It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site in Houston, TX gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Houston, TX is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Levy Park in Houston, TX with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Mastro's Steakhouse or visit Sam Houston Park, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Houston, TX, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Houston, TX understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Houston, TX 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Austin Romaine took two interceptions for touchdowns to push the Red Raiders to their 11th-straight home win SaturdayBy: Associated PressLUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech linebacker Austin Romaine became the first FBS player in 13 years to return two interceptions for touchdowns on consecutive throws, Cameron Dickey ran for two scores and the No. 11 Red Raiders beat Sam Houston 49-14 on Saturday.Both pick-6s by Romaine came in the opening minute of the second quarter, and were against different quar...
Austin Romaine took two interceptions for touchdowns to push the Red Raiders to their 11th-straight home win Saturday
By: Associated Press
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech linebacker Austin Romaine became the first FBS player in 13 years to return two interceptions for touchdowns on consecutive throws, Cameron Dickey ran for two scores and the No. 11 Red Raiders beat Sam Houston 49-14 on Saturday.
Both pick-6s by Romaine came in the opening minute of the second quarter, and were against different quarterbacks.
"I was in disbelief that I did it twice in a row," Romaine said. "It was crazy."
The Red Raiders (4-0) extended their home winning streak to 11 games, their longest since 12 in a row from 2007-09.
A nearly five-TD favorite, Texas Tech led only 21-14 at halftime before Dickey's second scoring run, a 13-yarder, and Will Hammond's 21-yard TD to Coy Eakin in the first five minutes after the break.
Hammond finished 17-of-29 passing for 224 yards, but threw three interceptions in the final 5 1/2 minutes of the first half — though Sam Houston (1-3) got only seven points off those. Hammond added a 23-yard TD run in the fourth quarter.
"I'm excited about being 4-0. I'm proud of these guys, how they came out in the second half," Tech coach Joey McGuire said. "But it happened again. We've got way too many self-inflicted wounds in the first half. That's why we're playing close games. That's what we're allowing people to be in the game or why we are allowing it to be a closer game than it should be."
Landyn Locke, who came in as one of only three FBS quarterbacks with at least 300 yards passing in each of their first three games, completed 23 of 37 passes for 195 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions for the Bearkats.
Romaine, a transfer from Kansas State, had clear paths to the end zone both times while becoming the first Tech player with two pick-6s in the same game. The last time the Red Raiders did was when Kevin Curtis and Antwan Alexander both had one in a 58-0 win over Oklahoma State on Nov. 11, 2000.
"He's really been pressing. He hasn't played the way he wants to play and expects to play," McGuire said. "I sent him a couple texts this morning and then I talked to him in the locker room before the game. ... Go out and be Austin Romaine, go be that guy. And he showed up today, I thought he played free."
Navy's Dashaun Peele returned two interceptions for touchdowns against Charlotte in 2024, but Romaine is the first FBS player with pick-6s on consecutive throws since DeVon Edwards for Duke against North Carolina State in 2013.
Hammond's first interception was caught in the end zone by Caesar Magee with 5:19 left in the first half. Hammond later had consecutive throws picked off, the first when he was hit throwing out of his own end zone and led to Locke's 9-yard TD pass to Chris Reed two plays later.
Locke also had a 52-yard TD pass to Tim Burns.
YOUNG SACKER Texas Tech freshman edge rusher LaDamion Guyton got his first two career sacks.
"It's great to see Guyton show up," McGuire said.
Guyton was supposed to be a high school senior this season, but reclassified to the Class of 2026 and was an early enrollee during the spring.
THE TAKEAWAY Sam Houston: The Bearkats, in only their fourth FBS season, lost 55-0 at No. 8 Texas last year in their only other game against a Top 25 team.
Texas Tech: In the end, the Red Raiders got the expected lopsided win in their last non-conference game. But the first month of the season was a grind for the defending Big 12 champions. They had trouble finishing drives in their opener against FCS team Abilene Christian, had to rally to win at Oregon State and had to stop a 2-point conversion in the final minute to beat Houston.
UP NEXT Texas Tech plays its first Big 12 road game at Colorado on Oct. 3. Sam Houston has an open date before playing at Liberty on Oct. 8.
WHAT: The 2026 UFL Showcase powered by NOBULL arrives in Houston on Sunday, September 27, at C.E. King High School. Houston is the third of 10 nationwide stops on the 2026 UFL Showcase calendar.*** B-Roll and interview opportunities with UFL coaches and prospective players will be available ***The player showcase provides free agent players and UFL hopefuls an opportunity to demonstrate their skills in front of UFL coaches and league personnel as they compete for 2027 roster opportunities. Since its in...
WHAT: The 2026 UFL Showcase powered by NOBULL arrives in Houston on Sunday, September 27, at C.E. King High School. Houston is the third of 10 nationwide stops on the 2026 UFL Showcase calendar.
*** B-Roll and interview opportunities with UFL coaches and prospective players will be available ***
The player showcase provides free agent players and UFL hopefuls an opportunity to demonstrate their skills in front of UFL coaches and league personnel as they compete for 2027 roster opportunities. Since its inception, the UFL Showcase has become one of the league’s most effective avenues for identifying overlooked talent and producing players who have gone on to make significant impacts on UFL rosters. In 2026, 48 players who previously participated in UFL Showcase events earned invitations to UFL training camps, with 39 players ultimately appearing on active rosters.
The 2025 UFL Showcase in Houston provided a springboard for several players to continue their path in professional football, including tight end Shawn Bowman, quarterback Jalen Morton and linebacker LaVonta Bentley.
Bowman, who played for the Orlando Storm, is now a member of the Arizona Cardinals practice squad. Morton finished the 2026 season as the starting quarterback for the Columbus Aviators, while Bentley played a significant role for the St. Louis Battlehawks.
WHO:
WHERE: C.E. King High School - 11433 East Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston TX 77044
WHEN: Sunday, September 27
The showcase will be split into two on-field sessions:
Media Availability: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. CT
UFL personnel will be available for interviews between sessions
PLAYER STORYLINES TO WATCH (Player participation subject to change)
The next UFL Showcase will be held Sunday, October 4, at Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio. Players interested in participating in future UFL Showcases can register at showcases.theufl.com.
The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers refuse to run away with the AL West Division.It's as if neither team really wants the division title and the playoff spot that comes with it.And given how they've played down the stretch, they've guaranteed one thing: Neither of these teams will get an AL Wild Card spot. One will win the division, and the other one will have their season end on Sunday.On Friday night, neither team could pull out a win against a non-playoff team to secure an edge.The Astros lost 6-5 to the A's, ...
The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers refuse to run away with the AL West Division.
It's as if neither team really wants the division title and the playoff spot that comes with it.
And given how they've played down the stretch, they've guaranteed one thing: Neither of these teams will get an AL Wild Card spot. One will win the division, and the other one will have their season end on Sunday.
On Friday night, neither team could pull out a win against a non-playoff team to secure an edge.
The Astros lost 6-5 to the A's, allowing six runs in the bottom of the fifth inning and letting that be enough.
The Rangers were never in it in Minnesota against the Twins in a 10-2 loss, allowing six runs in the bottom of the second inning and never rallying.
The reality is that both of these AL West contenders have plenty of flaws. They'll host the second-place AL Central team in the best-of-three Wild Card Series, and no one would be shocked if that was the only series played by the AL West champion.
But the other truth is that the only way to surprise people in the playoffs is to get into the bracket in the first place.
One of the Astros and Rangers is going to do that. But which one?
Entering Saturday, when both will have a game to play and one more Sunday against their same foes from Friday, the teams are tied with a 79-81 record. Neither will finish with a winning mark, but one will go to the postseason — even if the standings end in a tie.
The Astros hold the tiebreaker over the Rangers.
If the teams finish with the same record, Houston goes to the playoffs.
The first tiebreaker is head-to-head record over the course of the current season between the two teams that are tied.
In this case, the Astros took the season series 9-4, dominating the Rangers and convincingly earning themselves the tiebreaker that could prove to be quite pivotal.
The Astros simply need to play even with the Rangers over the last two days of the season.
If Houston goes 2-0, it doesn't matter what Texas does, because the Astros would maintain first place.
If the Astros have a 1-1 weekend, they need the Rangers to lose at least one more game.
And if Houston goes 0-2, they'll need Texas to also drop both of their remaining games.
On the flip side, Texas needs to gain a single game.
If they go 2-0, the Rangers need Houston 1-1 at best.
If it's 1-1 for Texas, it has to be 0-2 for the Astros for the Rangers to get in.
And the Rangers can't get in if they go 0-2, or if the Astros go 2-0.
It may not be impressive from a record standpoint, but it is coming down to a photo finish in the AL West Division.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – The East Carolina volleyball team earned one of its biggest wins of the season so far on Friday night, defeating 2025 regular-season champions, Rice, 3-1 (25-15, 18-25, 25-23, 25-22), inside Tudor Fieldhouse.The victory marked ECU's first win over the Owls since 2007 and snapped the 8-0 overall record Rice had held over the Pirates, with this victory being the first in program history in Tudor Fieldhouse. It also gave the Pirates a 2-0 start in American Conference play for the first time since j...
HOUSTON, TEXAS – The East Carolina volleyball team earned one of its biggest wins of the season so far on Friday night, defeating 2025 regular-season champions, Rice, 3-1 (25-15, 18-25, 25-23, 25-22), inside Tudor Fieldhouse.
The victory marked ECU's first win over the Owls since 2007 and snapped the 8-0 overall record Rice had held over the Pirates, with this victory being the first in program history in Tudor Fieldhouse. It also gave the Pirates a 2-0 start in American Conference play for the first time since joining the league in 2014.
SET ONE: RICE 15, EAST CAROLINA 25 The Pirates came out aggressively in the opening frame, quickly establishing momentum after trading the first few points. ECU used two separate 3-0 runs early in the set before building a five-point advantage.
ECU continued to extend its lead with a 5-0 run that featured kills from Angeles Alderete and strong net work from Aulie Huff and Ekwe Anwah. From there, the Pirates pushed their advantage to 10 points, their largest lead in conference play at the time, before closing out the set, 25-15.
Huff led ECU with six kills in the opening frame, while Alderete recorded eight digs. Kai Bailey added two solo blocks as the Pirates hit .310 and held Rice to a .045 hitting percentage. The set also marked ECU's first set victory over the Owls since 2023.
SET TWO: RICE 25, EAST CAROLINA 18 Rice answered in the second set, opening with a 3-0 run and maintaining its advantage throughout the early portion of the frame.
The Pirates battled back late, using a 3-0 run to cut the deficit from three points to one. Rice then responded with a 4-0 run to regain control and take the set, 25-18.
Huff added four more kills in the frame, but ECU struggled to find the same offensive rhythm it had in the opening set, hitting .108 with eight attack errors. The Pirates also recorded just one team block in the set.
SET THREE: RICE 23, EAST CAROLINA 25 ECU quickly bounced back in the third set. After Rice opened with a service error, the Pirates used a 3-0 run to establish early momentum.
Bailey and Taryn Gilreath provided a strong presence at the net, each recording two block assists during the first 18 points as ECU built a seven-point lead.
Rice refused to go quietly, battling back to cut the deficit to one late in the frame. Still, with the Pirates holding a 24-23 advantage, Rice committed a service error to give ECU the set, 25-23, and a 2-1 match lead.
SET FOUR: RICE 22, EAST CAROLINA 25 The fourth set proved to be the most tightly contested of the night. ECU opened with a kill from Alderete and a service ace from Brooklyn Allison, but Rice quickly answered.
The teams battled through seven ties over the first 22 points, with neither side able to establish a significant advantage. ECU eventually took control late, turning a 19-16 deficit into a 20-19 lead, before Rice tied it again.
With the match tied at 20-20, the Pirates finished strong. They scored five of the final seven points to secure the 25-22 set victory and the 3-1 match win.
Huff set a season high with 11 kills, while Alderete finished with 14 kills and 20 digs for her 41st career double-double. Ellie Pate added 15 kills and 11 digs for her ninth career double-double, while Gilreath recorded season high of 44 assists and 16 digs for her ninth career double-double.
The three double-doubles marked the first time ECU has had three players accomplish the feat in the same match since 2013 against FIU.
Emma Ortiz also delivered a career defensive performance, recording a career-high 25 digs. Bailey finished with a season-high nine kills and three blocks, while ECU totaled nine team blocks and held Rice to a .157 hitting percentage.
The Pirates lead the conference as the only team with two conference wins so far, and head back to North Carolina to bring Texas to Minges Coliseum. The Pirates set to host North Texas and UTSA on October 2 and October 4.
LUBBOCK — No. 11 Texas Tech rounded out nonconference play with a 49-14 victory over Sam Houston on Saturday at Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock, avoiding a scare after a poor second-quarter performance.The Red Raiders struck first at the 5:11 mark in the first quarter after a 35-yard strike to Kenny Johnson set them up at the 1-yard line. The following play, Cameron Dickey punched the ball into the end zone.Tech’s next two scores came on the defensive side at the start of the second quarter, each from linebacker Austin Ro...
LUBBOCK — No. 11 Texas Tech rounded out nonconference play with a 49-14 victory over Sam Houston on Saturday at Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock, avoiding a scare after a poor second-quarter performance.
The Red Raiders struck first at the 5:11 mark in the first quarter after a 35-yard strike to Kenny Johnson set them up at the 1-yard line. The following play, Cameron Dickey punched the ball into the end zone.
Tech’s next two scores came on the defensive side at the start of the second quarter, each from linebacker Austin Romaine. Sam Houston’s Brett Holloway’s pass was batted up into the air from the Red Raiders’ defensive line as Romaine intercepted it and returned it to the end zone. On the very next play from Sam Houston, Romaine took another interception to the house to make the game 21-0.
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Sam Houston responded with a trio of interceptions of Will Hammond in the second quarter. Picks from Cameron Franklin, Caesar Magee and Tyler Bailey assisted the Bearkats’ offensive unit to lessen the margin to 21-14 at halftime.
Here are five takeaways from Tech’s victory against Sam Houston:
Head coach Joey McGuire told the media after Tech’s win against Houston last week that Hammond was the Red Raiders’ starting quarterback, pushing aside the narrative that Tommy Castellanos was in the mix.
However, a three-interception first half on three consecutive drives for Hammond could revive that narrative. When Hammond threw his first interception, the Red Raiders had a 21-0. By the end of the half, Sam Houston had managed to make it a one-score game at 21-14.
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McGuire said allowing Hammond to play out the rest of the game was the coaching staff showing their confidence in the Austin native.
“You can’t just lose it on your quarterback when he turns the ball over,” McGuire said. “I thought Mack [Leftwich] did a good job of controlling that and keeping him confident.”
Hammond was able to have a much more comfortable second half, and while the Red Raiders were still able to come away with the victory, talks of Tech’s quarterback battle won’t go away. In the victory, Hammond finished with 224 passing yards and a touchdown pass.
Prior to Sam Houston, Romaine had only one career interception and it was against the Red Raiders last season as a member of Kansas State. Romaine’s interceptions totaled 46 yards for both returns, and helped Tech retain its lead going into halftime.
“I thought that just that momentum of creating turnovers helps us so much,” McGuire said. “Usually the offense gets to punch the ball in, but with Austin’s back-to-back touchdowns, which we’re still trying to figure out if that's ever been done in college football, it was good to see that.”
Hindered by Hammond’s interceptions, the Red Raiders’ offense wasn’t able to gain momentum in the first half after Dickey’s early touchdown run. In total, Tech’s offense managed seven points in the first half, with Sam Houston’s putting 14 on the board.
Without Romaine’s pick-sixes, the Red Raiders’ would have been in a much tighter spot at the half. Aside from his two interceptions, Romaine ended the day with eight tackles.
Tech kicker Stone Harrington didn’t see the field for a field goal attempt once against Sam Houston, only trotting out for seven extra-point attempts. Every Red Raider offensive drive either ended in a touchdown, punt or interception.
Tech’s offense finished the game with 470 total yards and five total touchdowns for its widest margin of victory of the season. The Red Raiders were only forced to fourth down once in the red zone and chose to go for it, ultimately moving the chains for a first down
The Red Raiders fumbled the ball five times against Sam Houston, with four occurring on special teams. Only one Tech fumble, by Malcolm Simmons, was recovered by the Bearkats on a punt return.
The Bearkats weren’t able to find the end zone from Simmons’ fumble, but the sheer volume of loose balls could have plagued the Red Raiders if the game stayed as close as the first half. Simmons fumbled another punt earlier in the game along with fumbles by Kenny Johnson, Jett Carpenter and J’Koby Williams.
Special teams coordinator Kenny Perry has been very vocal this season on eliminating self-inflicted wounds within his unit, and he’ll have a lot to correct on film and in practice prior to Colorado next Saturday.
After rounding out nonconference play against the Bearkats, the Red Raiders have seen enough in-game scenarios through four weeks to feel prepared for games that count in the standings from here on out.
From finding out their initial struggles against Abilene Christian, to a come-from-behind victory on the road against Oregon State, to a game-sealing defensive stand against then-No. 22 Houston and finally, a 49-14 win against the Bearkats, the Red Raiders have faced adversity and will benefit from it.
“The biggest thing that we’re going to take into Big 12 play is we’re gonna fight,” McGuire said. “Our guys are going to respond. What I have to do as the head coach and our coaches have to do is clean up some of our issues. The good thing for the most part is our issues are our issues. We’re causing them.”
McGuire said Sam Houston was the final opportunity for Tech to improve before its run at a second consecutive Big 12 Championship, and while the 2026 Red Raiders may not be up to last season’s caliber, they know an assortment of ways to come away with a victory. The Red Raiders’ first Big 12 road test will come next Saturday against Colorado at Folsom Field in Boulder.
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