University of Houston Athletics
Saturday, November 1
Cincinnati, Ohio
Noon
University of Houston
at
Cincinnati
Photo by: Erik Williams
PREVIEW: Cougars Face Cincinnati
10/31/2025 1:35:00 PM | Volleyball
Houston faces long-time conference foe Cincinnati
CINCINNATI – Houston Volleyball continues a three-match road trip with a match at Cincinnati at noon, Saturday.
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| Date | Time | Links | Saturday, Nov. 1 | Noon Cincinnati, Ohio ESPN+ | Stats | Tickets |
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| Game Notes | Houston | |||
| Social Media | @uhcougarvb  | @uhccougarvb  | Cougar Volleyball  | #GoCoogs | #BeSomeone |
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QUICK HITS
- The Cougars' middle duo of Kellen Morin and Barakat Rahmon sit in fourth and fifth in the Big 12 with 1.32 and 1.27 blocks per set, respectively. Houston is the only Big 12 school with two players with at least 1.25 blocks per set.
- Head Coach David Rehr is in his seventh season at the helm of the Cougars. In his time with Houston, he's posted a 123-73 record, including a 73-40 record in conference play.
- The Cougars have a strong record against the current Big 12 landscape, holding a 137-111 record against league foes all-time.
- The Cougars' blocking effort has been a highlight for the team this season. Ranking 19th in the nation with 2.73 blocks per set, Houston's mark currently sits as the team's highest since 1998 when the team amassed 3.03 per set. The total is the second most in the Big 12, behind only Arizona State's 2.83.
- Rahmon is eighth in the Big 12 with a .351 hitting percentage.
SERIES HISTORY
COOGS vs. CINCINNATI
- All-time: Houston leads 15-14
- Sets: Cincinnati leads 54-51
- In Houston: Series tied 7-7
- In Cincinnati: Cincinnati leads 7-6
- Neutral: Houston leads 2-0
- Last meeting: Houston won 3-1 | Houston | Nov. 1, 2024
- Houston Streak: W6
- Rehr's UH career vs. CIN: 6-1
- UH's Last 5: WWWWW (5-0)
- Houston's Longest Win Streak: 6
- Houston's Longest Losing Streak: 7
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Volleyball by providing NIL opportunities or by joining the Point Houston Club which provides financial support directly to Houston Volleyball for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarVB on X, formerly known as Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarVB. Fans also can follow the team on Instagram at @UHCougarVB.
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Players Mentioned
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