Matthew Boncosky

The win clinched the 12th conference title for Texas since 2007 and grants the Longhorns an automatic bid for this season’s 48-team NCAA tournament, which is scheduled to take place in April.  

The Longhorns were on the verge of losing at home to Baylor for the first time ever after dropping the first two sets, but they rebounded in the final three sets.   

Between throwing Texas football watch parties, hosting team dinners or playing cards on game night, the players have also forged a tight, family-like relationship off the court.  

“It felt seamless tonight,” junior setter Jhenna Gabriel said. “Everyone came out really ready to play and really fired up to be out on the court.”

Here’s how the Big 12 teams stack up heading into the sixth week of college football. 

Here is how the Big 12 teams stack up in Week 5 of college football. 

We evaluate which teams will make it and which won’t in the fourth week of college football. 

After an offseason characterized by pandemic uncertainty and calls for social reform from student-athletes, the Texas volleyball team is set to open its 2020 season Thursday.

Texas Athletics will implement measures to allow for social distancing, and admission to games will be free. No announcement has been made about a limit on stadium capacity.