No. 2 Texas defeats No. 18 TCU in Players Era Volleyball Showcase

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

No. 2 Texas defeats No. 18 TCU in Players Era Volleyball Showcase
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The No. 18 TCU volleyball team opened the 2026 season with a three-set loss to No. 2 Texas at the Players Era Volleyball Showcase in Las Vegas. The Longhorns won the match in straight sets by scores of 30-28, 25-23, and 25-23. TCU senior Jalyn Gibson returned to the court following an ACL injury suffered last season, contributing eight kills and eight digs while hitting.375. Evan Hendrix led the Horned Frogs' offense with 12 kills, while Becca Kelley added 10. Defensively, Alice Volpe recorded 16 digs and Kinsley Young led the team with seven blocks. Rosemary Archer provided 28 assists and 11 digs in the effort as TCU finished with a team hitting percentage of.124.

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  • Texas won the match against TCU in straight sets 30-28, 25-23, 25-23.
  • Jalyn Gibson returned from an ACL injury to record eight kills and eight digs.
  • Evan Hendrix led the Horned Frogs with 12 kills during the showcase opener.
  • TCU setter Rosemary Archer recorded a double-double with 28 assists and 11 digs.
  • Kinsley Young registered a team-high seven blocks for TCU at the Las Vegas event.
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  • 3:48 PMYahoo SportsVolleyball: Jalyn Gibson returns from ACL injury, No. 18 TCU falls to No. 2 Texas at Players Era Showcase
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The senior hit .375 to lead the Horned Frogs against the Longhorns.

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