No. 2 Texas Volleyball Remains Undefeated, Powers Past Ole Miss in Four Sets
Texas continues its dominant season, securing a 3-1 victory over Ole Miss on Thursday, October 24th, extending their undefeated streak. The Longhorns demonstrated both offensive firepower and defensive resilience, limiting the Rebels to a .188 hitting percentage – below their season average of .215 – and showcasing a balanced attack with three players recording at least 15 kills.
Longhorns Overcome Challenging First Set
The Longhorns faced a fierce challenge in the opening set, ultimately prevailing 35-33 in a back-and-forth battle that tied for the fifth-longest set played in the NCAA this season. Abby Vander Wal, a freshman, spearheaded the effort with nine kills and two digs. Veteran setter Swindle contributed 13 assists, while Halter anchored the defense with seven digs. A notable milestone was reached during the set as junior Torrey Stafford recorded her 600th career dig, adding three digs and five kills to the team’s tally.
Dominant Second Set Fueled by Offensive Run
Texas responded emphatically in the second set, unleashing a 9-1 scoring run to secure a 25-18 victory. Cari Spears led the team with five kills, supported by Swindle’s ten assists. The Longhorns’ defense stifled Ole Miss, holding them to a mere .048 hitting percentage – a significant factor in the set’s outcome.
Ole Miss Responds, Claims Third Set
The momentum shifted in the third set as Ole Miss rallied to win 25-21, capitalizing on a six-point scoring run to close out the frame. Despite the setback, Swindle continued to facilitate the offense with nine assists, and the Texas team collectively registered 13 kills.
Texas Closes Out Match with High-Efficiency Fourth Set
Texas regained control in the fourth set, hitting a set-high .471 to claim a 25-18 win and secure the match. Torrey Stafford led the charge with eight kills, while Swindle added nine assists and three digs. The Longhorns’ defense again proved crucial, limiting Ole Miss to just nine kills and a .167 hitting percentage.
Looking Ahead: Road Trip Continues to Baton Rouge
Texas will continue its road trip, traveling to Baton Rouge to face LSU on Sunday, October 26th, at 1 p.m. CT. The match will be broadcast on SEC Network+.
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