PREVIEW: Cougars Clash with Cardinals in Midweek Matchup

HOUSTON – The University of Houston Volleyball team is set to host Lamar in the Fertitta Center at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday.


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LAST TIME OUT
Houston emerged victorious in all three of its matches in the Houston Invitational defeating Texas Southern, Abilene Christian and Houston Christian.

QUICK HITS

Thirteen (13) of Houston's 18 players are newcomers, including eight transfers and five freshmen.
Six of those eight transfers are from Power Four schools, including three from the SEC. Those three are setter Kalei Edson (Auburn), and a pair of outside hitters Kamille Gibson (Oklahoma) and Sydney Jones (Tennessee).
Head Coach David Rehr enters his eighth season in charge of the Cougars. In his time with Houston, he's posted a 128-81 record, including a 73-47 record in conference play.
Assistant Coach Dylan Ross returns to Houston following a six-year stint as a head coach at his alma mater Loras College, where he led the Duhawks to the DIII Men's Volleyball Championship Elite Eight in 2024.
The Cougars return 22% of kills, 6% of assists, 28% of digs and 28% of blocks from the 2025 season.
Nine Cougars claim the state of Texas as their home with four hailing from the greater Houston area.
Houston's schedule provides a challenge with eight opponents reaching the NCAA Tournament a year ago and four playing in the regional semifinals.
The Cougars rank second in the Big 12 in hitting percentage (.313) and assists per set (13)
Setter Kalei Edson ranks third in the Big 12 in assists per set (10.72)
Outside hitter Sydney Jones sits third in the Big 12 in kills per set (4.32)

SERIES HISTORY
COOGS vs. Lamar

All-time: Houston leads 42-20-2
Sets: 149-85
In Houston: Houston leads 26-11-2
At Beaumont: Houston leads 15-4
Last meeting: Houston won 3-1 | Beaumont | Sept. 10, 2019
Houston Streak: W8
Rehr's UH career vs. Lamar: 1-0
UH's Last 5: WWWWW (5-0)
Houston's Longest Win Streak: 9
Houston's Longest Losing Streak: 5

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