2025 Women's Volleyball Thread

[DirectorsCupUpdates]

Over the last few weeks 2 things have become abundantly clear:

1. This women's volleyball team has what it takes to make a deep run in the post-season and claiming their 5th national championship is certainly a possibility

2. There is a good amount of interest on this board in the team.

That said, I think it would be great to host all volleyball content on one thread throughout the season. @Sarah O and @GoHorns1 have been creating separate threads for each match, but let's just throw all of those on here. It'll also be a great spot for video highlights, social media posts and any other volleyball related news.

If you haven't been paying attention to this team so far, now is the time! Hook em

[DirectorsCupUpdates]

 

Just an insanely dominate performance over #21 Baylor. Big wins in every set.

Cari Spears led the offense with 18 kills while hitting an insane 0.654! She added 3 blocks

Torrey Stafford had a bit of an off night, 10 kills on 26 attacks for a 0.268 percentage. She did have 2 service aces and a block as well.

Freshmen Taylor Harvey is coming along as well, she led the defense with 4 blocks while adding 7 kills on only 10 attacks!

Conference play begins Wednesday against Vandy and Friday against Mizzou. Both at the Greg!

[Sarah O]

Great idea! Thanks @DirectorsCupUpdates! Let’s go ladies! 🤘

[GoHorns1]

Works for me, good idea @DirectorsCupUpdates

Edited Saturday at 04:12 PM by GoHorns1

[DirectorsCupUpdates]

Great break down of some of our super freshmen!

We have experience at setter, libero and in our primary offensive weapon, partnered with freshmen playing at such a high level!

[DirectorsCupUpdates]

Go ahead and give her SEC Freshman of the year!

And she will battle her teammate, Torrey Stafford, for SEC player of the year!

[DirectorsCupUpdates]

Awesome recognition for Ella who has had a great bounce back season after losing her starting spot at times last season.

Our hitters are killing it (literally) and it all starts with the assists from Ella.

[HookemTexas]

Things are looking good for the volleyball team, they are playing very well but with three freshman in the starting lineup and a scattering of new faces, still have some kinks to work out.  This bodes well for them making a deep run as you stated.  They've already shown Texas fight with two 5-set wins against top 5 opponents where they were down bad.

Texas got an absolute stud getting Ramsey Gary from Indiana.  With her, they basically have two liberos in the backcourt along with Emma Halter.  Easily making last year's weakness a strong point.

Emma Halter is the only senior of the main cast, which means however far they make it this year, they are poised for another run next year so long as everyone remains healthy and no one leaves after the season.

Very exciting to watch them this year and they have that Texas Swagger.

[Sarah O]

 

[DirectorsCupUpdates]

3 hours ago, Sarah O said:

 

SEC honors will come her way but she’s also going to be a name to watch for national honors. 
 

 

[Paul L]

On 9/20/2025 at 6:45 AM, DirectorsCupUpdates said:

 

Just an insanely dominate performance over #21 Baylor. Big wins in every set.

Cari Spears led the offense with 18 kills while hitting an insane 0.654! She added 3 blocks

Torrey Stafford had a bit of an off night, 10 kills on 26 attacks for a 0.268 percentage. She did have 2 service aces and a block as well.

Freshmen Taylor Harvey is coming along as well, she led the defense with 4 blocks while adding 7 kills on only 10 attacks!

Conference play begins Wednesday against Vandy and Friday against Mizzou. Both at the Greg!

Baylor is a very respectable program. I have attended a GMS (Gold Medal Squared) volleyball coaching course there twice.  I love seeing how the Lady Longhorns are playing solid all around. 

[GoHorns1]

Texas hosting Vandy in its SEC opener Wednesday at 8pm C on SEC Network.

[Migas & Fajitas]

This should be a fun thread to follow

[DirectorsCupUpdates]

18 hours ago, GoHorns1 said:

Texas hosting Vandy in its SEC opener Wednesday at 8pm C on SEC Network.

 

[Dread-headed Texan]

With no WNBA or football is this where the party is tonight? 

[GoHorns1]

29 minutes ago, Dread-headed Texan said:

With no WNBA or football is this where the party is tonight? 

Texas women’s volleyball matches are Always a Party!

[Dread-headed Texan]

12 minutes ago, GoHorns1 said:

Texas women’s volleyball matches are Always a Party!

Its good that women sports is finally getting the recognition it deserves, they put in the hours and hard work just like everyone else. 

[Sarah O]

Let’s go! 🤘

[GoHorns1]

Injury report Texas starting setter Ella Swindle is out. Binney gets start.

 

[GoHorns1]

8-2 Texas TO Vandy

[GoHorns1]

16-8 Texas TO Vandy

[GoHorns1]

Texas takes 1st 25-13. 7-1 run

[georgethepunter]

19 minutes ago, GoHorns1 said:

Injury report Texas starting setter Ella Swindle is out. Binney gets start.

 

Did they say why?

[Dread-headed Texan]

Scoot over 🤣 make some room for me. Stupid thing like personal hygiene made me miss the first set.

[Dread-headed Texan]

Harvey and her power puffs are quickly becoming my favorite