Wednesday, October 16
Tempe, Ariz.
9 p.m.
University of Houston
8-8,3-3Big 12
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3
Arizona State
17-2,6-1Big 12
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Houston
24
21
16
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Arizona St.
26
25
25
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Houston Falls to #13 Arizona State
10/17/2024 12:12:00 AM | Volleyball
Cougars drop Arizona road trip opener in Tempe
TEMPE, Ariz. – The University of Houston Volleyball team fell in straight sets to #13 Arizona State inside Mullett Arena on Wednesday evening.
Senior libero Kate Georgiades tallied her 20th consecutive match with double-digit digs, posting 17 on the night while graduate outside hitter Angela Grieve led the match with 16 kills, her 86th career match with 10-or-more. Graduate setter Annie Cooke earned 17 assists and 10 digs for her 28th career double-double.
Houston (8-8, 3-3 Big 12) and Arizona State (17-2, 6-1 Big 12) went back-and-forth throughout the first set. Remaining tied after 12 points, a 4-1 run gave the Cougars the lead. The Sun Devils retied the set at 16-all, claiming the momentum as they claimed a 22-19 edge. Houston fought back with a 4-1 stretch to even the score again, forcing extras as the score remained tied at 24-24. Arizona State went on to win back-to-back points to claim the first, 26-24.
The second set remained close early. Splitting the first eight serves, Arizona State used a 4-1 stretch to claim the lead. While the Sun Devils never ceded their advantage, Houston didn't allow the deficit to grow larger than four as Arizona State took the set, 25-21.
The Sun Devils quickly closed the door in the third. Leading 9-6 after 15 points, Arizona State cruised throughout the frame to claim the set, 25-16, and the match, 3-0.
NOTABLES
· Cooke moved into sole possession of ninth on Houston's career matches played list with her 128th. She also moved into a tie for eighth on Houston's career sets played list with 472.
· Redshirt senior setter Rebecca Rocassin reached 2,500 career assists with 13 in the match.
· Houston out-blocked Arizona State, 6.0-5.0.
UP NEXT
Houston continues its road trip as it heads south to Tucson, Ariz., for an 8 p.m. CT, Friday, tilt against Arizona.
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– UHCougars.com –
Senior libero Kate Georgiades tallied her 20th consecutive match with double-digit digs, posting 17 on the night while graduate outside hitter Angela Grieve led the match with 16 kills, her 86th career match with 10-or-more. Graduate setter Annie Cooke earned 17 assists and 10 digs for her 28th career double-double.
Houston (8-8, 3-3 Big 12) and Arizona State (17-2, 6-1 Big 12) went back-and-forth throughout the first set. Remaining tied after 12 points, a 4-1 run gave the Cougars the lead. The Sun Devils retied the set at 16-all, claiming the momentum as they claimed a 22-19 edge. Houston fought back with a 4-1 stretch to even the score again, forcing extras as the score remained tied at 24-24. Arizona State went on to win back-to-back points to claim the first, 26-24.
The second set remained close early. Splitting the first eight serves, Arizona State used a 4-1 stretch to claim the lead. While the Sun Devils never ceded their advantage, Houston didn't allow the deficit to grow larger than four as Arizona State took the set, 25-21.
The Sun Devils quickly closed the door in the third. Leading 9-6 after 15 points, Arizona State cruised throughout the frame to claim the set, 25-16, and the match, 3-0.
NOTABLES
· Cooke moved into sole possession of ninth on Houston's career matches played list with her 128th. She also moved into a tie for eighth on Houston's career sets played list with 472.
· Redshirt senior setter Rebecca Rocassin reached 2,500 career assists with 13 in the match.
· Houston out-blocked Arizona State, 6.0-5.0.
UP NEXT
Houston continues its road trip as it heads south to Tucson, Ariz., for an 8 p.m. CT, Friday, tilt against Arizona.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Volleyball joining the Point Houston Club which provides financial support directly to Houston Volleyball for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarVB on X, formerly known as 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
UH
ASU
Kills
41
50
Errors
16
9
Attempts
126
119
Hitting %
.198
.345
Points
49.0
57.0
Assists
36
46
Aces
2
2
Blocks
6
5
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
16
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Players Mentioned
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/ VolleyballHouston at Big 12 Media Days
Thursday, August 07
Cougars All-Access: Barakat Rahmon (VB)
Tuesday, November 19
Cougars All-Access: Kate Georgiades (VB)
Wednesday, October 02
Cougars All-Access: David Rehr (VB)
Monday, September 16