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Volleyball Receiving Votes in AVCA Poll
8/6/2025 3:57:00 PM | Volleyball
Head Coach David Rehr’s squad to open season as one of eight Big 12 teams receiving votes
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Volleyball team received votes in the preseason release of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) poll, the organization announced Wednesday.Â
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The Cougars collected 26 points in the poll, one of eight Big 12 teams to earn nods from the head coach voters and the seventh-most points of a Big 12 team. It continues a streak of four straight seasons with Houston earning votes in at least one AVCA poll.Â
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Houston returns middle blockers Barakat Rahmon and Kellen Morin, who have combined for 359 career blocks, as well as right-side Avery Shimaitis and a duo of rising sophomores in Lily Barron and Addisyn Pohl. Joining the Cougars for the 2025 season are four transfers – Lottie Scully, Halle Schroder, Brenya Reid and Alyssa Gonzalez – as well as incoming freshmen Tenesyn Frye, Tara Greenberry, Olivia Klimis, Gillian Pitts and Aubrey Sears. Â
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The Cougars have seen historic success under Coach Rehr, including the team's first conference championship since 1999 and a pair of trips to the NCAA Tournament (2022 Sweet Sixteen, 2023 Second Round). Rehr has led Houston to a 115-60 (.657) record in his six seasons at the helm, mentoring student-athletes who have earned 21 All-Conference accolades, 12 All-America honors and five positional Player of the Year titles.Â
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SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Volleyball by joining the Point Houston Club which provides financial support directly to Houston Volleyball for needs beyond its operating budget.
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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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The Cougars collected 26 points in the poll, one of eight Big 12 teams to earn nods from the head coach voters and the seventh-most points of a Big 12 team. It continues a streak of four straight seasons with Houston earning votes in at least one AVCA poll.Â
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Houston returns middle blockers Barakat Rahmon and Kellen Morin, who have combined for 359 career blocks, as well as right-side Avery Shimaitis and a duo of rising sophomores in Lily Barron and Addisyn Pohl. Joining the Cougars for the 2025 season are four transfers – Lottie Scully, Halle Schroder, Brenya Reid and Alyssa Gonzalez – as well as incoming freshmen Tenesyn Frye, Tara Greenberry, Olivia Klimis, Gillian Pitts and Aubrey Sears. Â
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The Cougars have seen historic success under Coach Rehr, including the team's first conference championship since 1999 and a pair of trips to the NCAA Tournament (2022 Sweet Sixteen, 2023 Second Round). Rehr has led Houston to a 115-60 (.657) record in his six seasons at the helm, mentoring student-athletes who have earned 21 All-Conference accolades, 12 All-America honors and five positional Player of the Year titles.Â
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SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Volleyball by joining the Point Houston Club which provides financial support directly to Houston Volleyball for needs beyond its operating budget.
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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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