists, four blocks and six digs.
Houston's (11-10, 6-5 Big 12) defense also shined as the Cougars tallied 13 blocks against Iowa State (9-13, 3-8 Big 12). Freshman middle blocker Addisyn Pohl led Houston in the category, posting a career-high six (one solo, five assists) while redshirt junior Barakat Rahmon followed closely with five block assists.
Senior outside hitter Katie Corelli and graduate outside hitter Angela Grieve both earned 12 kills, with Corelli also earning a .478 hitting percentage. Graduate libero Kate Georgiades tallied her 25th consecutive match with double-digit digs, boasting 18 with an average of six per set.
Houston fell behind early in the first set as Iowa State took a 5-2 lead. A 4-0 run immediately after put the Cougars in front and another four consecutive points gave Houston a 13-10 edge. While the Cyclones used a late 4-0 stretch of their own to take a 21-19 edge, Houston won six of the last seven points to claim the set, 25-22.
The second frame remained even after 14 points before Iowa State scored four straight points to take the lead. Houston answered with a 3-0 stretch, but the Cyclones won the next five points to extend its advantage to 16-10. Still holding a six-point lead at 21-15, Iowa State was again on the wrong side of a Houston surge as the Cougars used a pair of 5-0 runs, winning 10 of the final 11 points to win the second, 25-22.
Looking to come home with a sweep, Houston held the momentum going into the third set, winning the first four points. A 4-0 and a pair of 3-0 runs later, the Cougars had a 16-7 edge that it maintained for the remainder of the match, winning the set, 25-16, and the match, 3-0.
NOTABLES
· The win gives Houston a 4-1 lead in the all-time series including a 1-0 mark in Ames.
· The 13 blocks tied for the third most in a three-set match in team history.
· Cooke played in her 133rd career match, giving her sole possession of fourth on Houston's all-time list.
· Houston clinched its fourth win against a team in the 2023 NCAA Tournament field.
· Corelli tallied double-digit kills for the 15th time this season.
UP NEXT
Houston returns back to Fertitta Center on Saturday to debut its Houston Blue jerseys against Texas Tech, the first of two meetings between the teams this season. First serve is scheduled for 2 p.m. Fans can purchase tickets by clicking here.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Volleyball joining the Point Houston Club which provides financial support directly to Houston Volleyball for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarVB on X, formerly known as 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
IowaSt
Kills
40
37
Errors
12
25
Attempts
105
121
Hitting %
.267
.099
Points
61.0
43.0
Assists
38
32
Aces
8
2
Blocks
13
4
Game Leaders
Kills
12
Aces
1
Blocks
3
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
5
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