Texas A&M volleyball eliminated by Texas in SEC Tournament semifinals

The Texas A&M Aggies were eliminated from the SEC Tournament by their in-state rivals, as the Texas Longhorns secured a 3-1 win to advance to the championship game against the Kentucky Wildcats.

Head coach Jamie Morrison’s squad captured a win over Texas during the regular season, but the firepower wasn’t enough to stop the Longhorns, who are riding a wave of momentum and a five-game winning streak into the finals of the tournament, after outscoring Ole Miss 75-36 in a total sweep of the Rebels in their quarterfinal match.

Kyndal Stowers and Logan Lednicky lead the team with 18 and 12 kills, respectively. The Aggies secured 52 kills and 16 blocks as a unit, while Texas recorded 58 kills and 15 blocks.

The Longhorns outscored Texas A&M by six points in the first set of Monday’s semifinals, but the Aggies bounced back nicely to take the second set, 25-16. Following a back-and-forth battle in the third set that concluded in favor of the Longhorns, Texas led for the majority of the fourth set, as the Maroon and White struggled to find their way back into the match.

While the hopes of reaching the first SEC Tournament finals in school history are officially closed, another chapter opens. Texas A&M will now prepare for its third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, as Morrison will look to continue his winning ways in Bryan-College Station, Texas.

FINAL: No. 3 Texas (3) | No. 2 Texas A&M (1)

After a 25-19 fourth-set victory, the Longhorns advance to the finals of the league tournament and will face Kentucky for the SEC Tournament title. Stowers led the Aggies with 18 kills, followed by Lednicky with 12, but it wasn’t enough to topple a strong Texas squad Monday night in Savannah.

Morrison calls a timeout down 17-13

Texas A&M is looking to stay alive at the SEC Tournament, down 2-1 in the match and 17-13 in the fourth set against the Longhorns.

Longhorns lead 16-13 in the fourth set

After the outstanding performances from both sides in the third set, Texas has gained some momentum and is up three points over Texas A&M in the fourth set. Torrey Stafford has 14 kills and two blocks, while Cari Spears has secured 11 kills and five blocks. Morrison is looking to coach his team to another comeback and to keep the match alive against the Longhorns, down three.

Texas charges back to secure an incredible third set, 27-25 over the Aggies

Texas A&M dug a hole for itself in the third set, as the Longhorns charged back to take control of the match. The 27-25 win makes it 2-1 Texas, which means a set-four win would end the Aggies’ run in Savannah. Stowers leads the team with 16 kills, with Lednicky close behind at 11 tonight.

Aggies hold a 22-21 lead in the third set

Led by Stowers and Lednicky’s 27 combined kills and five blocks, Texas A&M is looking to wrap a Maroon and White bow on the third set.

Texas A&M’s offense found its rhythm in set two

Stowers records her third ace of the match

Stowers is having an impressive outing against the Longhorns, as she recorded her second and third aces of the contest to give Texas A&M a 12-11 lead. She also leads the team with 13 kills so far. Texas tied the third set, 13-13, moments later.

Texas A&M ties match 1-1 with a dominant second-set performance

Lednicky ended the set with another kill, as Texas A&M secured the second set 25-16. The Aggies have 29 kills and seven blocks as a team, compared to the Longhorns’ 25 kills and seven blocks. It has been a back-and-forth battle between two of the best teams in the country so far in Savannah.

Set-point for the Aggies in set two, 24-15

Lednicky’s eight kills in the contest led the charge for a dominant second-set performance from the Maroon and White, as they tied the match at one set apiece.

Longhorns charging back with a 3-0 run

The Aggies are ahead of the Longhorns 14-9 in the second set, but Elliot’s team is trading punches and trying to close the gap. Texas has 21 kills and five blocks as a team, while Texas A&M has 21 kills and seven blocks, respectively.

Texas A&M is gaining momentum in a second-set charge

After dropping the first set to the Longhorns, the Aggies have come out swinging in the second set, as they lead 10-4. Stowers and Cos-Okpalla both have an ace in the set, while Lednicky is up to six kills.

Texas takes first set, 25-18

Led by Abby Vander Wal’s four kills and one block, Texas takes the first set from the Aggies. The Longhorns attacked early and often in the opening moments, while Texas A&M struggled to get back into the set. Lednicky, Kyndal Stowers and Morgan Perkins all have two kills or more for the Aggies entering the second set.

Morrison takes final timeout of first set down 21-15

The Longhorns have come to play, and the Aggies are trying to climb their way back into the contest. Texas has four attackers with at least two kills, while also tallying four blocks as a team. Lednicky has five kills in the first set.

Longhorns leading the charge early, 11-5 through the first set

Texas leads Texas A&M by five early into the first set, as the Longhorns have recorded nine kills and four blocks. Lednicky leads the Aggies with four kills so far.

All about seizing the moment for Morrison’s club

The lights are bright, but the Aggies are ready for the opportunity

What channel is the Texas A&M vs Texas game on today? Time, TV schedule

Date: Monday, November 24

Start time: 8 p.m. CST

TV Channel: SEC Network

Stream: ESPN APP

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