Paige Durrenberger

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Paige Durrenberger is a sports writer and Economics student at the University of Texas at Austin. She has covered golf, softball, and the Texas Stars for The Daily Texan and is also a contributing writer for 5Wins. Raised in Dallas, Texas, when Durrenberger isn’t covering sports, she’s either out running with her dog Bailey or cheering on whichever Dallas team is in season.

Apr 24, 2021; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Texas Longhorns outside hitter Skylar Fields (5) attacks against Kentucky Wildcats middle blocker Elise Goetzinger (11) and libero Lauren Tharp (5) in the first set at CHI Health Center Arena and Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

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Texas volleyball secured the win over Alabama, but head coach Jerritt Elliott was not happy with the team's performance and is ready for change.

Texas celebrates after a point at Moody Center against Wisconsin in 2026.

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Texas volleyball finally gets a decisive win over an SEC opponent, but a familiar starting face wasn't on the court for first serve.

Dec 17, 2022; Omaha, Nebraska, US; The Texas Longhorns bench cheer action against the Louisville Cardinals at CHI Health Center. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Texas volleyball experienced both ends of the spectrum in the same week, beating No. 13 Tennessee in five sets before falling to No. 3 Kentucky in three.

Florida outside hitter Jordyn Byrd (14) hits past Texas middle blocker Nya Bunton (55) and outside hitter Cari Spears (23) during an NCAA women’s volleyball game at Steven C. O'Connell Center Exactec arena in Gainesville, FL on Friday, November 7, 2025. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]

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Texas volleyball manages to claim a four-set victory over the No. 6 team in the country. As the nonconference season comes to a close, the Longhorns will need to be more consistent in all areas of the court to survive the SEC schedule.

Texas Tech's head volleyball coach Tony Graystone stands on the sidelines against Kansas State in a Big 12 volleyball match, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, at the United Supermarkets Arena.

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Texas Tech's head volleyball coach has been dismissed from the program, effective immediately. Associate head coach Alisa Blair will step up as interim head coach for the remainder of the season.

The SMU Mustangs talk in a huddle after a point.

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No. 8 SMU built a commanding fifth-set lead before holding off a furious rally from No. 9 Texas to secure the top-10 win at Moody Coliseum.

Texas outside hitter Cari Spears (23) serves during their match against Marquette on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The match was part of the four-day American Volleyball Association First Serve event.

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Texas volleyball didn't allow the weekend's disappointment to tarnish its focus on the home opener against USC. The Longhorns won in straight sets and sent the Trojans packing back to California.

Dec 16, 2022; Omaha, Nebraska, US; Texas Longhorns head coach Jerritt Elliott answers questions during the press conference the day before the championship match at the CHI Health Center. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

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Texas volleyball head coach Jerritt Elliott spent time in the Players Era Volleyball Showcase talking about how the NCAA can change and improve postseason play to capitalize on the growing popularity of college volleyball.

Aug 27, 2026; Arlington, TX, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers players celebrate a point during their volleyball match against the Florida Gators at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

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No. 1 Nebraska made a statement against No. 2 Texas, while No. 18 TCU bounced back against UNLV to close out the inaugural Players Era Volleyball Showcase in Las Vegas.

Abby Vander Wal holds hands with a teammate before a match at the First Serve Event.

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Sophomore outside hitter Abby Vander Wal is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season after suffering a knee injury against TCU, leaving No. 2 Texas searching for answers at the pin.

Dec 17, 2022; Omaha, Nebraska, US; Texas Longhorns Logan Eggleston (33) attacks against Louisville Cardinals Aiko Jones (15) at CHI Health Center. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

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No. 2 Texas handled No. 18 TCU in straight sets Saturday at the Players Era Volleyball Showcase, while No. 1 Nebraska cruised past UNLV to set up a highly anticipated Sunday matchup.

Aug 27, 2026; Arlington, TX, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers players celebrate a point during their volleyball match against the SMU Mustangs at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

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No. 1 Nebraska and No. 2 Texas headline the inaugural Players Era Volleyball Showcase in Las Vegas, Nevada, alongside No. 18 TCU and UNLV.

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Texas Volleyball Breezes Past Mississippi State Without Key Player

Texas Volleyball Goes From Five-Set Thriller to Three-Set Sweep

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Texas Tech Makes Stunning Volleyball Coaching Change After Just 8 Games

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SMU Volleyball Survives Late Texas Comeback In Five-Set Thriller

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Texas Volleyball Sweeps USC in Dominant Big Ten/SEC Challenge Victory

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Texas Volleyball Coach Urges NCAA to Revamp Tournament, Capitalize on Sport’s Rising Popularity

Players Era Volleyball Showcase: Nebraska Takes Down Texas as TCU Rolls Past UNLV

Texas Volleyball Loses Key Offensive Weapon to Season-Ending Knee Injury

Players Era Volleyball Showcase: Nebraska, Texas Make Statements With Wins in Las Vegas

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