Texas Seeks to Maintain Undefeated Streak Against Oklahoma on Sunday

AUSTIN, Texas — The No. 2 Texas Longhorns are set to host the Oklahoma Sooners in the Red River Showdown on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Central. With an undefeated record of 15-0, Texas looks to extend their winning streak against a rival team that stands at 12-5 this season.

Texas leads the all-time series against Oklahoma with an impressive record of 52-5. The Longhorns achieved a decisive victory last season when they swept the Sooners.

Leading the Sooners’ offensive attack is sophomore outside hitter Megan Wilson, who has tallied 368 kills and 56 service aces, along with contributing 168 digs and 75 blocks. Senior setter Payton Chamberlain supports the offense with 795 assists and 167 digs.

For Texas, true freshman outside hitter Cari Spears is a key player, contributing 183 kills and boasting a hitting percentage of .313. Senior libero Emma Halter leads the team in digs with 195. Junior outside hitter Torrey Stafford is ranked 19th in the nation with an average of 4.42 kills per set.

Both teams see this match as crucial for their respective seasons. Texas aims to stay perfect, while Oklahoma seeks to gain momentum and prove themselves following a disappointing preseason poll placement.

Oklahoma must show resilience, having struggled with slow starts in their recent matches. In contrast, Texas is known for its strong offensive performance, averaging 14.86 kills per set and being second in the SEC with a .304 hitting percentage.

The match will take place at Gregory Gym, a venue where students and fans are expected to create an electric atmosphere.