No. 2 Texas beat No. 18 TCU in the Players Era Showcase on Aug. 30, 2026. Outside hitter Abby Vander Wal exited the contest against TCU due to injury. She did not re-enter following her departure. The Longhorns next faced No. 1 Nebraska in live action. Vander Wal was unavailable for that contest.
Texas played Nebraska after the win while shorthanded. TCU Athletics confirmed the Vegas loss. The Longhorns have not announced when Vander Wal might return so far.