Tennessee Lady Vols Volleyball 2023

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University of Texas' volleyball program has a rich history and probably should be considered one of the blue bloods of the sport. Since the 1981/82 season when volleyball moved from AIAW to the NCAA, Texas has won 3 national championships. That puts Texas in the top 5 for championships. Teams with more NCAA championships are as follows:

Stanford (9), Penn State (7), Nebraska (5), and UCLA (4)

There are several programs with 3 national championships along with Texas; however, Texas also won an AIAW national championship so I put them in the top 5.

In 2023 Texas has a record of 24 and 4 with losses to Long Beach, #2 Standford, #11 Washington State and Kansas State.

Admittedly, I have not seen Texas play. Obviously they are very good having won the national championship last year. However, I have seen Tennessee play many times this year. We are also very good! In the re-ranking of the final 16 teams we slotted 9th and Texas is 8th. Looking at common opponents Texas beat Texas A@M 3 to 1 and Tennessee sweep A@M.

Hopefully we have a great match. At a neutral site I like our chances.
 
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Texas has a great team! I had some extra time today and looked at Texas' Roster. These are some players to pay attention to in our match. Texas doesn't have any weak links. We have our work cut out for us but if you want to be the best you have to beat the best.

Hopefully, I copied info correctly.

Madisen Skinner 6'2''' Outside Hitter (OH) Won a national championship at Kentucky in 2020 and another at Texas in 2022. Third team AVCA All American in 2022. Kentucky defeated Texas in championship game 3 to 1 to win national title in 2020.

Asjia O'Neal 6' 3'' Middle Blocker (MB) First team AVCA All American in 2022 at Texas.

Molly Phillips 6'5" Opposite Side Hitter (OPP) AVCA All American Honorable Mention in 2022.

Ella Swindle 6' 3'' Setter (S) Gatorade player of the year in state of Missouri last year.

Emma Halter 5' 5" Liberto (L) Ranked as the #1 player in Indiana coming out of high school.

Marianna Singletary 6'4" Middle Blocker (MB) Gatorade player of the year for South Carolina leaving high school.

Carissa Barnes 5' 7" Liberto (L) Transfer from Texas A@M CC. Three time Southland Conference Liberto of the year and first team all conference.

Keonilei Akana 5' 7" Liberto (L) Transfer from Nebraska. Serving specialist with 34 acres in 2022.

Jordyn Byrd 6 4" Outside Hitter (OH) Two time Gatorade player of the year from the state of Florida.

Devine Kahahawai 6'4" Outside Hitter (OH) Gatorade player of the year for state of Hawaii leaving High school.

Nya Bunton 6' 3" Middle Blocker (MB) #1 player in the state of Kentucky leaving high school.
 
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Aladywhovolunteer said:
Texas has a great team! I had some extra time today and looked at Texas' Roster. These are some players to pay attention to in our match. Texas doesn't have any weak links. We have our work cut out for us but if you want to be the best you have to beat the best.

Hopefully, I copied info correctly.

Madisen Skinner 6'2''' Outside Hitter (OH) Won a national championship at Kentucky in 2020 and another at Texas in 2022. Third team AVCA All American in 2022. Kentucky defeated Texas in championship game 3 to 1 to win national title in 2020.

Asjia O'Neal 6' 3'' Middle Blocker (MB) First team AVCA All American in 2022 at Texas.

Molly Phillips 6'5" Opposite Side Hitter (OPP) AVCA All American Honorable Mention in 2022.

Ella Swindle 6' 3'' Setter (S) Gatorade player of the year in state of Missouri last year.

Emma Halter 5' 5" Liberto (L) Ranked as the #1 player in Indiana coming out of high school.

Marianna Singletary 6'4" Middle Blocker (MB) Gatorade player of the year for South Carolina leaving high school.

Carissa Barnes 5' 7" Liberto (L) Transfer from Texas A@M CC. Three time Southland Conference Liberto of the year and first team all conference.

Keonilei Akana 5' 7" Liberto (L) Transfer from Nebraska. Serving specialist with 34 acres in 2022.

Jordyn Byrd 6 4" Outside Hitter (OH) Two time Gatorade player of the year from the state of Florida.

Devine Kahahawai 6'4" Outside Hitter (OH) Gatorade player of the year for state of Hawaii leaving High school.

Nya Bunton 6' 3" Middle Blocker (MB) #1 player in the state of Kentucky leaving high school.
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Wow! No dearth of talent on that roster! Scary….
 
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Texas has 2 service errors this set. UT hanging tough up 12 to 10 in the 2nd set. Torres being hurt would be a huge loss for UT. Ugggh
 
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