#22 Volleyball Falls to #25 Baylor

WACO, Texas – The #22 University of Houston Volleyball staff posted a .324 hitting share in conjunction with 65 kills, however could not conquer #25 Baylor within the Cougars’ regular-season street finale at Ferrell Center on Wednesday night.

Houston (17-9, 10-7 Big 12) led the fit in maximum statistical classes, together with hitting share (.324-.287), kills (65-56), digs (62-55) and blocks (8.0-4.0), however Baylor (16-12, 10-8 Big 12) rallied in the back of seven provider aces to take the win. 

Gradaute Kenna Sauer led Houston with a double-double that includes 21 kills and 11 digs. With 21 kills, she earned her 2nd fit of the season and 8th occupation fit with 20-or-more kills. Graduate Abbie Jackson additionally tallied a double-double with 15 kills and 10 digs, whilst junior Kellen Morin recorded 10 kills and added 5 blocks. Senior Kate Georgiades used 18 digs to post her 97th occupation fit with double-digits within the class.

Senior Annie Cooke recorded 28 assists within the fit to convey her occupation general to 3,135, passing Susan Rice (3,116; 1989-90) for sole keep an eye on of 5th on Houston’s occupation assists listing. 

SET ONE

The groups traded issues early, ultimate even after 12 issues. Houston used a 3-0 run to take the early lead, however Baylor responded with a run of its personal to once more tie the set at 10-10. The groups remained shut, preventing to any other stalemate at 16-16, however the Bears pulled forward with a 4-1 stretch to take a 20-17 lead. While Houston got here inside of one, Baylor closed the set, 25-23.

Houston recorded 3 blocks within the set, whilst keeping Baylor to none.

SET TWO

While the groups remained shut early, preventing to a tie at 10-10, Houston rallied with a 5-1 run to take the lead. From there, the Cougars by no means allowed Baylor nearer than 3 issues, cruising to a 25-19 win.

The Cougars tallied 19 digs within the set, led by means of Georgiades’ seven. Sauer led Houston’s hitters with six kills and a .308 hitting potency.

SET THREE

The Cougars jumped out to a 5-0 lead to get started the 3rd and persisted to hang the lead at 11-6, however the Bears surged with a 9-1 run to take a 15-12 lead. While Houston would tie the set at 16-16, neither staff discovered a transparent benefit, with the rating once more night 9 instances and forcing additional play at 25-25. Baylor used to be in a position to earn back-to-back issues profitable the body, 27-25.

Houston once more outhit Baylor, .293-.186, whilst Jackson tallied seven kills with out an error and Morin recorded 3 blocks.

SET FOUR

Baylor began the fourth with a 3-0 run to earn the threshold, however Houston rallied with a 4-0 run to take the lead. The groups remained shut, struggling with to 8 ties ahead of 12-12. The Bears used a 3-1 stretch to retake the benefit and saved Houston at palms duration for the rest of the set, profitable 25-19. 

The Cougars hit over .300 within the set, posting a 17-5-37 line for a .324 potency. Sauer led Houston with seven kills. 

UP NEXT

The Cougars host Kansas State at 2 p.m., Saturday to shut out the steady season inside of Fertitta Center. The fit is Houston’s Senior Day, with the rite happening in a while after the realization of the contest. The Saturday matinee could also be Houston’s canned meals force. Any fan that brings any canned items will obtain unfastened admission to the fit. 

The sport will likely be streamed on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.

BUY TICKETS

Fans can buy Houston Volleyball tickets by means of calling 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) or by means of clicking here. 

 

SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE 

Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising marketing campaign for Houston Athletics devoted to championship luck within the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win within the Big 12. Click here to upward thrust and be counted.

 

JOIN POINT HOUSTON CLUB

Fans can lend a hand give a boost to the Houston Volleyball program by means of becoming a member of the Point HOUSTON Club. For extra information concerning the Point HOUSTON Club, lovers can click here or name Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684).

 

STAY CONNECTED

Fans can obtain updates by means of following @UHCougarVB on Twitter and meet up with the newest news and notes at the staff by means of clicking LIKE at the staff’s Facebook web page at UHCougarVB. Fans may also observe the staff on Instagram at @UHCougarVB.

 

– UHCougars.com –