Saturday, September 11
College Station, TX
10 a.m.
University of Houston
7-1
3
vs
0
UTSA
3-5
1
2
3
F
Houston
25
25
25
3
UTSA
21
21
17
0
Houston Rolls in 3-0 Win over UTSA on Saturday
9/11/2021 11:42:00 AM | Volleyball
Abbie Jackson leads all with 16 kills; Coogs close tournament at 5 p.m., Saturday, vs. Albany
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – University of Houston senior outside hitter Abbie Jackson led all players with 16 kills as the Cougars claimed a 3-0 win (25-21, 25-21, 25-17) over UTSA on the second day of the Texas A&M Invitational inside Reed Arena on Saturday morning.
Rebounding from their first loss of the season Friday, the Cougars improved to 7-1 with the win. The Cougars close out the tournament when they meet Albany at 5 p.m., Saturday, inside Reed Arena. UTSA fell to 3-5.
The Cougars set the tone early in the match, jumping out to a 6-1 lead in the first set, and never looked back. The Roadrunners moved to within 13-11, but Houston scored six of the next eight points to seize control of the initial frame.
In the second set, the two teams went back and forth before UTSA used an 8-3 run to knot the game at 19-19 on Alison Jennings' kill. Fortunately, the Cougars rallied to score six of the set's final eight points for a 2-0 lead.
In the final frame, the Cougars built a 14-8 advantage and held off a late UTSA rally before scoring the set's final four points.
Sophomore setter Annie Cooke led the Cougars with 27 assists, while sophomore libero Kate Georgiades added a match-high 19 digs. Senior outside hitter Kennedy Warren and senior defensive specialist Torie Frederick added 11 digs apiece in the win.
Jennings and Hannah Lopez led UTSA with seven kills each, while Mekaila Aupiu totaled 16 assists. Mia Ybarra topped the Roadrunners with 16 digs.
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UP NEXT
Following the Texas A&M Invitational, the Cougars continue their road swing as they play at the Bama Bash on Sept. 17-18 in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Houston opens that tournament at 10 a.m., Sept. 17 as it faces Western Carolina before meeting the host Crimson Tide at 6 p.m., later that evening. The Cougars close out the tournament and their non-conference schedule when they meet Tennessee Tech at 1 p.m., Saturday.
From there, the Cougars open American Athletic Conference play inside the Fertitta Center. Houston meets Tulsa on Sept. 24 before taking on Wichita State on Sept. 26.
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Rebounding from their first loss of the season Friday, the Cougars improved to 7-1 with the win. The Cougars close out the tournament when they meet Albany at 5 p.m., Saturday, inside Reed Arena. UTSA fell to 3-5.
The Cougars set the tone early in the match, jumping out to a 6-1 lead in the first set, and never looked back. The Roadrunners moved to within 13-11, but Houston scored six of the next eight points to seize control of the initial frame.
In the second set, the two teams went back and forth before UTSA used an 8-3 run to knot the game at 19-19 on Alison Jennings' kill. Fortunately, the Cougars rallied to score six of the set's final eight points for a 2-0 lead.
In the final frame, the Cougars built a 14-8 advantage and held off a late UTSA rally before scoring the set's final four points.
Sophomore setter Annie Cooke led the Cougars with 27 assists, while sophomore libero Kate Georgiades added a match-high 19 digs. Senior outside hitter Kennedy Warren and senior defensive specialist Torie Frederick added 11 digs apiece in the win.
Jennings and Hannah Lopez led UTSA with seven kills each, while Mekaila Aupiu totaled 16 assists. Mia Ybarra topped the Roadrunners with 16 digs.
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.
UP NEXT
Following the Texas A&M Invitational, the Cougars continue their road swing as they play at the Bama Bash on Sept. 17-18 in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Houston opens that tournament at 10 a.m., Sept. 17 as it faces Western Carolina before meeting the host Crimson Tide at 6 p.m., later that evening. The Cougars close out the tournament and their non-conference schedule when they meet Tennessee Tech at 1 p.m., Saturday.
From there, the Cougars open American Athletic Conference play inside the Fertitta Center. Houston meets Tulsa on Sept. 24 before taking on Wichita State on Sept. 26.
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.
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Team Stats
HOU
UTSA
Kills
40
33
Errors
17
17
Attempts
118
128
Hitting %
.195
.125
Points
56.0
41.0
Assists
35
31
Aces
10
3
Blocks
6.0
5.0
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
16
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
6
Aces
2
Blocks
3
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Players Mentioned
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/ VolleyballHouston at Big 12 Media Days
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Monday, September 16