Sunday, October 17
Houston
1 p.m.
University of Houston
16-4,6-2AAC
3
vs
0
Memphis
8-12,1-7AAC
1
2
3
F
Memphis
17
18
17
0
Houston
25
25
25
3
Theut's Perfect Day Aids Sunday Sweep
10/17/2021 4:19:00 PM | Volleyball
Cougars hit .315 in the match, hold Tigers to .055 attacking clip
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Volleyball program returned to action Sunday afternoon sweeping the Memphis Tigers (8-12, 1-7 American) in three sets (25-17, 25-18, 25-17).
With the win, Houston extended a six-match winning streak against Memphis. Houston won for the sixth time in its last seven matches and improved to 16-4 overall and 6-2 in American Athletic Conference play.
Led by senior Abbie Jackson's 11 kills, Houston posted 41 total kills, 13 more than Memphis. Right behind Jackson, senior Isabel Theut and senior Kennedy Warren added eight kills respectively. Sophomore Kate Georgiades led the match in digs (15) and was supported by 10 digs from Warren.
The Cougars started slow in the first set, but junior Celeste Darling quickly turned things around with four kills to build up the lead for Houston. Sophomore Annie Cooke led the way for Houston with 12 assists in the first set, and a total of 31 assists on the day.
Similar to the first set, the second was close, but the Cougars quickly turned things around, with a kill from Warren forcing the match to a 7-7 tie. Junior Rachel Tullos forced a Memphis timeout at 10-7 UH with a kill.
In the third, Houston took advantage of Memphis' errors, which gave Houston a five-point lead and forced Memphis into a timeout at 15-10 UH. Abbie Jackson had four attacks late in the third set to boost Houston's lead.
UP NEXT
The Cougars will hit the road with two consecutive contests with a match at Cincinnati on Oct. 22 at 5:30 p.m. CST and then at East Carolina on Oct. 24 at 12 p.m. CST.
BUY TICKETS
Fans can purchase Houston Volleyball tickets by calling 713-462-6647 or by clicking here. The 32-match schedule features 13 contests inside the Fertitta Center, which has returned to full capacity for the 2021 season.
JOIN POINT HOUSTON CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Volleyball program by joining the Point HOUSTON Club. For more information about the Point HOUSTON Club, fans can click here or call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GoUH.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Volleyball on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarVB, and "Like" UHCougarVB on Facebook.
With the win, Houston extended a six-match winning streak against Memphis. Houston won for the sixth time in its last seven matches and improved to 16-4 overall and 6-2 in American Athletic Conference play.
Led by senior Abbie Jackson's 11 kills, Houston posted 41 total kills, 13 more than Memphis. Right behind Jackson, senior Isabel Theut and senior Kennedy Warren added eight kills respectively. Sophomore Kate Georgiades led the match in digs (15) and was supported by 10 digs from Warren.
The Cougars started slow in the first set, but junior Celeste Darling quickly turned things around with four kills to build up the lead for Houston. Sophomore Annie Cooke led the way for Houston with 12 assists in the first set, and a total of 31 assists on the day.
Similar to the first set, the second was close, but the Cougars quickly turned things around, with a kill from Warren forcing the match to a 7-7 tie. Junior Rachel Tullos forced a Memphis timeout at 10-7 UH with a kill.
In the third, Houston took advantage of Memphis' errors, which gave Houston a five-point lead and forced Memphis into a timeout at 15-10 UH. Abbie Jackson had four attacks late in the third set to boost Houston's lead.
UP NEXT
The Cougars will hit the road with two consecutive contests with a match at Cincinnati on Oct. 22 at 5:30 p.m. CST and then at East Carolina on Oct. 24 at 12 p.m. CST.
BUY TICKETS
Fans can purchase Houston Volleyball tickets by calling 713-462-6647 or by clicking here. The 32-match schedule features 13 contests inside the Fertitta Center, which has returned to full capacity for the 2021 season.
JOIN POINT HOUSTON CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Volleyball program by joining the Point HOUSTON Club. For more information about the Point HOUSTON Club, fans can click here or call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GoUH.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Volleyball on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarVB, and "Like" UHCougarVB on Facebook.
– UHCougars.com –
Team Stats
Mem
UH
Kills
28
41
Errors
23
13
Attempts
91
89
Hitting %
.055
.315
Points
32
52
Assists
23
35
Aces
1
3
Blocks
3
8
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
11
Aces
2
Blocks
3
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
6
Players Mentioned
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