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Houston Takes Hot Conference Start on Road
10/3/2019 3:40:00 PM | Volleyball
Cougars embark on a four-match road trip
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Volleyball takes its best start to conference play in seven years on the road, as the Cougars travel to New Orleans and Philadelphia for contests at Tulane and Temple.
Houston is coming of a pair of dramatic, five-set, comeback victories over SMU and Memphis to open conference play 2-0 for the first time since 2013. With those pair of wins, the Cougars have now won eight of their last 13 contests.
In those matchups, senior outside hitter Megan Duncan led the Cougars with 4.30 kills per set, notching a pair of double-doubles in the process. As a result of her performances, Duncan was named The American Offensive Player of the Week for the first time in her career.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Volleyball on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarVB, and "Like" UHCougarVB on Facebook.
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.
– UHCougars.com –
Houston is coming of a pair of dramatic, five-set, comeback victories over SMU and Memphis to open conference play 2-0 for the first time since 2013. With those pair of wins, the Cougars have now won eight of their last 13 contests.
In those matchups, senior outside hitter Megan Duncan led the Cougars with 4.30 kills per set, notching a pair of double-doubles in the process. As a result of her performances, Duncan was named The American Offensive Player of the Week for the first time in her career.
| TIME (CT) | FRIDAY, Oct. 4 | COVERAGE |
| 7 p.m. | Houston at Tulane | Live Stats | Watch |
| TIME (CT) | SUNDAY, Oct. 6 | COVERAGE |
| Noon | Houston at Temple | Live Stats | Watch |
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
- After a pair of dramatic, five-set comeback victories over SMU and Memphis, Houston is off to its best conference start since 2013. With at least one win this weekend, the Cougars would be 3-1 to start conference play for the first time since that same 2013 season. A 4-0 start has not happened since 2005.
- With their three American Player of the Week accolades, the Cougars are the only school in the conference to have more than one player win a Player of the Week honor. This is the first time Houston has had three different players earn a conference Player of the Week honor since 2006.
- With a record of 4-3 in five-set matches this season, Houston is no stranger when it comes to going the distance. In fact, the Cougars' last four matches have all gone to the fifth stanza, in which Houston has come out on top in three of those contests.
- As one of the best liberos to come through the Houston program, senior Katie Karbo continues to the climb the charts in the record book, already ranking third in career digs (2,092) and second in career digs per set (5.02). Karbo currently sits 27th in the nation with 5.11 digs per set and second with 373 total digs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
– UHCougars.com –
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