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Houston Drops Weekend Finale to rv SMU
9/14/2024 8:47:00 PM | Volleyball
Cougars lose SMU Doubletree Invitational closer in four sets
DALLAS – The University of Houston Volleyball team fell to rv SMU in four sets in its final match of the weekend on Saturday afternoon in Moody Coliseum.
Senior outside Katie Corelli continued to shine on the right side for the Cougars (3-4), tallying 13 kills and a .296 hitting percentage. Graduate libero Kate Georgiades continued her streak of matches with 10+ digs that dates back to Nov. 22, 2023, recording 15 against the Mustangs (6-3).
Graduate outside Angela Grieve posted her second double-double of the season and 12th of her career with 12 kills and 11 digs while freshman Lily Barron exceled on the service line and defensively, posting four aces and 14 digs.
SMU controlled play in the first set after trading points early. Remaining even after four serves, SMU rattled off a 7-0 run and never looked back, claiming victory in the first, 25-12.
Houston fought back in the second. A 6-1 run to start the frame put Houston ahead, and the Cougars maintained a 15-10 lead at the media timeout. While SMU closed the gap to 20-17, Houston never let the Mustangs get any closer, winning the second, 25-20, behind five kills on seven attempts (.714) from Corelli and nine digs from Georgiades.
A Cougar-controlled second gave way to a back-and-forth third. After seven ties and two lead changes, SMU put together a few short runs to win the set, 25-17.
Another tense set awaited in the fourth. Despite 12 ties, including as late at 22-22, a 3-0 Mustang run was enough to seal the match for SMU, clinching the set, 25-22.
NOTABLES
· The Cougars are now 14-8 in matches immediately following a loss.
· With one service ace in the match, graduate setter Annie Cooke claimed sole control of fourth on Houston's all-time aces list, tallying 121 in her career. She needs one to tie Karen Bell (1988-91) for third.
UP NEXT
Houston returns home for the Cougar Challenge, featuring tilts against Texas A&M – Commerce (7 p.m., Thursday), Ole Miss (7 p.m., Friday) and Tennessee State (5 p.m., Saturday). The weekend tournament marks the Cougars' last battles before conference play starts on Sept. 25 at Kansas State.
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– UHCougars.com –
Senior outside Katie Corelli continued to shine on the right side for the Cougars (3-4), tallying 13 kills and a .296 hitting percentage. Graduate libero Kate Georgiades continued her streak of matches with 10+ digs that dates back to Nov. 22, 2023, recording 15 against the Mustangs (6-3).
Graduate outside Angela Grieve posted her second double-double of the season and 12th of her career with 12 kills and 11 digs while freshman Lily Barron exceled on the service line and defensively, posting four aces and 14 digs.
SMU controlled play in the first set after trading points early. Remaining even after four serves, SMU rattled off a 7-0 run and never looked back, claiming victory in the first, 25-12.
Houston fought back in the second. A 6-1 run to start the frame put Houston ahead, and the Cougars maintained a 15-10 lead at the media timeout. While SMU closed the gap to 20-17, Houston never let the Mustangs get any closer, winning the second, 25-20, behind five kills on seven attempts (.714) from Corelli and nine digs from Georgiades.
A Cougar-controlled second gave way to a back-and-forth third. After seven ties and two lead changes, SMU put together a few short runs to win the set, 25-17.
Another tense set awaited in the fourth. Despite 12 ties, including as late at 22-22, a 3-0 Mustang run was enough to seal the match for SMU, clinching the set, 25-22.
NOTABLES
· The Cougars are now 14-8 in matches immediately following a loss.
· With one service ace in the match, graduate setter Annie Cooke claimed sole control of fourth on Houston's all-time aces list, tallying 121 in her career. She needs one to tie Karen Bell (1988-91) for third.
UP NEXT
Houston returns home for the Cougar Challenge, featuring tilts against Texas A&M – Commerce (7 p.m., Thursday), Ole Miss (7 p.m., Friday) and Tennessee State (5 p.m., Saturday). The weekend tournament marks the Cougars' last battles before conference play starts on Sept. 25 at Kansas State.
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
SMU
Kills
40
59
Errors
23
13
Attempts
138
136
Hitting %
.123
.338
Points
51.0
80.0
Assists
36
53
Aces
7
6
Blocks
4
15
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
12
Aces
2
Blocks
1
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
4
Aces
4
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