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Thursday, November 6
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Frye, Rahmon Shine Against Knights
11/6/2025 6:52:00 PM | Volleyball
Cougars fall in three sets to UCF
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Houston Volleyball team fell in three sets to UCF at The Venue on Thursday night.
Redshirt senior Barakat Rahmon led the way for Houston (8-15, 1-11 Big 12), posting six kills and four blocks. Freshman Tenesyn Frye tallied a team-leading 16 assists and seven digs along with two kills and a block while junior Halle Schroder added another six kills and senior Avery Shimaitis hit 5 for 11 without an error for a .455 hitting percentage.
Houston scored six of the first 11 points of the match, but UCF (14-9, 5-7 Big 12) answered with a 5-0 run to grab the edge. Two more 4-0 stretches later in the frame gave the Knights a 25-13 win in the opening frame.
Though the Knights took a 10-6 lead to start the second, Houston answered with a 6-1 stretch to take the lead at 12-11. UCF posted its own 6-1 run to reclaim the advantage, holding the lead to win the set, 25-18.
Neither team was able to gain a foothold in the third as the frame saw 14 ties, including as late as 20-20. A 3-0 UCF run in the final few points was enough to put the set away, 25-22.
UP NEXT
Houston returns to Fertitta Center for a four-match homestand, starting with #24 Iowa State at 7 p.m., Nov. 13.
The Cougars then meet #23 Baylor (1 p.m., Nov. 15), Kansas State (7 p.m., Nov. 19) and #8 Arizona State (7 p.m., Nov. 21).
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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.
Redshirt senior Barakat Rahmon led the way for Houston (8-15, 1-11 Big 12), posting six kills and four blocks. Freshman Tenesyn Frye tallied a team-leading 16 assists and seven digs along with two kills and a block while junior Halle Schroder added another six kills and senior Avery Shimaitis hit 5 for 11 without an error for a .455 hitting percentage.
Houston scored six of the first 11 points of the match, but UCF (14-9, 5-7 Big 12) answered with a 5-0 run to grab the edge. Two more 4-0 stretches later in the frame gave the Knights a 25-13 win in the opening frame.
Though the Knights took a 10-6 lead to start the second, Houston answered with a 6-1 stretch to take the lead at 12-11. UCF posted its own 6-1 run to reclaim the advantage, holding the lead to win the set, 25-18.
Neither team was able to gain a foothold in the third as the frame saw 14 ties, including as late as 20-20. A 3-0 UCF run in the final few points was enough to put the set away, 25-22.
UP NEXT
Houston returns to Fertitta Center for a four-match homestand, starting with #24 Iowa State at 7 p.m., Nov. 13.
The Cougars then meet #23 Baylor (1 p.m., Nov. 15), Kansas State (7 p.m., Nov. 19) and #8 Arizona State (7 p.m., Nov. 21).
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Volleyball by providing NIL opportunities or by 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.
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Team Stats
UH
UCF
Kills
29
45
Errors
14
11
Attempts
85
98
Hitting %
.176
.347
Points
37.0
58.0
Assists
25
40
Aces
3
6
Blocks
5
7
Game Leaders
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
0
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