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No. 2 Texas volleyball mounts third-set comeback to overcome 0-2 deficit, tops No. 15 Washington 3-2

No. 2 Texas volleyball mounts third-set comeback to overcome 0-2 deficit, tops No. 15 Washington 3-2

Jordan Mitchell, Sports Reporter December 9, 2021
Texas stormed back from a two-set deficit to win 3-2 over No. 15 Washington to advance to the Elite Eight.
Volley Talk: Digging into No. 15 Washington’s game strategy with The Daily UW

Volley Talk: Digging into No. 15 Washington’s game strategy with The Daily UW

Jordan Mitchell December 8, 2021

The Daily Texan spoke with Spencer Smith, volleyball beat writer at The Daily of The University of Washington ahead of Thursday’s NCAA Regional matchup in Austin between the No. 2 Longhorns and No. 15...

No. 2 Texas volleyball advances to regionals in NCAA tournament with sweep of Rice

No. 2 Texas volleyball advances to regionals in NCAA tournament with sweep of Rice

Jordan Mitchell December 4, 2021

After one of the lowest Gregory Gymnasium attendances all season at Thursday night’s Sacred Heart vs. Texas match, head coach Jerritt Elliott got his wish for a sold out venue in Texas volleyball’s...

Texas starts NCAA tournament with sweep against Sacred Heart as Nalani Iosia shines

Texas starts NCAA tournament with sweep against Sacred Heart as Nalani Iosia shines

Hannah Williford December 3, 2021

It was all business for Texas on Thursday, and that was exactly the way head coach Jerritt Elliott wanted it. In the first round of the NCAA tournament, Texas dominated Sacred Heart in a 3-0 sweep at...

No. 2 Texas volleyball looks to improve fan engagement during NCAA tournament

No. 2 Texas volleyball looks to improve fan engagement during NCAA tournament

Jordan Mitchell, Sports Reporter December 1, 2021

Despite Texas volleyball’s greatness in the previous 20 years, head coach Jerritt Elliott said it’s  been hard rallying students behind his championship endeavors.  “Historically, we have not...

The 3 keys to success for Texas volleyball’s NCAA redemption run

The 3 keys to success for Texas volleyball’s NCAA redemption run

Hannah Williford November 29, 2021

Redemption was the theme of the season for Texas volleyball.  Last spring, the Longhorns made their way to the NCAA volleyball championship against Kentucky, one game away from taking home the trophy....

No. 2 women’s volleyball wins Big 12 Championship with sweep against Texas Tech

No. 2 women’s volleyball wins Big 12 Championship with sweep against Texas Tech

Jordan Mitchell November 27, 2021

The No. 2 Texas Longhorns are Big 12 champions for the fifth consecutive year. In a dominant showing at the United Supermarkets Arena, Texas kept Texas Tech to a .111 hitting percentage in their 3-0...

No. 2 Longhorns cause Texas Tech takedown, 3-1

No. 2 Longhorns cause Texas Tech takedown, 3-1

Hannah Williford November 27, 2021

The Longhorns are almost there. Almost to a Big 12 Championship and almost to the tournament they’ve sought redemption for since their loss in the championship last season. No. 2 Texas took out...

No. 2 Texas volleyball celebrates Nalani Iosia's birthday in sweep of  Kansas State

No. 2 Texas volleyball celebrates Nalani Iosia’s birthday in sweep of Kansas State

Jordan Mitchell, Sports Reporter November 20, 2021
The libero, who turned 19 Friday, played a pivotal role in tackling Kansas State’s tough defense throughout the first portion of the match.
Senior night success: No. 2 Texas sweeps Kansas State as Eggleston, Fields shine

Senior night success: No. 2 Texas sweeps Kansas State as Eggleston, Fields shine

Riley Glenn, Sports Reporter November 19, 2021

Emotions poured into  Gregory Gym on Thursday night following the Longhorns victory, as seniors Sydney Petersen and Brionne Butler gazed up at a video montage of their greatest moments, grasping their...

Eggleston, Parra, Fields are key to Texas volleyball’s postseason success

Eggleston, Parra, Fields are key to Texas volleyball’s postseason success

Hannah Williford, Sports Reporter November 17, 2021

Texas is coming to the end of their regular season with its last home games this Thursday and Friday. But while the team has cruised through the Big 12, the Longhorns will need top performances from their...

No. 2 Longhorns sweep rival Sooners in bounce-back win after first loss of season

No. 2 Longhorns sweep rival Sooners in bounce-back win after first loss of season

Hannah Williford, senior sports reporter November 12, 2021

Longhorn fans welcomed the Texas volleyball team back to Gregory Gym on Thursday with a full house, constant chants and sea of “hook ‘em” signs after almost a month away from home and their loss...

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