Abby Vander Wal exits match during Texas Longhorns game against TCU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 5:30 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

During the first set of the Texas Longhorns' match against TCU on August 30, outside hitter Abby Vander Wal left the game due to an injury. Vander Wal fell while chasing a ball and was seen clutching her knee, requiring assistance to leave the court as she could not put weight on her leg. Prior to her exit, she contributed two kills and helped initiate two runs with her serve. The Longhorns went on to sweep TCU, but Vander Wal did not return to the game. Further updates on her condition are pending.
- •Abby Vander Wal exited the game in the first set due to a knee injury.
- •She contributed two kills before leaving the match.
- •Texas Longhorns swept TCU after Vander Wal's exit.
- •Vander Wal was unable to put pressure on her leg.
- •Updates on her injury status are expected.
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Abby Vander Wal injury update: Texas Longhorns OH leaves game against TCU
"During the first set of Texas' first game in the Player's Era Showcase against TCU, outside hitter Abby Vander Wal exited the match due to injury.
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