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Texas Volleyball Seeks Redemption in Milwaukee
25 Aug
Summary
- Texas volleyball lost its season opener due to numerous errors.
- The team faces Marquette in Milwaukee for their second game.
- Marquette has a young squad with new freshman and transfers.
The No. 2 Texas Longhorns women's volleyball team is set to play Marquette in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday. This game follows a difficult season opener for Texas, which resulted in a 17-25, 17-25, 25-19, 18-25 loss to No. 12 Arizona State. The Longhorns struggled significantly, committing 17 service errors and 29 hitting errors in that match. Despite standout performances from Torrey Stafford, Cari Spears, and Nya Bunton, who each recorded nine kills, the rest of the team contributed only 11 kills combined with significant errors.
Marquette begins its season with a developing team comprising eight freshmen and two transfers. Last year, the Golden Eagles achieved an 18-11 record and were eliminated in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. This upcoming match represents the second-ever encounter between Texas and Marquette. The Longhorns previously defeated the Golden Eagles in four sets during the 2022 NCAA Tournament regional semifinals. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday at Fiserv Forum.
