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Houston Remains Undefeated in Conference Play
10/11/2019 9:47:00 PM | Volleyball
Cougars move to 5-0 after four-set win over Shockers
WICHITA, Kan. – The University of Houston Volleyball team continued its unblemished start to conference play, as the Cougars took down Wichita State in four sets (21-25, 25-20, 25-15, 25-16) on Friday night.
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With the win, the Cougars (11-9, 5-0 American) have put together their best start to league action in 18 years and have now won their past three matches against the Shockers (4-13, 1-4 American). Friday's victory also marks Houston's sixth consecutive win in a row.
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Defense played a pivotal role in the win, as four different Houston players recorded 10 or more digs. Senior libero Katie Karbo tallied a match-high 18 digs, while senior outside hitters Megan Duncan and Claire Karsten posted 11 digs and 10 digs, respectively. Junior setter Abby Irvine recorded 15 digs, which ties a season-high. Houston's defense also posted 12.0 blocks, marking the fourth time the Cougars have reached double-digit blocks in conference action.
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Duncan (10 kills, 11 digs) and Irvine (39 assists, 15 digs) rounded out their performances with double-doubles. Freshman outsider hitter Abbie Jackson led the time with 16 kills, the 10th time she's tallied a team-high in that category.
Houston 3, Wichita State 1
Set 1
The Shockers quickly came out and scored four of the first five points of the match and after they stretched their lead to five, Houston was forced to call a timeout, trailing 10-5. Once Jackson slammed home a kill to bring the score within four, Wichita State responded with a run of its own to extend the lead to six. The Cougars managed to fight off three set-points, but the deficit proved to be too much to overcome as Wichita State took the set 25-21.
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Set 2
A kill from sophomore middle blocker Kendall Haywood gave the Cougars the early three-point advantage and as the Shockers began to climb their way back into it, an ace from Karbo kept Houston in the lead at 10-8. Once a block from Irvine tallied the team's only solo denial of the night, the Cougars maintained a four-point edge until Jackson sealed the 25-20 set victory to tie the match at one.
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Set 3
Jackson continued to pace the Houston offense in the third, as she slammed home one of her six kills in the set to put the Cougars out in front by four. After a block from Jackson and sophomore middle blocker Isabel Theut put the Cougars ahead by five, Houston continued to flex its defense with another block to go up 19-10. That lead was all the Cougars needed to cruise to the 25-15 set victory and hold a 2-1 match lead.
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Set 4
It was all Houston in the final set of the night, as the Cougars grabbed the first lead and never looked back from that point. Behind 14 kills and siding out 82 percent of the time, the Cougars coasted to the 25-16 victory, which was capped off by Duncan's 10th kill of the match, to come out on top 3-1 against Wichita State.
UP NEXT
The Cougars wrap up their four-match road swing on Sunday, as Houston takes on Tulsa. First serve for the contest against the Golden Hurricane is slated for 1 p.m.
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Houston returns to the Fertitta Center on Oct. 18, as the Cougars take on ECU at 7 p.m. Tickets for the match are on sale now and can be purchased here.
NEW GAMEDAY PROCEDURES
Those looking to watch the Cougars in action in 2019 are now advised to park in the Stadium Garage on Holman Street as well as Lot 16B on the southeast corner of Elgin and Cullen in front of Moore's School of Music.
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Fans can park in both areas for $5, which will be open two hours before first serve. On days where other events are occurring on campus, $5 parking lots will still be available at locations to be determined later.
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To enter the Fertitta Center, doors will only be open at the Holman Street entrances, where fans can purchase single-game tickets for as low as $5. Fans can buy tickets in advance now by either clicking here or calling (713) GO-COOGS.
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Along with the list of prohibited items, also new to Houston Volleyball fans in 2019 is a Clear Bag Policy, which is being incorporated to help provide a safer environment for the public and to expedite fan entry into the Fertitta Center. The UH Clear Bag Policy strictly limits the size and types of bags that are permitted into the Fertitta Center.
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Items such as backpacks, large bags and diaper bags are not permitted. Fans are strongly encouraged to not bring any bags. However, the following will be permitted:
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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.
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With the win, the Cougars (11-9, 5-0 American) have put together their best start to league action in 18 years and have now won their past three matches against the Shockers (4-13, 1-4 American). Friday's victory also marks Houston's sixth consecutive win in a row.
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Defense played a pivotal role in the win, as four different Houston players recorded 10 or more digs. Senior libero Katie Karbo tallied a match-high 18 digs, while senior outside hitters Megan Duncan and Claire Karsten posted 11 digs and 10 digs, respectively. Junior setter Abby Irvine recorded 15 digs, which ties a season-high. Houston's defense also posted 12.0 blocks, marking the fourth time the Cougars have reached double-digit blocks in conference action.
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Duncan (10 kills, 11 digs) and Irvine (39 assists, 15 digs) rounded out their performances with double-doubles. Freshman outsider hitter Abbie Jackson led the time with 16 kills, the 10th time she's tallied a team-high in that category.
Set 1
The Shockers quickly came out and scored four of the first five points of the match and after they stretched their lead to five, Houston was forced to call a timeout, trailing 10-5. Once Jackson slammed home a kill to bring the score within four, Wichita State responded with a run of its own to extend the lead to six. The Cougars managed to fight off three set-points, but the deficit proved to be too much to overcome as Wichita State took the set 25-21.
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Set 2
A kill from sophomore middle blocker Kendall Haywood gave the Cougars the early three-point advantage and as the Shockers began to climb their way back into it, an ace from Karbo kept Houston in the lead at 10-8. Once a block from Irvine tallied the team's only solo denial of the night, the Cougars maintained a four-point edge until Jackson sealed the 25-20 set victory to tie the match at one.
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Set 3
Jackson continued to pace the Houston offense in the third, as she slammed home one of her six kills in the set to put the Cougars out in front by four. After a block from Jackson and sophomore middle blocker Isabel Theut put the Cougars ahead by five, Houston continued to flex its defense with another block to go up 19-10. That lead was all the Cougars needed to cruise to the 25-15 set victory and hold a 2-1 match lead.
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Set 4
It was all Houston in the final set of the night, as the Cougars grabbed the first lead and never looked back from that point. Behind 14 kills and siding out 82 percent of the time, the Cougars coasted to the 25-16 victory, which was capped off by Duncan's 10th kill of the match, to come out on top 3-1 against Wichita State.
The Cougars wrap up their four-match road swing on Sunday, as Houston takes on Tulsa. First serve for the contest against the Golden Hurricane is slated for 1 p.m.
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Houston returns to the Fertitta Center on Oct. 18, as the Cougars take on ECU at 7 p.m. Tickets for the match are on sale now and can be purchased here.
Those looking to watch the Cougars in action in 2019 are now advised to park in the Stadium Garage on Holman Street as well as Lot 16B on the southeast corner of Elgin and Cullen in front of Moore's School of Music.
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Fans can park in both areas for $5, which will be open two hours before first serve. On days where other events are occurring on campus, $5 parking lots will still be available at locations to be determined later.
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To enter the Fertitta Center, doors will only be open at the Holman Street entrances, where fans can purchase single-game tickets for as low as $5. Fans can buy tickets in advance now by either clicking here or calling (713) GO-COOGS.
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Along with the list of prohibited items, also new to Houston Volleyball fans in 2019 is a Clear Bag Policy, which is being incorporated to help provide a safer environment for the public and to expedite fan entry into the Fertitta Center. The UH Clear Bag Policy strictly limits the size and types of bags that are permitted into the Fertitta Center.
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Items such as backpacks, large bags and diaper bags are not permitted. Fans are strongly encouraged to not bring any bags. However, the following will be permitted:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
- A small clutch purse no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" with or without a handle or strap. These small clutches are subject to search.
- An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at the entrance by arena personnel.
Follow Houston Volleyball on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarVB, and "Like" UHCougarVB on Facebook.
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.
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Team Stats
UH
WSU
Kills
47
49
Errors
14
29
Attempts
144
152
Hitting %
.229
.132
Points
64.0
54.0
Assists
44
47
Aces
5
1
Blocks
12.0
4.0
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
16
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
10
Aces
2
Blocks
2
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
7
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Players Mentioned
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/ VolleyballOH
/ Volleyball
DS/L
/ Volleyball
OH
/ Volleyball
MB
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