University of Houston Athletics

PREVIEW: Cougars Head to West Virginia
10/29/2025 4:01:00 PM | Volleyball
Houston makes first trip to Morgantown, W. Va, as members of the Big 12 Conference
MORGANTOWN, W. VA. – Houston Volleyball is back in action this week as it heads to West Virginia for a 5 p.m. CT, Thursday, match against the Mountaineers.
| AT WEST VIRGINIA (13-7, 1-7 BIG 12) | ||||
| Date | Time | Links | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 5 p.m. Morgantown, W. Va. | WVU Coliseum ESPN+ | Stats | Tickets |
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| Game Notes | Houston | |||
| Social Media | @uhcougarvb |
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QUICK HITS
- The Cougars' middle duo of Kellen Morin and Barakat Rahmon sit in fourth and fifth in the Big 12 with 1.32 and 1.27 blocks per set, respectively. Houston is the only Big 12 school with two players with at least 1.25 blocks per set.
- Head Coach David Rehr is in his seventh season at the helm of the Cougars. In his time with Houston, he's posted a 123-72 record, including a 73-39 record in conference play.
- The Cougars have a strong record against the current Big 12 landscape, holding a 137-110 record against league foes all-time.
- The Cougars' blocking effort has been a highlight for the team this season. Ranking 19th in the nation with 2.73 blocks per set, Houston's mark currently sits as the team's highest since 1998 when the team amassed 3.03 per set. The total is the second most in the Big 12, behind only Arizona State's 2.83.
- Rahmon is eighth in the Big 12 with a .351 hitting percentage.
- Senior Lottie Scully ranks third among active Big 12 players with 2,985 assists. She is just 15 assists away from 3,000 in her career.
- Senior Bre Reid has posted 957 kills in her career, just 43 away from 1,000. She has the seventh most kills among active players in the Big 12 Conference.
SERIES HISTORY
COOGS vs. WEST VIRGINIA
- All-time: Houston leads 5-0
- Sets: Houston leads 15-3
- In Houston: Houston leads 3-0
- In Morgantown: Houston leads 1-0
- Neutral: Houston leads 1-0
- Last meeting: Houston won 3-1 | Houston | Oct. 4, 2024
- Houston Streak: W5
- Rehr's UH career vs. WVU: 3-0
- UH's Last 5: WWWWW (5-0)
- Houston's Longest Win Streak: 5
- Houston's Longest Losing Streak: N/A
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
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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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Players Mentioned
HIGHLIGHTS: Houston 3, Texas Tech 1
Sunday, September 28
Houston 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
















