Texas Volleyball Team Goes for Record Win Streak Against Nebraska

The No. 2-ranked Texas volleyball team will go for a record 27th consecutive win Friday in a Top 5 matchup against No. 5 Nebraska at Gregory Gymnasium.

The Longhorns are 17-0 this season (12-0 in Big 12 play) after beating Texas A&M on Wednesday. The Cornhuskers come into Friday's match with a 16-5 records (9-3 in Big 12). The match begins at 6 pm and can be seen on Fox Sports. Only general admission tickets remain for those wanted to see the action in person.

Wednesday's win over the 25th-ranked Aggies extended the Longhorns' winning streak to 26 matches, tying a school record, while the 17-0 start is the second-best streak in school history.

Senior All-America outside hitter Destinee Hooker had 13 kills to lead Texas, while Juliann Faucette and Rachael Adams each recorded 10. Senior All-America setter Ashley Engle returned to the lineup to record double figures in assists and digs.

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