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Houston Begins 2019 Journey at Flo Hyman CC
8/30/2019 10:53:00 PM | Volleyball
Cougars fall to Arizona State and Texas A&M CC
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Volleyball team began its 2019 campaign on Friday at the Flo Hyman Collegiate Cup with a pair of matches against Arizona State and Texas A&M Corpus Christi inside the Fertitta Center.
The Cougars (0-2) opened the day falling to the Sun Devils, 3-1 (23-25, 25-23, 16-25, 21-25) before dropping their contest with the Islanders, 3-0 (25-27, 18-25, 23-25).
GAME 1: Houston 1, ASU 3
Set 1
The Cougars came out firing, jumping out to a 6-1 lead, forcing Arizona State to call an early timeout. After the Sun Devils responded with a run of their own, junior setter Abby Irvine dished out an assist to senior outside hitter Megan Duncan to tie the score at 14. Houston kept itself within striking distance throughout the set, but Arizona State edged the Cougars 25-23 to take a 1-0 match lead.
Set 2
A pair of service aces from Duncan kept the score close to start off the second frame, but the Sun Devils began to pull away midway through, resulting in Houston calling a timeout, trailing by six. The Cougars never backed down though, as a kill from sophomore middle blocker Kendall Haywood tied the score at 22, as Houston carried that momentum all the way to its 25-23 set victory.
Set 3
The Sun Devils came out of the intermission on a roll, claiming the third set 25-16 to retake the match lead, 2-1.
Set 4
Haywood came out of a Cougars' timeout midway through the set and to bring Houston within five with her kill. Freshman middle blocker Rachel Tullos continued to put her defense on display with one of her solo blocks, but the Sun Devils pulled away late to win the set and close out the match with a 3-1 victory.
GAME 2: Houston 0, TAMCC 3
Set 1
The Cougars came out strong, as a kill from Haywood gave Houston an early three-point advantage in the contest. After the Islanders responded with a run of their own to take the lead, sophomore middle blocker Isabel Theut put up a block at the net to bring the Cougars deficit to just three. Houston was able to climb back and tie the score, thanks to a kill from Duncan, but the deficit proved to be too much to overcome, as the Texas A&M Corpus Christi took the first set 27-25.
Set 2
Haywood made the Islanders pay for their overpass, as she put down a monster kill to tie the score at 10. Once Corpus Christi reclaimed the lead and went ahead by six, Houston was forced to call a timeout, but couldn't claw their way back, falling to the Islanders 25-18 in the set and 2-0 in the match.
Set 3
After Houston opened the set with a five-point advantage, the Islanders came back to tie the score, but a backrow kill from freshman Abbie Jackson gave the Cougars a one-point lead. From there, the two teams found themselves in a back-and-forth battle, but it was the Islanders who came out on top 25-23, as they won the match 3-0.
UP NEXT
The Cougars wrap up their opening weekend of the 2019 campaign on Saturday as Houston hosts UT Arlington and LSU. First serve for the competition against the Mavericks is slated for 12:30 p.m., while the matchup against the Tigers will begin at 7 p.m.
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
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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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The Cougars (0-2) opened the day falling to the Sun Devils, 3-1 (23-25, 25-23, 16-25, 21-25) before dropping their contest with the Islanders, 3-0 (25-27, 18-25, 23-25).
Set 1
The Cougars came out firing, jumping out to a 6-1 lead, forcing Arizona State to call an early timeout. After the Sun Devils responded with a run of their own, junior setter Abby Irvine dished out an assist to senior outside hitter Megan Duncan to tie the score at 14. Houston kept itself within striking distance throughout the set, but Arizona State edged the Cougars 25-23 to take a 1-0 match lead.
Set 2
A pair of service aces from Duncan kept the score close to start off the second frame, but the Sun Devils began to pull away midway through, resulting in Houston calling a timeout, trailing by six. The Cougars never backed down though, as a kill from sophomore middle blocker Kendall Haywood tied the score at 22, as Houston carried that momentum all the way to its 25-23 set victory.
Set 3
The Sun Devils came out of the intermission on a roll, claiming the third set 25-16 to retake the match lead, 2-1.
Set 4
Haywood came out of a Cougars' timeout midway through the set and to bring Houston within five with her kill. Freshman middle blocker Rachel Tullos continued to put her defense on display with one of her solo blocks, but the Sun Devils pulled away late to win the set and close out the match with a 3-1 victory.
GAME 2: Houston 0, TAMCC 3
Set 1
The Cougars came out strong, as a kill from Haywood gave Houston an early three-point advantage in the contest. After the Islanders responded with a run of their own to take the lead, sophomore middle blocker Isabel Theut put up a block at the net to bring the Cougars deficit to just three. Houston was able to climb back and tie the score, thanks to a kill from Duncan, but the deficit proved to be too much to overcome, as the Texas A&M Corpus Christi took the first set 27-25.
Set 2
Haywood made the Islanders pay for their overpass, as she put down a monster kill to tie the score at 10. Once Corpus Christi reclaimed the lead and went ahead by six, Houston was forced to call a timeout, but couldn't claw their way back, falling to the Islanders 25-18 in the set and 2-0 in the match.
Set 3
After Houston opened the set with a five-point advantage, the Islanders came back to tie the score, but a backrow kill from freshman Abbie Jackson gave the Cougars a one-point lead. From there, the two teams found themselves in a back-and-forth battle, but it was the Islanders who came out on top 25-23, as they won the match 3-0.
The Cougars wrap up their opening weekend of the 2019 campaign on Saturday as Houston hosts UT Arlington and LSU. First serve for the competition against the Mavericks is slated for 12:30 p.m., while the matchup against the Tigers will begin at 7 p.m.
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 –
Team Stats
ASU
UH
Kills
63
44
Errors
29
20
Attempts
146
152
Hitting %
.233
.158
Points
82.0
64.0
Assists
63
43
Aces
7
5
Blocks
12.0
15.0
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
8
Kills
10
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
5
Aces
1
Blocks
1
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