Saturday, September 18
Tuscaloosa, Ala.
1 p.m.
University of Houston
10-2,0-0AAC
3
vs
0
Tennessee Tech
5-5,0-0OVC
1
2
3
F
Houston
26
25
25
3
Tennessee Tech
24
20
19
0
Houston Rolls to Win in Bama Bash Finale
9/18/2021 5:13:00 PM | Volleyball
Cougars take 3-0 win to move to 10-2 entering American Athletic Conference play
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – University of Houston junior outside hitter Abbie Jackson blasted 15 kills and added six digs to lead the Cougars to a 3-0 (26-24, 25-20, 25-19) win over Tennessee Tech during the finale of the Bama Bash inside Foster Auditorium.
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In the first set, the Cougars built a 23-20 lead before Tennessee Tech rallied to knot the match at 24-24 on a Cougar attack error. But Houston took advantage of a Golden Eagle service error and a kill from graduate middle blocker Bridget Wallenberger to take the 1-0 lead.
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In the second set, the two teams went back and forth to a 19-19 tie before the Cougars closed the set with six of the last seven points. Jackson led the way with a pair of kills, while sophomore setter Annie Cooke added an ace.
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In the final frame, Houston jumped out to a 10-4 lead and never trailed by fewer than three points for the rest of the way.
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With the win, the Cougars capped their regular-season, non-conference schedule with an impressive 10-2 mark. Tennessee Tech dropped to 5-5.
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Sophomore setter Annie Cooke led the Cougars with 16 assists and totaled 11 digs for her first double-double of the season. Senior Peanut Childers added 13 kills with five digs. Sophomore libero and defending American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week Kate Georgiades led all players with 17 digs.
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Taylor Dorsey led Tennessee Tech with seven kills, while Ashley Hand added 24 assists. Emma Osterbur finished with a team-high 14 assists with McKenna Young a close second with 13.
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UP NEXT
Following the Bama Bash, 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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From there, the Cougars hit the road for four consecutive matches, starting at Tulane on Sept. 29 and continuing at Temple on Oct. 3 to open the month.
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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.
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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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Follow Houston Volleyball on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarVB, and "Like" UHCougarVB on Facebook.
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In the first set, the Cougars built a 23-20 lead before Tennessee Tech rallied to knot the match at 24-24 on a Cougar attack error. But Houston took advantage of a Golden Eagle service error and a kill from graduate middle blocker Bridget Wallenberger to take the 1-0 lead.
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In the second set, the two teams went back and forth to a 19-19 tie before the Cougars closed the set with six of the last seven points. Jackson led the way with a pair of kills, while sophomore setter Annie Cooke added an ace.
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In the final frame, Houston jumped out to a 10-4 lead and never trailed by fewer than three points for the rest of the way.
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With the win, the Cougars capped their regular-season, non-conference schedule with an impressive 10-2 mark. Tennessee Tech dropped to 5-5.
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Sophomore setter Annie Cooke led the Cougars with 16 assists and totaled 11 digs for her first double-double of the season. Senior Peanut Childers added 13 kills with five digs. Sophomore libero and defending American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week Kate Georgiades led all players with 17 digs.
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Taylor Dorsey led Tennessee Tech with seven kills, while Ashley Hand added 24 assists. Emma Osterbur finished with a team-high 14 assists with McKenna Young a close second with 13.
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UP NEXT
Following the Bama Bash, 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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From there, the Cougars hit the road for four consecutive matches, starting at Tulane on Sept. 29 and continuing at Temple on Oct. 3 to open the month.
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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.
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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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STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Volleyball on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarVB, and "Like" UHCougarVB on Facebook.
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Team Stats
UH
TNTech
Kills
42
29
Errors
20
23
Attempts
123
121
Hitting %
.179
.050
Points
54
43
Assists
38
26
Aces
4
5
Blocks
8
9
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
15
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
5
Aces
2
Blocks
1
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