Texas volleyball opens SEC play at Tennessee and Kentucky this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
The Texas Longhorns begin their SEC schedule with away matches against No. 13 Tennessee and No. 3 Kentucky. The matches are crucial for the Longhorns, who enter with a 4-4 record after a tough nonconference slate. If Texas wins both, they could emerge as favorites in the SEC title race., they have previously won all three meetings against Tennessee over the past seasons, although last year's matchup was a closely contested five-setter.
- •Texas plays at Tennessee on Friday at 6 p.m. in Knoxville.
- •The Longhorns face Kentucky on Sunday as part of their SEC opener.
- •Tennessee holds a 9-1 record, having recently defeated No. 9 Penn State.
- •Kentucky has won at least a share of the SEC title for nine consecutive years.
- •Texas is 1-5 against teams currently ranked in the top 10.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Is Texas SEC title-worthy? Opening weekend against Tennessee and Kentucky just may tell us
"Texas volleyball opens SEC on the road at No. 13 Tennessee and No. 3 Kentucky. What that means for the Longhorns the rest of the season.
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