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Southern Miss' Comeback Attempt Falls Short at Houston
8/26/2023 10:40:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
HOUSTON,Texas-Southern Miss nearly forced No. 19 Houston to five sets on their home court in Fertitta Center Saturday night, but the Cougars closed out the fourth set to win the match 3-1.
The Golden Eagles found themselves in a 2-0 hole after falling short of returning from Houston's runs early in the game. The Cougars pushed ahead by up to seven points in the first set and up to a nine-point advantage in the second set, which Southern Miss could not overcome.
The Golden Eagles turned the game around in the third set, which was a back-and-forth affair with twelve ties and five lead changes. After tying at 19 apiece, Southern Miss pulled ahead on a 3-0 run and did not surrender its lead. Aysu Dalogullari closed the set out with a kill to win the set 25-23.
Facing a must-win situation, the Golden Eagles kept its momentum heading into the fourth set as a pair of kills from Mia Wesley gave the team an early lead. However, Houston staged a 7-1 run that pushed the score to 18-9.Â
Southern Miss fought back and reduced the lead all the way to one point, but the Cougars escaped a fifth set after consecutive errors from the Golden Eagles.
Mia Wesley recorded her first double-double of the season with a game-high 22 kills and 11 digs. She has recorded 20-plus kills in 17 games during her career with the Black & Gold. Cailin Demps notched 13 kills, which landed one shy of tying her career-high. Â
Dalogullari recorded a team-high 15 digs, followed by freshman setter Hayden Riddle's 14 digs. Riddle recorded her first career double-double by also tallying 17 assists.
Up Next
Southern Miss looks to leave Houston with a win tomorrow against the USC Trojans, who have also suffered losses to Houston and Rice this weekend.
The game will be played again in the Fertitta Center at the University of Houston with the game time set for 11 a.m.
The Golden Eagles found themselves in a 2-0 hole after falling short of returning from Houston's runs early in the game. The Cougars pushed ahead by up to seven points in the first set and up to a nine-point advantage in the second set, which Southern Miss could not overcome.
The Golden Eagles turned the game around in the third set, which was a back-and-forth affair with twelve ties and five lead changes. After tying at 19 apiece, Southern Miss pulled ahead on a 3-0 run and did not surrender its lead. Aysu Dalogullari closed the set out with a kill to win the set 25-23.
Facing a must-win situation, the Golden Eagles kept its momentum heading into the fourth set as a pair of kills from Mia Wesley gave the team an early lead. However, Houston staged a 7-1 run that pushed the score to 18-9.Â
Southern Miss fought back and reduced the lead all the way to one point, but the Cougars escaped a fifth set after consecutive errors from the Golden Eagles.
Mia Wesley recorded her first double-double of the season with a game-high 22 kills and 11 digs. She has recorded 20-plus kills in 17 games during her career with the Black & Gold. Cailin Demps notched 13 kills, which landed one shy of tying her career-high. Â
Dalogullari recorded a team-high 15 digs, followed by freshman setter Hayden Riddle's 14 digs. Riddle recorded her first career double-double by also tallying 17 assists.
Up Next
Southern Miss looks to leave Houston with a win tomorrow against the USC Trojans, who have also suffered losses to Houston and Rice this weekend.
The game will be played again in the Fertitta Center at the University of Houston with the game time set for 11 a.m.
Team Stats
USM
UH
Kills
50
50
Errors
26
20
Attempts
167
147
Hitting %
.144
.204
Points
61.0
67.0
Assists
45
48
Aces
7
7
Blocks
4
10
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
22
Aces
3
Blocks
0
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
1
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