Texas vs Tennessee volleyball: Live updates, TV/streaming info for SEC opener

Texas Longhorns setter Rella Binney (3) celebrates beating Wisconsin at the Moody Center on Sunday, Sep. 13, 2026 in Austin. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman) After a roller-coaster of a nonconference schedule, Texas volleyball (4-4, 0-0 SEC) opens SEC play Friday with a stiff test at No. 13 Tennessee (9-1, 1-0).

>The Longhorns endured arguably the most challenging nonconference schedule in the country while playing seven of their eight games against teams currently ranked in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll. But Texas has struggled with the nation's top teams, going 1-5 against top 10 foes.

Texas Longhorns libero Ramsey Gary (32) takes the court ahead of the volleyball match against Wisconsin at the Moody Center on Sunday, Sep. 13, 2026 in Austin. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman) Tennessee hasn't played as tough a schedule but did pick up a win at No. 9 Penn State last weekend. Texas has won all three matches over the past three seasons against the Vols, but last year's match in Austin went five sets.

>Read below for live scores and updates Friday as the Texas Longhorns face the Tennessee Volunteers in an SEC volleyball match at Thompson-Boiling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn.

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Texas volleyball vs Tennessee scoring updatesThis section will be updated when the game starts

Texas volleyball vs Tennessee starting lineupsThis section will be updated when available

Texas vs. Tennessee: How to watch NCAA gameWhen: 6 p.m. Friday

>Where: Thompson-Boiling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn.

>TV/radio: SEC Network

>Reach Texas beat reporter Thomas Jones via email at tjones@statesman.com.

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