Friday, November 5
Wichita, Kan.
7 p.m.
University of Houston
20-5,10-3AAC
3
at
2
Wichita State
14-8,8-5AAC
1
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5
F
Houston
27
27
25
17
15
3
Wichita St.
29
25
18
25
13
2
Thriller in Kansas Goes Houston's Way
11/5/2021 9:28:00 PM | Volleyball
Tullos' 5 blocks in the 5th set helps thwart Shockers
WICHITA, Kan. – A blocking clinic in the fifth set by junior Rachel Tullos helped the Houston volleyball team escape Wichita State with a 5-set win on Friday night (27-29, 27-25, 25-18, 17-25, 15-13).
With the win, Houston (20-5, 10-3 AAC) has posted the most wins in a season since 2008 and has posted its third-straight season with at least 10 conference wins.
Junior Abbie Jackson posted another double-digit kill night with 18 kills and junior Rachel Tullos added seven blocks, five of which she collected in the fifth set. Sophomore Kate Georgiades had 39 digs, the second-most of her career. Tullos and Georgiades led the match in their respective stats.
In a back-and-forth first set, neither team led by more than two points and Houston's 3-0 run was the longest run until the final 3-0 run that the Shockers went on to take the set 29-27. Houston out-hit Wichita State in the set, .214-.120 and had seven-fewer attack errors but ultimately fell.
The Cougars utilized a 7-0 run to take a 19-17 lead in the second set which helped make up for a five-point deficit. UH held on to win the set 27-25 thanks to eight kills in the set by Jackson.
Houston started slowly in the third set, but another long run, this time a 5-0 run, helped the Cougars pull away 25-18 in the frame. Senior Kennedy Warren had three kills in the set.
Wichita State ran away with the fourth set, winning 25-17. The Shockers hit .237 in the set and held the Cougars to a .116 attacking clip.
The fifth set was all about Tullos and then Wichita State's comeback. Her five blocks in Houston's first eight points of the set gave the Cougars a commanding lead, 8-2 at the media timeout. Tullos entered the set with two total blocks and ended the fifth set with seven. Houston led 10-2 in the set but WSU fought back to make it 14-13 before a Shocker service error ended the match.
UP NEXT
Houston will travel to Tulsa, Oklahoma to face Tulsa on Sunday, Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. CT. The Cougars are looking to avenge a 5-set loss from September against the Hurricane.
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With the win, Houston (20-5, 10-3 AAC) has posted the most wins in a season since 2008 and has posted its third-straight season with at least 10 conference wins.
Junior Abbie Jackson posted another double-digit kill night with 18 kills and junior Rachel Tullos added seven blocks, five of which she collected in the fifth set. Sophomore Kate Georgiades had 39 digs, the second-most of her career. Tullos and Georgiades led the match in their respective stats.
In a back-and-forth first set, neither team led by more than two points and Houston's 3-0 run was the longest run until the final 3-0 run that the Shockers went on to take the set 29-27. Houston out-hit Wichita State in the set, .214-.120 and had seven-fewer attack errors but ultimately fell.
The Cougars utilized a 7-0 run to take a 19-17 lead in the second set which helped make up for a five-point deficit. UH held on to win the set 27-25 thanks to eight kills in the set by Jackson.
Houston started slowly in the third set, but another long run, this time a 5-0 run, helped the Cougars pull away 25-18 in the frame. Senior Kennedy Warren had three kills in the set.
Wichita State ran away with the fourth set, winning 25-17. The Shockers hit .237 in the set and held the Cougars to a .116 attacking clip.
The fifth set was all about Tullos and then Wichita State's comeback. Her five blocks in Houston's first eight points of the set gave the Cougars a commanding lead, 8-2 at the media timeout. Tullos entered the set with two total blocks and ended the fifth set with seven. Houston led 10-2 in the set but WSU fought back to make it 14-13 before a Shocker service error ended the match.
UP NEXT
Houston will travel to Tulsa, Oklahoma to face Tulsa on Sunday, Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. CT. The Cougars are looking to avenge a 5-set loss from September against the Hurricane.
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
UH
WSU
Kills
58
67
Errors
23
37
Attempts
201
208
Hitting %
.174
.144
Points
75
80
Assists
55
63
Aces
6
5
Blocks
11
8
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
18
Aces
3
Blocks
2
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Players Mentioned
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/ VolleyballHouston at Big 12 Media Days
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