It was a strong SEC start for Texas volleyball, but the Longhorns have lost the momentum.
The defending national champions have gone to five sets in the last three home games against Texas A&M, Missouri and Oklahoma, losing in each.
Texas started the season at No. 1 and is now ranked No. 9 in the AVCA Coaches Poll, possibly dropping some positions after Sunday's loss against unranked Oklahoma.in points per game, scoring over 20 in each of the defeats. The starting lineup for today's game looked a bit different from the past games, with redshirt freshman Nya Bunton starting in the middle blocker position alongside freshman Ayden Ames, rather than the usual duo of Ames and SEC Player of the Week Marianna Singletary.
The sum of points between Skinner and opposite hitter Reagan Rutherford, 38 total, was higher than the rest of the team combined, at 37. Following this three-home game loss streak, the Longhorns will play four consecutive games on the road for a chance to redeem themselves and keep the dream of an SEC championship alive. The last game of this away batch will be against Oklahoma in Norman, followed by Tennessee and Ole Miss at home.
Texas didn't have the strongest season last year, yet still clinched the national championship, but the team must regroup -- fast.MORE: Carolina Panthers Debut Could Be on Horizon For Texas Ex Jonathon BrooksIsa Almeida is a writer covering the Texas Longhorns for SI/Fan Nation, having joined the team on June 1, 2024. Raised in Southeast Brazil, Isa is now a third-year Journalism student at the University of Texas at Austin.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Old Bridge girls volleyball dispatches Monroe for 3rd straight GMC girls volleyball titleIn their third consecutive GMC tournament final against Monroe, Old Bridge was able to once again claim the county championship, winning at home in straight sets.
Read more »
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Volleyball teams hit area tournament stage next weekStars from sport pay their respects to Rafa Nadal who will retire from tennis after the Davis Cup in November
Read more »
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: G.W. Long, Enterprise eliminated at AHSAA State Volleyball ChampionshipsThe No. 1 Oregon Ducks demonstrated their dominance once again, securing their eighth consecutive win over No. 20 Illinois 38-9. After the game Oregon coach Dan Lanning emphasized the team’s commitment to explosive plays and relentless effort, which were on full display Saturday.
Read more »
SEC considering switch to 9-game schedule to preserve rivlariesAnnual games between Texas-Oklahoma and Texas-Texas A&M could be in jeopardy without scheduling changes.
Read more »
Mizzou Volleyball Defeats Texas, Moves to First in SEC; The Buzz, November 2, 2024Your daily briefing on what's going on with Mizzou athletics, including full TV listings.
Read more »
AL.com college football staff picks for Week 7 of 2024Upset Saturday upset standings on our panel
Read more »