No. 2 Texas beat No. 18 TCU in the Players Era Showcase on Aug. 30, 2026. Outside hitter Abby Vander Wal left the match against TCU with an injury. She did not re-enter following her departure. The Longhorns next faced No. 1 Nebraska in live action. Vander Wal was not back for that game.
Texas played Nebraska after the win while shorthanded. TCU Athletics confirmed the Vegas loss. The Longhorns have not said when Vander Wal could return at this time.