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Offense is the best defense: How Texas volleyball’s serving can make or break season

Offense is the best defense: How Texas volleyball’s serving can make or break season

Jordan Mitchell, Sports Reporter November 10, 2021

Texas volleyball head coach Jerritt Elliott often claims that domination at the serve and pass game is the cornerstone of their success. On Saturday, Texas’ lack of prowess at serving handed them...

All good things must come to an end: No. 1 Texas falls 3-1 to No. 10 Baylor

All good things must come to an end: No. 1 Texas falls 3-1 to No. 10 Baylor

Jordan Mitchell November 7, 2021

Texas volleyball fought to the end. In a match with nearly equal Baylor and Texas fans and a crowd atmosphere that resembled a football game, the Longhorns just couldn’t get a grasp on enough momentum...

No. 1 Texas volleyball dominates as Elliott becomes winningest coach in program history

No. 1 Texas volleyball dominates as Elliott becomes winningest coach in program history

Jordan Mitchell, Sports Reporter October 22, 2021

If the Longhorns’matchup against Iowa State has taught college volleyball fans anything, it is that Texas can dominate from both sides of the ball. In Thursday night’s match against the Cyclones,...

Texas volleyball finds groove, takes down Iowa State 3-1

Texas volleyball finds groove, takes down Iowa State 3-1

Hannah Williford, sports senior reporter October 21, 2021

On Monday, head coach Jerritt Elliott called his junior middle blocker Molly Phillips a “silent assassin.” Iowa State would learn just how deadly she can be Thursday night.  The Cyclones kept some...

New players create an edge for Texas Volleyball

New players create an edge for Texas Volleyball

Hannah Williford October 18, 2021

A new dynamic is emerging for Texas volleyball this season as the Longhorns incorporate rising players with stars of past seasons.  Almost all of Texas’ key players returned this season to chase...

No. 1 Texas cruises to 3-0 victory against TCU

No. 1 Texas cruises to 3-0 victory against TCU

Hannah Williford, sports senior reporter October 16, 2021

All was right for Texas volleyball Friday night.  The stands were packed with Longhorn fans. Logan Eggleston hit the ball with a hearty thwap for kill after kill. Melanie Parra served four service...

No. 1 Texas volleyball back in business, sweeps Kansas 3-0

No. 1 Texas volleyball back in business, sweeps Kansas 3-0

Jordan Mitchell October 10, 2021

If there was any doubt in Texas’ No. 1 ranking after Saturday’s narrow victory over Kansas, the Longhorns squashed it Sunday night. While Texas played well in its first matchup against the Jayhawks,...

Kansas takes on Texas toe-to-toe

Kansas takes on Texas toe-to-toe

Hannah Williford October 10, 2021

After Longhorn fans suffered through a fourth consecutive loss in the Red River Rivalry for Texas football, a win from the steady volleyball team seemed like the perfect antidote. But unranked Kansas had...

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Undefeated Texas volleyball begins Big 12 championship defense on Thursday

Hannah Williford October 6, 2021

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared as part of the September 27 flipbook. While Texas volleyball enjoyed a break this weekend for their bye week, the rest of the Big 12 started their campaigns...

Texas volleyball tops West Virginia 3-0 in seventh sweep of season

Texas volleyball tops West Virginia 3-0 in seventh sweep of season

Jordan Mitchell, Sports Reporter October 1, 2021

No. 1 Texas volleyball swept West Virginia for the second time this week in its Big 12 conference play debut. Following a dominant win over the Mountaineers at Gregory Gym on Thursday night, the Longhorns...

Texas volleyball opens Big 12 play with win over West Virginia

Texas volleyball opens Big 12 play with win over West Virginia

Hannah Williford, Sports Reporter October 1, 2021
After coming from behind for a victory in the first set, Texas beat West Virginia  in a 3-0 win.
No. 1 Texas volleyball dominates Rice in 5th sweep of the season

No. 1 Texas volleyball dominates Rice in 5th sweep of the season

Jordan Mitchell, Sports Reporter September 23, 2021

The Longhorns continue to impress. In a sold-out Tudor Fieldhouse, the Longhorns topped the Owls in a commanding sweep Wednesday, marking the first time Texas beat Rice since 2015. Rice hoped to stun...

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