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HOUSTON – The #22 University of Houston Volleyball crew faces a well-known foe in UCF two times this weekend in Fertitta Center. The Cougars open the weekend at 7 p.m. Friday sooner than last the two-match set at 3 p.m. Saturday.
Houston is coming off a three-set win in opposition to Cincinnati closing weekend which prolonged the Cougars’ win streak to 3 suits and driven Houston to 5-5 in league play.
On Friday, Houston celebrates Fertitta Fest with the primary 250 scholars in attendance receiving a loose University of Houston Coffee Mug. There also are raffle prizes for scholars in between units.
Saturday is Dads and Daughters Day at Fertitta Center. Fans are inspired to profit from a different price tag bundle with two tickets, two scorching canines and two beverages for $20.
QUICK HITS
- Houston entered the AVCA Poll closing season for the primary time since 1994 and tied its best ultimate score in program historical past at No. 17. In the preseason iteration of this 12 months’s ballot, the Cougars have been voted at #19 and feature been ranked as top as #13 this season. The Cougars were ranked in all 11 polls up to now this season and feature been positioned in 18 directly polls.
- The Big 12 Conference ranked as the highest volleyball convention within the nation closing 12 months consistent with the NCAA’s Conference RPI liberate and added 3 2022 NCAA match groups in Houston, BYU and UCF on July 1. The Big 12 recently has 5 groups ranked within the AVCA ballot with every other two receiving votes.
- Kellen Morin captured the University of Houston’s first-ever person Big 12 Conference honors by way of being named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week on Aug. 29. Kate Georgiades added her first Big 12 weekly honors with a Defensive Player of the Week variety closing week.
- Morin has been a power for Houston on the internet this season, main the crew in blocks in 14 of the nineteen suits and score twenty third nationally with 1.32 blocks consistent with set. Morin additionally sits at #2 within the league in hitting share whilst Georgiades ranks first in digs consistent with set (4.70).
- The Cougars held Liberty to a adverse hitting share, the primary time Houston held an opponent adverse since Aug. 26, 2017, in opposition to Southern U. Houston then repeated the feat, proscribing Cincinnati to a -.009 hitting potency on Oct. 29.
- After changing all the most sensible 5 attendances in program historical past closing 12 months, Houston has already changed the highest 3 once more this season, together with the primary two volleyball sellouts at Fertitta Center. Houston recently sits at thirty fifth in cumulative attendance and 18th in moderate attendance nationally.
- The Cougars are one in all two groups with 3 avid gamers within the most sensible 50 for occupation units performed amongst energetic avid gamers, becoming a member of Oregon. Houston’s beginning seven closing tournament comprises 4 grad scholars, two seniors and a junior.
SERIES HISTORY
Coogs vs. UCF
- All-time: Series tied 14-14
- Sets: UCF leads 56-53
- In Houston: Houston leads 7-6
- In Orlando: UCF leads 7-6
- Neutral Sites: Series tied 1-1
- Last assembly: UCF gained 3-2 | A | Nov. 25, 2022
- Houston Streak: L1
- Rehr’s UH occupation vs. UCF: 2-3
- Houston’s Last 5: LWLWL (2-3)
- Houston’s Longest Win Streak: 8, 1997-2011
- Houston’s Longest Losing Streak: 4, 2017-2019
BUY TICKETS
Fans should purchase Houston Volleyball tickets by way of calling 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) or by way of clicking here.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising marketing campaign for Houston Athletics devoted to championship good fortune 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 assist reinforce the Houston Volleyball program by way of becoming a member of the Point HOUSTON Club. For extra information concerning the Point HOUSTON Club, fanatics can click here or name Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684).
STAY CONNECTED
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