University of Houston Athletics
Wednesday, November 19
Houston, Texas
7 p.m.
University of Houston
8-18,1-14Big 12
0
vs
3
Kansas State
16-8,9-7Big 12
1
2
3
F
Kansas St.
25
25
25
3
Houston
19
20
20
0
Photo by: Erik Williams
Gillian Pitts Notches Double-Digit Digs Against rv Kansas State
11/19/2025 9:27:00 PM | Volleyball
Houston falls to Wildcats in straight sets on Wednesday night
HOUSTON – Houston Volleyball fell in three sets to rv Kansas State on Wednesday night at Fertitta Center.
Senior Brenya Reid posted 11 kills to lead the Houston (8-18, 1-14 Big 12) offense while freshman Gillian Pitts notched 15 digs for her third straight match with double figures in the category.
Kansas State (16-8, 9-7 Big 12) grabbed the lead of the opening set early, winning seven of the first 10 points, and never relinquished its edge to win the first, 25-19.
The teams clashed early in the second. Evenly splitting the first 10 points, Houston and Kansas State saw ties at every score before a 3-0 run put the Wildcats in front. The Cougars got within three at 22-19, but Kansas State hung on to win the frame, 25-20.
The third set was another back-and-forth affair early with eight ties before Houston won back-to-back points for a 10-8 lead. The Cougars extended its edge to four at 14-10, but an 8-1 run for the Wildcats put the visitors in front, allowing Kansas State to earn a 25-20 set win in the third.
UP NEXT
Houston caps a four-match homestand as #9 Arizona State visits Fertitta Center for a 7 p.m., Friday, first serve. The match will be streamed on ESPN+.
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Senior Brenya Reid posted 11 kills to lead the Houston (8-18, 1-14 Big 12) offense while freshman Gillian Pitts notched 15 digs for her third straight match with double figures in the category.
Kansas State (16-8, 9-7 Big 12) grabbed the lead of the opening set early, winning seven of the first 10 points, and never relinquished its edge to win the first, 25-19.
The teams clashed early in the second. Evenly splitting the first 10 points, Houston and Kansas State saw ties at every score before a 3-0 run put the Wildcats in front. The Cougars got within three at 22-19, but Kansas State hung on to win the frame, 25-20.
The third set was another back-and-forth affair early with eight ties before Houston won back-to-back points for a 10-8 lead. The Cougars extended its edge to four at 14-10, but an 8-1 run for the Wildcats put the visitors in front, allowing Kansas State to earn a 25-20 set win in the third.
UP NEXT
Houston caps a four-match homestand as #9 Arizona State visits Fertitta Center for a 7 p.m., Friday, first serve. The match will be streamed on ESPN+.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Volleyball by providing NIL opportunities or by 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
KState
UH
Kills
45
32
Errors
16
18
Attempts
113
108
Hitting %
.257
.130
Points
56.0
39.0
Assists
41
30
Aces
5
3
Blocks
6
4
Game Leaders
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
5
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Players Mentioned
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