PREVIEW: Volleyball Opens Homestand Thursday
10/11/2016 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
HOUSTON -- The University of Houston Volleyball team will continue American Athletic Conference play with two home matches hosting Cincinnati in a 7 p.m. match on Thursday and East Carolina in a noon tilt on Saturday inside Athletics/Alumni Center.
The Cougars (5-12, 0-6 American) enter Thursday looking to snap an eight-match losing streak. Houston fell to both Yale and host Rice in the Rice Adidas Invite II to close out non-conference play and have since opened league play with an 0-6 record.
| Match Breakdown | ||
Thursday, Oct. 13 | • 7:00 p.m. | Houston vs. Cincinnati | | |
Saturday, Oct. 15 | • 12:00 p.m. | Houston vs. East Carolina | | |
Houston Notes | Cincinnati Notes | East Carolina Notes | ||
QUICK HITS
• Junior setter Keandra McCardell moved up two pegs in the Houston record books for career assists last week. The native of Missouri City, Texas, posted 20 assists against UCF to move past Kelsey King (2,493; 2005-08) for eighth all-time and followed with 35 assists at USF to jump ahead of LaShelle Dobson (2,540; 1985-88) for seventh all-time with 2,544 career assists.
• The Cougars, who are 25-39 all-time in American play, trail Cincinnati 8-10 (Sets: 31-36) and are 2-5 (Sets: 11-17) when facing the Bearcats at home. Houston leads ECU 16-3 (Sets: 51-18) in the all-time series and is 6-1 (Sets: 20-6) against the Pirates at home.
• Houston leads the American Athletic Conference and ranks 37th in the country with 1.54 aces per set, also ranking 68th with 100 total aces.
• Freshman libero Katie Karbo ranks third in the American Athletic Conference averaging 4.43 digs per set.
• Thursday's match is "Coogs For The Cure" with chances to win free pink t-shirts and other prizes for fans. Sunday's match is "Alumni Day" with free Houston sunglasses for the first 100 fans.
MATCH PROMOTIONS
vs. Cincinnati (Oct. 13)
• Coogs For The Cure
Giveaway: Free Pink T-Shirts and Other Prizes
vs. East Carolina (Oct. 15)
• Alumni Day
Giveaway: Free Houston Sunglasses for First 100 Fans
OPPONONENT BREAKDOWN
Cincinnati
Head Coach: Molly Alvey
Record at School: 61-83 (5th Season)
Career Record: 123-114 (8th Season)
2015 Overall Record: 21-10, 13-7 American (3rd)
Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 11/3
Starters Returning/Lost: 5+Libero/1
All-Time Series: Houston trails, 8-10 (Sets: 31-36)
Last Meeting: 2015 (L, 3-1)
East Carolina
Head Coach: Julie Torbett
Record at School: 41-49 (4th Season)
Career Record: 389-344 (23 Season)
2015 Overall Record: 12-19, 5-15 American (10th)
Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/9
Starters Returning/Lost: 4/2+Libero
All-Time Series: Houston leads, 16-3 (Sets: 51-18)
Last Meeting: 2015 (W, 3-1)
NEXT SERVE
Following Sunday's match, the Cougars will continue conference play with two road matches visiting UCF (Oct. 7) and USF (Oct. 9).
STAY CONNECTED
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SHASTA PASS
The Houston Athletics Ticket Office is proud to offer the Shasta Pass for the 2016-17 athletic season. For only $80, Cougar fans can purchase one Shasta Pass, which allows season-long general admission entrance to all Houston Women's Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer and Softball home games.
The Shasta Pass offers Houston fans a substantial savings as single-game tickets start at $5 for all four sports. To purchase a Shasta Pass, CLICK HERE.
JOIN POINT HOUSTON CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Volleyball program by joining the Point HOUSTON Club. To find out more information about the Point HOUSTON Club, visit UHCougars.com or call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GOUH.
