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 return following her departure. The Longhorns next faced No. 1 Nebraska in a live matchup. Vander Wal was unavailable for that game.
Texas played Nebraska after the win while shorthanded. TCU Athletics reported the Vegas loss. The Longhorns have not announced when Vander Wal could return so far.