Houston Ready to Open Season at Oklahoma Invitational

NORMAN, Okla. – The University of Houston Volleyball program begins its second season in the year 2021 when the Cougars compete at the Oklahoma Invitational inside McCasland Field House.

The Cougars open the 2021 season at 3 p.m., Friday, when they take on Lipscomb. From there, the Cougars meet Oregon State at 2:30 p.m., Saturday before closing out the tournament at 7 p.m., Saturday, against Oklahoma.

A year ago, Houston posted a 13-6 overall record with a 9-1 mark in American Athletic Conference play to capture the West Division title. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team's 2020 schedule – normally played in the fall – was moved to the spring of 2021, giving the Cougars its first two-season stretch during the same calendar year.

Under the leadership of third-year Head Coach David Rehr, Houston will be led by three Preseason All-American Athletic Conference honorees. Junior outside hitter Abbie Jackson, senior outside hitter Kortlyn Henderson and sophomore setter and 2020 American Setter of the Year Annie Cooke earned All-Conference honors a year ago and collected similar honors in the preseason.

SERIES HISTORY
Houston owns a 2-0 lead against Lipscomb with a 3-1 win in the Lipscomb Invitational in Nashville, Tenn., on Sept. 1, 2012, in the most recent meeting.

Saturday's first match will be the first time the Cougars face Oregon State on the volleyball court.

Oklahoma owns a 1-0 lead in the series, which began with a 3-2 Sooner victory on Sept. 4, 2010, during the Houston Invitational.

UP NEXT
Following the Oklahoma Invitational, the Cougars open their home schedule when they play host to the Flo Hyman Invitational inside the Fertitta Center.

The Cougars meet Mississippi State at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3, before taking on McNeese (11 a.m.) and ULM (6:30 p.m.) on Saturday, Sept. 4.

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 returns to full capacity in 2021.

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.

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