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Houston Threatens, Comes up Short at #9 Kansas
9/27/2024 9:37:00 PM | Volleyball
Cougars win the first and nearly force a fifth set in third Top 10 test of the season
LAWRENCE, Kansas – Behind double-doubles from redshirt freshman Ashlyn Bellamy and graduate Angela Grieve, the University of Houston Volleyball team nearly forced a fifth set by forcing extra points in the fourth, but ultimately fell to #9 Kansas, 3-1, on Friday night at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena.
Bellamy, earning her first collegiate start, posted 11 kills and 11 digs for her first career double-double. With 12 digs and 10 kills, Grieve tallied her second consecutive double-double. Junior Avery Shimaitis led Houston offensively with 12 kills, her fourth career double-digit kill tally, while redshirt junior Barakat Rahmon played well on both sides of the ball, posting a 9-1-17 (.471) line with a team-leading four blocks.
Graduate libero Kate Georgiades continued her defensive dominance, recording 22 digs for her 48th career 20-plus dig performance while also extending her streak of double-digit dig demonstrations to 16 consecutive matches.
Houston came out fast in the first set. Despite 14 ties and four lead changes, the Cougars settled in well in a hostile environment, hitting .343 in the opening frame. While Houston held small advantages throughout the set, the teams remained close throughout, ultimately ending up tied at 18-18. Back-to-back points for the Jayhawks put Houston behind late, but a 6-1 stretch put the Cougars back in front, allowing Houston to earn the win, 25-22.
Kansas responded in the second set. Winning four of the first five points, the Jayhawks quickly took control and used a late 8-1 stretch to cruise to a 25-14 set win.
After splitting the first 16 points in the third, a 4-0 run put Kansas ahead for good, giving the Jayhawks enough room to win the third, 25-17.
Houston repeatedly held small leads early in the fourth, leading 3-1 and 7-5, but Kansas fought back to claim a 10-8 edge. The Cougars responded with a 4-2 run to even the frame, eventually taking the lead at the media timeout, 15-14. After the break, Houston capitalized, extending its lead to 21-17, but Kansas clawed its way back into the set, tying the frame at 23-all. While the Jayhawks won the next point to set up match point, a kill from Bellamy evened the set again, but back-to-back point for Kansas sealed a 26-24 set win for the Jayhawks.
NOTABLES
· Grieve recorded her 200th career block in the match. She now has 202 across five collegiate seasons.
· Houston held Kansas to its third lowest hitting percentage of the season.
· Grieve has five double-doubles on the season, leading the Cougars.
UP NEXT
Houston returns to the Fertitta Center next week for its Big 12 home opener. The Cougars play a pair of matches during the week, hosting #22 TCU at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, before a tilt against West Virginia at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4.
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 –
Bellamy, earning her first collegiate start, posted 11 kills and 11 digs for her first career double-double. With 12 digs and 10 kills, Grieve tallied her second consecutive double-double. Junior Avery Shimaitis led Houston offensively with 12 kills, her fourth career double-digit kill tally, while redshirt junior Barakat Rahmon played well on both sides of the ball, posting a 9-1-17 (.471) line with a team-leading four blocks.
Graduate libero Kate Georgiades continued her defensive dominance, recording 22 digs for her 48th career 20-plus dig performance while also extending her streak of double-digit dig demonstrations to 16 consecutive matches.
Houston came out fast in the first set. Despite 14 ties and four lead changes, the Cougars settled in well in a hostile environment, hitting .343 in the opening frame. While Houston held small advantages throughout the set, the teams remained close throughout, ultimately ending up tied at 18-18. Back-to-back points for the Jayhawks put Houston behind late, but a 6-1 stretch put the Cougars back in front, allowing Houston to earn the win, 25-22.
Kansas responded in the second set. Winning four of the first five points, the Jayhawks quickly took control and used a late 8-1 stretch to cruise to a 25-14 set win.
After splitting the first 16 points in the third, a 4-0 run put Kansas ahead for good, giving the Jayhawks enough room to win the third, 25-17.
Houston repeatedly held small leads early in the fourth, leading 3-1 and 7-5, but Kansas fought back to claim a 10-8 edge. The Cougars responded with a 4-2 run to even the frame, eventually taking the lead at the media timeout, 15-14. After the break, Houston capitalized, extending its lead to 21-17, but Kansas clawed its way back into the set, tying the frame at 23-all. While the Jayhawks won the next point to set up match point, a kill from Bellamy evened the set again, but back-to-back point for Kansas sealed a 26-24 set win for the Jayhawks.
NOTABLES
· Grieve recorded her 200th career block in the match. She now has 202 across five collegiate seasons.
· Houston held Kansas to its third lowest hitting percentage of the season.
· Grieve has five double-doubles on the season, leading the Cougars.
UP NEXT
Houston returns to the Fertitta Center next week for its Big 12 home opener. The Cougars play a pair of matches during the week, hosting #22 TCU at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, before a tilt against West Virginia at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4.
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
KU
Kills
53
54
Errors
23
15
Attempts
147
139
Hitting %
.204
.281
Points
64.0
68.0
Assists
50
52
Aces
4
3
Blocks
7
11
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
11
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
10
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Players Mentioned
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