Texas survives Stanford in an instant five-set classic
🍿 How to watch Texas face Stanford
No. 2 Texas will face No. 6 Stanford at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sep. 7 in the historic rivalry matchup. The undefeated Longhorns will host the Cardinal at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
Where to watch :
- Sunday, Sep. 7, at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas:
- No. 2 Texas vs. No. 6 Stanford | 1 p.m. ET | ABC | Live stats
🤘 TEXAS SURVIVES THE THRILLER IN 5
No. 2 Texas edges No. 6 Stanford 3-2 in a five-set thriller in Austin, Texas on Sunday, Sept. 7 in a battle of the blue bloods in college volleyball. In the ninth meeting between the two programs while ranked in the top-10, a buzzing sold-out crowd in the Moody Center ignited the spark the Longhorns needed to reclaim control late in the match and deny the Cardinal of a hard-fought victory.
Texas took control early on, winning the first two sets 25-15 and 25-23 in a commanding fashion. But the tide turned and the Cardinal fought back. Texas fell in the third and fourth sets to a rolling Stanford team 25-21 and 25-13.
The momentum for the Stanford team seemed to continue into the fifth set, propelling them to a 10-5 lead. But a timely Texas timeout and heroic defense from Ramsey Gary kept the Longhorns in the fight, pushing them to a 7-2 scoring run and a 12-11 lead. The battle continued with Stanford tallying three match points despite the late Longhorn rally. Five ties later with their backs against the wall, Texas secured the 18-16 victory.
Veteran transfer Torrey Stafford showed her guts, recording 18 kills on .255 hitting with 10 digs and two blocks while freshmen Cari Spears showed experience of her own with 14 kills on the day. Paired with the relentless defense of Emma Halter and Ramsey Gary, with 10 and eight crucial digs respectfully, the Longhorn lineup has yet to be denied.
Texas remains undefeated in early 2025 season play and is now 73-15 at home vs an AP top-25 opponent.
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🤺 Stanford challenges a net touch
Texas and Stanford are tied once again at 15 all in set five after Stanford losses a challenge in a net touch look.
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👀 Texas challenges a Stafford match point
The Cardinal take the lead 14-13 after a confirmed touch by the Texas middle.
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🤯 Tied 12-12 in Set 5
A 7-2 scoring run by Texas pushes the set tied at 12-12.
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⏰ Trailing in Set 5, Texas takes a timeout
In a do-or-die situation, the Longhorns trail 8-4 in set five against a rolling Stanford team.
chipping away.
— Texas Volleyball (@TexasVolleyball)
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🌲 Cardinals handle Texas in Set 4
Stanford fell early on in set four but gained their footing quickly, under the leadership of Elia Rubin and freshmen setter Logan Parks. The Cardinal went on to a 15-3 scoring run, securing their dominant 25-13 win over the Longhorns while holding Texas to -.069 on hitting on the fourth.
We are going the distance in this top-10 matchup! Keep up with live stats here as we go to five!
😱 Koko Kirch extends Standord lead in Set 4
Koko Kirch behind the service line for the Cardinal has been electric. With four digs on her most recent serve alone, she propelled Stanford to a 18-10 lead in the fourth set.
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🏡 House divided for the Harvey family
A Harvey household matchup is taking place in the Moody Center today as a sister duo is taking the court in the No.2 Texas vs. No. 6 Stanford contest.
Stanford's opposite Jordyn Harvey is going head-to-head with her younger sister and freshman Texas middle Taylor Harvey today.
the Harvey sisters🤘🫶
— Texas Volleyball (@TexasVolleyball)
You might've heard the Harvey name a few times already today though. Jordyn Harvey has tallied eight kills with eight digs and one service ace, putting on a standout performance for her Cardinal team in their fight.
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🔴 Stanford commands Set 3
The Cardinal survive and advance in their matchup against Texas, winning set three 25-21. Stanford took control early on in the set and controlled the entire way despite late rally's from the Longhorn offense to chip away at the once six point lead. Elia Rubin's leadership is shown off and on the court for the Stanford team, tallying 12 kills on .300 hitting with six digs and a block.
Stanford's pressure behind the service line was the difference in this set. They trail the Longhorns 2-1 headed into the fourth set.
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✌️ Cardinal takes their second timeout to slow a Texas rally
Up 21-18 in set three, Stanford calls their second timeout to slow the Longhorn momentum chipping away at their lead.
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⏰ Timeout Stanford, up 15-12 in Set 3
After a 3-0 scoring run by Texas, a timeout is called by Stanford to adjust and keep their lead 15-12 in set three.
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🔥 Texas FIGHT for Set 2
The Longhorns edge Stanford in the second set, 25-23, in an absolute battle. Outside hitter Cari Spears continues to impress, racking 10 kills on .643 hitting while playing all six rotations.
The Cardinal pressured Texas early on, leading at various points of the set with 5-0 scoring runs and pushed ahead 21-20. But the Longhorns fought to secure the second set, and lead the match 2-0 headed into the third.
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🍿 Tied up at 21-21 in the Second
Longhorn Emma Halter's second service ace of the day ties the set up 21-21.
We got quite the set to watch here folks. Keep up with the live stats here.
she's that girl 🤘
— Texas Volleyball (@TexasVolleyball)
👀 Cardinal push ahead in set 2
A big Ipar Kurt swing sends Stanford ahead 10-9 and extends their 5-0 scoring run early in the second set.
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🐂 Longhorns dominate Set 1
In a dominant performance, Texas takes the set one win over Stanford, 25-15. Freshmen superstar Cari Spears leads her team after the first set with five kills on a .571 clip while setter Ella Swindle expertly controlled the Longhorn offense to a .367 hitting percentage. Texas commands the match, 1-0 headed into the second.
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