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Houston Opens Big 12 Conference Play with Sweep of Kansas State
9/25/2024 9:20:00 PM | Volleyball
Head Coach David Rehr earns 650th career win as Cougars begin league play with straight-set victory
MANHATTAN, Kansas – The University of Houston Volleyball team collected its first Big 12 Conference win with a road sweep of Kansas State inside Morgan Family Arena on Wednesday night.
Houston (6-5, 1-0 Big 12) used its fourth sweep of the year to claim a win in its league opener behind double-doubles from graduates Angela Grieve (team-leading 15 kills, 10 digs) and Annie Cooke (19 assists, 10 digs). Grieve now has a team-leading four double-doubles on the year while Cooke clinched her 26th career feat.
The win earned Head Coach David Rehr his 650th career victory and 109th with the Cougars. He became the fastest coach in the NCAA Era to 100 wins last season with a 3-0 win over Oklahoma on Nov. 10, 2023.
Graduate libero Kate Georgiades extended her streak of double-digit dig performances with team-leading 12 in the match while senior outside hitter Katie Corelli secured her 23rd career double-digit kill tally with 12.
The Cougars started the match strong, winning the first four points to take an early lead in the first set. Kansas State (2-8, 0-1 Big 12) fought back, tying the frame at 11-11 before earning a 20-17 lead later in the set. The Cougars wouldn't go quietly, staging a late comeback to even the set at 23-23 and forcing extras to win the set, 27-25.
Grieve recorded six digs and two blocks along with five kills to lead Houston in the opening frame.
The second set remained close in the early stages, with the Wildcats earning a one-point lead after 15 points. A 7-0 run fueled by kills from redshirt junior Barakat Rahmon, junior Avery Shimaitis and Grieve put Houston up 18-13, and the Cougars continued to hold the advantage through the end, winning the second, 25-20.
Another close set ensued in the third. Remaining tied after 10 points, Houston and Kansas State would battle to 12 ties throughout the set as neither team earned a sizable edge until a 4-1 Cougar stretch put Houston up by four. The Wildcats nearly fought back to even the set, but Houston shut the door on a comeback, clinching the sweep with a 25-23 win in the final frame.
NOTABLES
· Ten of Houston's 12 all-time Big 12 wins have come via sweeps.
· Freshman Lily Barron continued her success from the service line, collecting two aces to bring her season total to 23.
· Right sides Shimaitis and Corelli combined for 21 kills on 46 attempts, hitting .391 as a pair.
· The Cougars recorded seven blocks in the match, led by redshirt sophomore Ella Wendel's five.
UP NEXT
Houston continues its road trip, heading to #9 Kansas for a 6:30 p.m., Friday tilt to wrap up the first week of league play.
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.
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Houston (6-5, 1-0 Big 12) used its fourth sweep of the year to claim a win in its league opener behind double-doubles from graduates Angela Grieve (team-leading 15 kills, 10 digs) and Annie Cooke (19 assists, 10 digs). Grieve now has a team-leading four double-doubles on the year while Cooke clinched her 26th career feat.
The win earned Head Coach David Rehr his 650th career victory and 109th with the Cougars. He became the fastest coach in the NCAA Era to 100 wins last season with a 3-0 win over Oklahoma on Nov. 10, 2023.
Graduate libero Kate Georgiades extended her streak of double-digit dig performances with team-leading 12 in the match while senior outside hitter Katie Corelli secured her 23rd career double-digit kill tally with 12.
The Cougars started the match strong, winning the first four points to take an early lead in the first set. Kansas State (2-8, 0-1 Big 12) fought back, tying the frame at 11-11 before earning a 20-17 lead later in the set. The Cougars wouldn't go quietly, staging a late comeback to even the set at 23-23 and forcing extras to win the set, 27-25.
Grieve recorded six digs and two blocks along with five kills to lead Houston in the opening frame.
The second set remained close in the early stages, with the Wildcats earning a one-point lead after 15 points. A 7-0 run fueled by kills from redshirt junior Barakat Rahmon, junior Avery Shimaitis and Grieve put Houston up 18-13, and the Cougars continued to hold the advantage through the end, winning the second, 25-20.
Another close set ensued in the third. Remaining tied after 10 points, Houston and Kansas State would battle to 12 ties throughout the set as neither team earned a sizable edge until a 4-1 Cougar stretch put Houston up by four. The Wildcats nearly fought back to even the set, but Houston shut the door on a comeback, clinching the sweep with a 25-23 win in the final frame.
NOTABLES
· Ten of Houston's 12 all-time Big 12 wins have come via sweeps.
· Freshman Lily Barron continued her success from the service line, collecting two aces to bring her season total to 23.
· Right sides Shimaitis and Corelli combined for 21 kills on 46 attempts, hitting .391 as a pair.
· The Cougars recorded seven blocks in the match, led by redshirt sophomore Ella Wendel's five.
UP NEXT
Houston continues its road trip, heading to #9 Kansas for a 6:30 p.m., Friday tilt to wrap up the first week of league play.
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 –
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Team Stats
UH
KState
Kills
50
48
Errors
12
19
Attempts
132
134
Hitting %
.288
.216
Points
61.0
56.0
Assists
48
47
Aces
4
2
Blocks
7
6
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
15
Aces
1
Blocks
3
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
7
Aces
2
Blocks
1
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