Texas faces SMU at Moody Coliseum in final nonconference volleyball match

The No. 9 Texas Longhorns visit the Moody Coliseum in Dallas on September 9, 2026, for a nonconference volleyball matchup against No. 9 SMU. Texas enters the match with a 3-3 record following a sweep by No. 5 Louisville last Sunday. In that previous outing, outside hitters Torrey Stafford and Cari Spears recorded 14 and 12 kills respectively, though the team finished with a.174 hitting percentage. SMU relies on an offense directed by outside hitter Suli Davis, who leads the Mustangs with 87 kills and six aces. Middle blocker Favor Anyanwu serves as a defensive anchor for the Mustangs with 31 blocks on the season. This game represents the final tune-up for Texas before the team begins SEC conference play.

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