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Texas Draws Penn State After Sweep as Texas A&M Reaches Sweet 16

Statistical standouts framed an opening weekend that clarified the regional path for both programs.

Young fans cheer as The Longhorns take on Florida A&M during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Gregory Gymnasium in Austin, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.
Texas Longhorns setter Rella Binney (3) hits the ball as The Longhorns take on Florida A&M during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Gregory Gymnasium in Austin, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.
Texas Longhorns outside hitter Cari Spears (23) and Texas Longhorns middle blocker Taylor Harvey (10) block a hit as The Longhorns take on Florida A&M during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Gregory Gymnasium in Austin, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.
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Overview

  • Texas swept Florida A&M at Gregory Gym to move into the NCAA second round against defending champion Penn State.
  • Longhorns libero Emma Halter set the school record for digs in a three-set match with 25 as Texas limited FAMU to a -.027 hitting percentage and a 42-15 deficit in kills.
  • Penn State advanced with a 3-1 win over South Florida and brings All-American attacker Kennedy Martin into the matchup with Texas.
  • Texas A&M followed a first-round sweep of Campbell by defeating TCU 3-1 at Reed Arena, closing the fourth set 29-27 to secure a second straight Sweet 16 berth.
  • The Aggies’ .417 hitting clip in the sweep of Campbell set a program postseason record for a three-set match in the rally-scoring era, and they will face Louisville in the Lincoln Regional.