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Five-set victory advances Longhorns to Elite 8

Leah Vann December 12, 2016

Texas was one point away from the Elite 8, but then it got interesting. No. 4 Texas (25–4, 14–2) took on No. 13 BYU (29–4, 16–2) in the Sweet Sixteen at Gregory Gym on Friday....

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Baselovic hopes to take graduate degree back home to Croatia

Leah Vann December 5, 2016

Mirta Baselovic had more than the NCAA tournament on her mind last week.  Adding to the preparation needed to win in the postseason, the junior middle blocker took her GRE. She said it’s...

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Longhorns sweep SMU to advance to 11th-straight Sweet 16

Leah Vann December 5, 2016

SMU’s stay in Austin was cut short Saturday. No. 4 Texas (24–4, 14–2 Big 12) defeated SMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in a 3-0 sweep. With the victory, Texas advanced...

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Texas downs Vaqueros in first tournament match

Steve Helwick December 3, 2016

Packed grandstands and an uproar of the crowd can only mean one thing at Gregory Gym in December — it’s tournament time. Texas kicked off its opening game of the 2016 NCAA Volleyball Championship...

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Longhorns prepare for ‘December Madness’ at home

Leah Vann December 2, 2016

On a chilly Sunday evening, Texas’ players, coaches and family members went to head coach Jerritt Elliott’s home dressed in burnt orange. The team gathered for the NCAA’s postseason selection...

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Longhorns beat Kansas State for Elliott’s 400th win

Leah Vann November 21, 2016

Head coach Jerritt Elliott walked off the court Saturday with 400 career wins. The Longhorns’ 3-1 win over Kansas State earned Elliott the milestone.   “It’s another game,”...

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Longhorns look to finish strong during home stretch

Steve Helwick November 18, 2016

Texas continues to trail Kansas in the Big 12 standings, but its eyes are cast upon a different team from the Sunflower State this weekend. The No. 7 Longhorns (20–4, 12–2 Big 12) will match...

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Longhorns cruise to victory against Red Raiders

Steve Helwick November 17, 2016

After blowing a 2-1 lead against Iowa State in Ames, Iowa on Saturday, a return to home-court was exactly what the Longhorns needed to regroup as the season draws to a finish.  No. 7 Texas (20-4,...

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Texas calls for more fan support leading into three-game home stand

Leah Vann November 16, 2016

After a road loss to Iowa State, the No. 7 Longhorns return to Gregory Gym for their last three regular season matches. But head coach Jerritt Elliott isn’t sure if Texas’ home court...

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Cyclones upset Longhorns in Ames

Steve Helwick November 14, 2016

Up 2-1, No. 5 Texas seemed destined to defeat Iowa State and leave Ames, Iowa, with a 12–1 conference record.  But 72 serves later, the Longhorns found themselves in an unfamiliar position....

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Texas prepares for final road match of the season

Steve Helwick November 11, 2016

The Longhorns hit the road to play Iowa State this weekend in Ames, Iowa. Texas hopes the next time it has to travel will be further down the line in the middle of a lengthy tournament run.  Last...

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Longhorns sweep Baylor, continue home success

Leah Vann November 10, 2016

The brooms were out and the dust pans were filled as No. 5 Texas (19–3, 11–1 Big 12) swept Baylor (18–8, 6–4 Big 12) at Gregory Gym in Austin on Wednesday night. The victory marked...

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