University of Houston Athletics
PREVIEW: Houston Closes Season at Home
11/22/2016 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
HOUSTON -- The University of Houston Volleyball team will conclude its 2016 schedule with two home matches hosting USF on Wednesday and UCF on Friday inside Athletics/Alumni Center. Both matches are free to the public and will get underway in 1 p.m. first serves.
The Cougars enter Wednesday looking to snap a 20-match losing streak. Houston fell to both Yale and host Rice in the Rice Adidas Invite II to close out non-conference play and has since posted an 0-18 record in league action.
| Match Breakdown | ||
Wednesday, Nov. 23 | • 1 p.m. | Houston vs. USF | | |
Friday, Nov. 25 | • 1 p.m. | Houston vs. UCF | | |
QUICK HITS
• Wednesday's match is "International Student Day" with free color-changing cups for the first 100 fans. Friday's matchup will mark the final home match for two seniors - defensive specialist Marisa Guzman and middle blocker Hunter Wise - and the first 100 fans will receive a limited edition senior poster. Guzman and Wise will also be recognized in a special ceremony after the match.
• The Cougars, who are 25-51 all-time in The American, lead USF 13-12 (Sets: 51-49) in the all-time series and are 7-5 (Sets: 26-20) when hosting the Bulls. Houston leads UCF 11-7 (Sets: 37-31) all-time and is 5-3 (Sets: 17-13) when facing the Knights at home.
• The Cougars are familiar with both opponents having already played them earlier in league play. Houston fell 3-0 to UCF on Oct. 7 and 3-1 at USF on Oct. 9.
• Junior setter Keandra McCardell continues to move up in the Houston record books for career assists. She currently sits seventh all-time with 2,753 career assists.
• Houston continues to lead the American Athletic Conference in service aces with 140 total and 1.32 per set.
• Freshman libero Katie Karbo ranks fifth in the American Athletic Conference averaging 4.39 digs per set.
OPPONONENT BREAKDOWN
USF
Head Coach: Courtney Draper
Record at School: 76-82 (5th Season)
Career Record: 238-200 (14th Season)
2016 Record: 17-13, 8-10 The American
2015 Overall Record: 11-21, 8-12 American (9th)
Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 10/7
Starters Returning/Lost: 6/1+Libero
Last Meeting: Oct. 9, 2016 (L, 3-1)
Cincinnati
Head Coach: Todd Dagenais
Record at School: 164-121 (9th Season)
Career Record: Same
2016 Record: 22-9, 12-6 The American
2015 Overall Record: 15-17, 9-11 American (T-7th)
Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/5
Starters Returning/Lost: 6+Libero/2
Last Meeting: Oct. 7, 2016 (L, 3-0)
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.
