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Attack Struggles as Tigers are Swept by Houston

HOUSTON, Texas – Capping off a brief two-match road trip, the Memphis Tigers (8-12, 1-7) weren't able to get anything going on the attack in a sweep at the hands of the Houston Cougars (16-4, 6-2). Memphis hit just .066 as a team while the Cougars hit .283 with seven fewer attack errors.

Memphis 0, Houston 3
17-25, 18-25, 17-25

Set 1

  • The set featured a match-low two ties and one lead change
  • Houston took a 3-2 lead on a kill by Rachel Tullos and led the rest of the way
  • The Tigers got within two at 8-6 before the Cougars scored five of the next six to control the set
  • Houston closed the set on a 7-2 run

Set 2

  • Memphis led 7-6 before the Cougars struck for four straight and the Tigers never got closer than two
  • A 6-0 run by Houston built the lead to 10 (23-13)
  • The Tigers hit -.