PREVIEW: Houston Readies for Temple, UConn
11/2/2016 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
HOUSTON -- The University of Houston Volleyball team will continue American Athletic Conference play with two home matches hosting Temple in a 7 p.m. match on Friday and UConn in a 1 p.m. tilt on Sunday inside Athletics/Alumni Center.
The Cougars (5-18, 0-12 The American) enter Friday looking to snap a 14-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 0-12 record.
| Match Breakdown | ||
Friday, Nov. 4 | • 7:00 p.m. | Houston vs. Temple | | |
Sunday, Nov. 6 | • 1:00 p.m. | Houston vs. UConn | | |
QUICK HITS
• Friday's match will serve as "Greek Night" with free pint glasses for Greek members and free pizza for students. Sunday's match is "Camper Reunion/Kid's Day" with free ice cream for kids, while Houston's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will be running a canned food drive. With the donation of two canned foods items to SAAC, fans will receive free admission.
• The Cougars, who are 25-45 all-time in The American, trail Temple 3-5 (Sets: 13-20) all-time and are 2-2 (Sets: 7-9) when facing the Owls at home. Houston leads UConn 4-3 (Sets: 14-14) all-time and is a perfect 3-0 (Sets: 9-3) when hosting the Huskies.
• The Cougars are familiar with both opponents having already visited them earlier in league play. Houston fell 3-0 at UConn on Sept. 23 and 3-1 at Temple on Sept. 25.
• Junior setter Keandra McCardell continues to move up in the Houston record books for career assists. She currently sits seventh all-time with 2,642 career assists.
• Houston continues to lead the American Athletic Conference in service aces with 119 total and 1.42 per set.
• Freshman libero Katie Karbo ranks fourth in the American Athletic Conference averaging 4.42 digs per set.
OPPONONENT BREAKDOWN
Temple
Head Coach: Bakeer Ganesharatnam
Record at School: 109-65 (6th Season)
Career Record: Same
2015 Record: 24-8, 15-5 The American (2nd)
Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 10/3
Starters Returning/Lost: 5/1+Libero
Last Meeting: Sept. 25, 2016 (L, 3-1)
UConn
Head Coach: Kris Grunwald
Record at School: 42-43 (3rd Season)
Career Record: 55-29 (5th Season)
2015 Record: 16-15, 10-10 The American (T-4th)
Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 12/3
Starters Returning/Lost: 4+Libero/2
Last Meeting: Sept. 23, 2016 (L, 3-0)
NEXT SERVE
Following Sunday's match, the Cougars will continue conference play visiting Tulane on Nov. 9.
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SHASTA PASS
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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.
