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Texas volleyball opens season against Arizona State on Saturday

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Texas volleyball opens season against Arizona State on Saturday

Summary

Texas volleyball begins its 2026 season against Arizona State at 6 p.m. Saturday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as part of the AVCA First Serve event. The Longhorns enter the season with high expectations, ranking No. 2 in the AVCA preseason poll after a 26-4 campaign last year. Coach Jerritt Elliott leads a team with significant experience, including key players Torrey Stafford and Ella Swindle. Texas is seeking a return to the Final Four for the first time since winning back-to-back national championships in 2023. Their next notable matchup will be against rival Nebraska on August 30 in Las Vegas.

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By the Numbers

•Texas ranked No. 2 in the AVCA preseason poll.
•Match against Arizona State marked as a season opener.
•Texas went 26-4 last season.
•Upcoming match against Nebraska is highly anticipated.
•Coach Jerritt Elliott aims for a return to the Final Four.

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11:34 AMYahoo Sports — 26 questions as Texas volleyball opens 2026 season including: Will UT make the Final Four?

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Texas volleyball opens the season Saturday vs Arizona State. Here are questions and answers about coach Jerritt Elliott and players such as Torrey Stafford, Cari Spears and Ella Swindle
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