Friday, November 18
Houston, Texas
7 p.m.
University of Houston
26-2,17-0AAC
3
vs
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Memphis
17-13,7-10AAC
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2
3
F
Memphis
20
18
18
0
Houston
25
25
25
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Volleyball Wins Program-Record 18th Consecutive Match
11/18/2022 9:43:00 PM | Volleyball
The Cougars powered to their eighth straight sweep in a 3-0 win over Memphis
HOUSTON – The No. 23 University of Houston volleyball team posted a program-record 18th consecutive win, earning a straight-set win over Memphis on Friday night in the Fertitta Center. The streak surpasses a 17-match stretch without a loss in 1994, a team that went on to reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament.
Houston (26-2, 17-0 The American) hasn't lost a match since Sept. 15 and has only lost twice, both losses coming to teams now ranked in the AVCA Poll. The Cougars' 18-match winning streak is the third-longest active streak in the country. Houston also pushes a win streak against Memphis (17-13, 7-10 The American) to nine games.
Sophomore Kellen Morin paced the team with a .818 hitting percentage, posting nine kills on 11 attempts with no errors. Senior Abbie Jackson led the match with 11 kills, extending her streak of matches with 10-or-more kills to 15.
Both senior Morgan Janda and senior Abbie Jackson posted double-doubles in the win. Janda earned her fifth of the season and fourth in the last five matches with a match-leading 23 assists and 10 digs, while Jackson tallied her eighth of the year with 11 kills and 10 digs.
Four Cougars posted double-digit digs in the match, with junior Kate Georgiades' 23 and graduate Kennedy Warren's 10 joining the Janda and Jackson's 10 dig performances.
SET ONE
After trading points to start the match, Houston went on a 4-0 run to take a 6-4 lead that the team never relinquished for the remainder of the frame. The teams went back-and-forth for the rest of the first set, with neither team able to rattle off an extended run, giving Houston the 25-20 set victory.
The Cougars hit .364 as a team in the first set, as Morin tallied four kills on six attempts and Jackson added five kills as well.
SET TWO
Houston again wasted no time in taking a lead in the second frame, starting the set with a 4-0 run giving Houston another lead that they never gave up in the set. The Cougars posted multiple runs throughout the second set, holding Memphis to 11-for-25 (44 percent) on side-outs to earn set-point at 24-18. After a marathon rally that lasted over a minute, the Cougars took the second set, 25-18, after a forcing a Tigers attack error.
Georgiades earned 10 digs in the set, while Janda tallied seven assists.
SET THREE
On the verge of history, the Cougars fought through an early 3-1 deficit with a 6-0 run to take a 11-5 lead. Houston kept its foot on the gas for the remainder of the match, taking the set, 25-18, to earn the straight-set victory.
UP NEXT
The Cougars play their last regular season home match as SMU visits the Fertitta Center on Sunday. First serve is scheduled for 1 p.m., with Senior Day ceremonies taking place immediately prior to the match.
BUY TICKETS
Fans can purchase Houston Volleyball tickets by calling 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) or by clicking here. The 31-match schedule features 14 contests inside the Fertitta Center.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
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 (4684).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarVB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarVB. Fans also can follow the team on Instagram at @UHCougarVB.
– UHCougars.com –
Houston (26-2, 17-0 The American) hasn't lost a match since Sept. 15 and has only lost twice, both losses coming to teams now ranked in the AVCA Poll. The Cougars' 18-match winning streak is the third-longest active streak in the country. Houston also pushes a win streak against Memphis (17-13, 7-10 The American) to nine games.
Sophomore Kellen Morin paced the team with a .818 hitting percentage, posting nine kills on 11 attempts with no errors. Senior Abbie Jackson led the match with 11 kills, extending her streak of matches with 10-or-more kills to 15.
Both senior Morgan Janda and senior Abbie Jackson posted double-doubles in the win. Janda earned her fifth of the season and fourth in the last five matches with a match-leading 23 assists and 10 digs, while Jackson tallied her eighth of the year with 11 kills and 10 digs.
Four Cougars posted double-digit digs in the match, with junior Kate Georgiades' 23 and graduate Kennedy Warren's 10 joining the Janda and Jackson's 10 dig performances.
SET ONE
After trading points to start the match, Houston went on a 4-0 run to take a 6-4 lead that the team never relinquished for the remainder of the frame. The teams went back-and-forth for the rest of the first set, with neither team able to rattle off an extended run, giving Houston the 25-20 set victory.
The Cougars hit .364 as a team in the first set, as Morin tallied four kills on six attempts and Jackson added five kills as well.
SET TWO
Houston again wasted no time in taking a lead in the second frame, starting the set with a 4-0 run giving Houston another lead that they never gave up in the set. The Cougars posted multiple runs throughout the second set, holding Memphis to 11-for-25 (44 percent) on side-outs to earn set-point at 24-18. After a marathon rally that lasted over a minute, the Cougars took the second set, 25-18, after a forcing a Tigers attack error.
Georgiades earned 10 digs in the set, while Janda tallied seven assists.
SET THREE
On the verge of history, the Cougars fought through an early 3-1 deficit with a 6-0 run to take a 11-5 lead. Houston kept its foot on the gas for the remainder of the match, taking the set, 25-18, to earn the straight-set victory.
UP NEXT
The Cougars play their last regular season home match as SMU visits the Fertitta Center on Sunday. First serve is scheduled for 1 p.m., with Senior Day ceremonies taking place immediately prior to the match.
BUY TICKETS
Fans can purchase Houston Volleyball tickets by calling 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) or by clicking here. The 31-match schedule features 14 contests inside the Fertitta Center.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
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 (4684).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarVB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarVB. Fans also can follow the team on Instagram at @UHCougarVB.
– UHCougars.com –
Team Stats
Mem
UH
Kills
32
46
Errors
17
13
Attempts
126
131
Hitting %
.119
.252
Points
39
54
Assists
30
40
Aces
3
2
Blocks
4
6
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
11
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Kills
9
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Players Mentioned
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/ VolleyballMB
/ VolleyballOH
/ VolleyballHouston at Big 12 Media Days
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