Houston Sets Eyes on Baylor Invitational

HOUSTON – The University of Houston Volleyball team puts its five-match winning streak on the line as the Cougars travel to Waco, Texas, for the Baylor Invitational from Sept. 12-13.

Houston will begin the tournament putting its talents amongst the best in the nation, when the Cougars face the No. 5 Baylor Lady Bears at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Baylor will be the highest ranked opponent Houston's faced since the Cougars squared up against No. 4 Texas in 1996.

The Cougars will wrap up the event on Friday when Houston matches up with Tennessee, marking the first time the two teams will meet since 2011, when the Cougars won, 3-2.

Last time out, the Cougars took down Lamar by a score of 3-1 in Beaumont, Texas. Freshman outside hitter Abbie Jackson continued to make her presence felt on the court, slamming home a match-high 20 kills and posting 12 digs, marking the third double-double of her career.

Junior setter Abby Irvine finished the contest leading all players with 40 helpers and tacked on 10 digs as well for her third double-double of the season. She has eclipsed the 40-assist plateau in each of her past five matches.

Defensively, senior libero Katie Karbo rounded out the list of Cougars who posted 10 or more digs, recording a match-high 32. Senior outside hitter Megan Duncan finished the night with 10 kills, having now reached that mark in three of her last four contests.

TIME (CT)	THURSDAY, SEPT. 12	COVERAGE
7 p.m.	Houston at No. 5 Baylor	Live Stats \| Watch
TIME (CT)	FRIDAY, SEPT. 13	COVERAGE
3 p.m.	Houston vs. Tennessee	Live Stats

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Houston is seeking to continue its hot start away from the Fertitta Center, as the Cougars are a perfect 5-0 on the road this year.
Freshman Abbie Jackson has emerged as an offensive juggernaut for the Cougars. As the reigning American Athletic Conference Player of the Week, Jackson is coming off a week where she averaged 5.44 kills per set and led Houston to an undefeated record.
Commanding the Houston offense has been a familiar face in junior setter Abby Irvine, who continues to make an impact, having written her name in the record books. In Houston's win over UTSA, Irvine handed out a career-high 50 assists, marking the first time a Cougar has reached the 50-assist plateau since 2014.
With 20 or more digs in each of her past three matches, senior libero Katie Karbo looks to continue to climb the charts in the Houston record book as one of the best liberos in program history. She enters the weekend ranked fourth in career digs (1,898) and second in digs per set (4.00). Karbo needs just 18 digs to move into third all-time in total career digs.

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:

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.

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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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