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No. 8 Texas volleyball defeats Alabama in SEC match

The University of Texas Longhorns volleyball team defeated Alabama at Gregory Gymnasium in Austin on October 4, 2026. Alabama held Texas to under .180 hitting percentage in the first two sets but lost the match.

Where
Austin
When
Oct. 4, 2026
Sources
Reported by 4 outlets

Counties: Travis

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Who's involved

  • University of Texas Longhorns volleyball teamhost team
  • Alabama Crimson Tide volleyball teamvisiting team
  • Ranshinda ReedAlabama head coach
  • Lily GervaseAlabama senior middle blocker
  • Hannah ParantAlabama junior setter
  • Dionii FragaAlabama senior libero and defensive specialist
  • Leilia ToailoaAlabama junior outside hitter
  • Tea SimicAlabama freshman outside hitter

The facts

  • Texas defeated Alabama in SEC volleyball match at Gregory Gymnasium in Austin.2
  • Texas was ranked No. 8 in the nation entering the match.1
  • Texas's record before the match was 6-5 overall, 2-1 in SEC play.1
  • Alabama's record before the match was 8-4 overall, 0-3 in SEC play.1
  • Alabama held Texas to under .180 hitting percentage in the first two sets.2
  • Alabama had 12 blocks and limited Texas to 35 digs, the team's second-lowest of the season.2
  • Lily Gervase contributed 10 kills and seven blocks for Alabama.2
  • Alabama went 0-2 on their trip to Texas.2

Who said what

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  • Ranshinda Reed, Alabama head coach I was incredibly pleased by the effort our team today.2
  • Ranshinda Reed, Alabama head coach Lily Gervase did some really beautiful things against talented athletes.2

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  1. No. 8 Volleyball Preview: Alabama - University of Texas Athletics University of Texas Athletics Not rated, October 3, 2026
  2. Alabama volleyball drops match to No. 8 Texas The Crimson White Not rated, October 6, 2026

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