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University of Oklahoma Athletics
Wednesday, October 7
6 p.m.
University of Oklahoma
9-4,2-2SEC
3
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#12 Texas A&M
10-6,3-1SEC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M | 25 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 11 | 2 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 15 | 3 |
Photo by: Daem Campbell/University of Oklahoma
Sooners Upset No. 12 Texas A&M in Five-Set Thriller
October 07, 2026 | Volleyball
NORMAN - Oklahoma volleyball knocked off defending national champion No. 12 Texas A&M in five sets Wednesday night, rallying from a 2-1 deficit to secure a 3-2 victory (17-25, 25-20, 20-25, 25-23, 15-11) at McCasland Field House.
The victory marked Oklahoma's first win over a ranked opponent at home since defeating No. 20 Tennessee on Sept. 29, 2024. The Sooners improved to 9-4 overall and 2-2 in SEC play, handing Texas A&M (10-6, 3-1 SEC) its first conference loss of the season.
Four Sooners finished with double-digit kills as Oklahoma totaled 62 on the night. After dropping the third set, OU held off a late Texas A&M rally in the fourth before taking control down the stretch of the decisive fifth set.
"Volleyball is a game of momentum, and with such a short set to play in the fifth, getting off to a strong start is key," said head coach Aaron Mansfield. "We talked about winning the game to eight and getting to eight first. We were able to do that and then we were able to sustain the lead. It was a little touch-and-go there at the end with some challenges, but I'm glad our team stayed focused and finished it off."
Sophomores Tekoa Barnes and Alyssa Flack joined junior Alaleh Flack with a team-high 15 kills apiece, while junior Carley Butler added 13. Butler turned in a career-best performance with a .571 hitting percentage, committing just one error on 21 swings while adding five block assists.
"The first two sets, Tekoa and Alaleh were just trying to find their ways and find ways to score," said Mansfield. "They did a really good job of settling into the offense. Carley was really steady for all five sets and she continues to be a force in the middle. Alyssa took some really big swings for us in the second, third and fourth sets. We need everybody. It's an all hands on deck offense and "I'm just really proud of the group to grit out a win."
Sophomore Avaya Maga dished out 53 assists and added six digs, while sophomore Aniya Warren led the defensive effort with 12 digs.
"It doesn't matter the name across the front of the jersey," said Warren. "We know who we are, and when we play our style of volleyball, we can beat anyone."
SET ONE
The opening frame featured several early ties before Texas A&M used a 7-3 stretch to build an 18-12 advantage. The Aggies extended their lead to nine at 23-14 before Oklahoma scored three of the next four points. Texas A&M closed out the set 25-17.
SET TWO
Oklahoma overcame an early 4-2 deficit to take an 8-5 lead. The teams continued to trade points before the Sooners broke a 16-all tie with a 6-2 run. Back-to-back Tolliver kills gave OU set point, and Butler finished the frame with a kill for the 25-20 victory.
SET THREE
Texas A&M built an 11-7 advantage before Oklahoma cut the deficit to one at 11-10 behind consecutive Barnes aces. The Aggies extended their lead to 19-15, and although OU pulled within one at 19-18, Texas A&M responded to take the set 25-20.
SET FOUR
Oklahoma opened the fourth with four straight points and extended its lead to 16-10. Texas A&M mounted a late rally, cutting the deficit to one at 24-23, but Barnes delivered the set-winning kill to give the Sooners a 25-23 victory and force a fifth set.
SET FIVE
Oklahoma jumped out to a 4-0 lead and extended its advantage to 8-4 early in the decisive fifth set. Texas A&M battled back to tie the frame at nine, but the Sooners responded with three consecutive points to regain control. A block from Butler and Maga gave Oklahoma match point, and the Sooners appeared to seal the victory at 15-10 before a successful Texas A&M challenge overturned the call. With the score back at 14-11, Tolliver delivered the match-winning kill to secure the 15-11 victory.
LOOKING AHEAD
Oklahoma continues its homestand with another ranked matchup on Sunday, hosting No. 9 Texas at 2 p.m.
The victory marked Oklahoma's first win over a ranked opponent at home since defeating No. 20 Tennessee on Sept. 29, 2024. The Sooners improved to 9-4 overall and 2-2 in SEC play, handing Texas A&M (10-6, 3-1 SEC) its first conference loss of the season.
Four Sooners finished with double-digit kills as Oklahoma totaled 62 on the night. After dropping the third set, OU held off a late Texas A&M rally in the fourth before taking control down the stretch of the decisive fifth set.
"Volleyball is a game of momentum, and with such a short set to play in the fifth, getting off to a strong start is key," said head coach Aaron Mansfield. "We talked about winning the game to eight and getting to eight first. We were able to do that and then we were able to sustain the lead. It was a little touch-and-go there at the end with some challenges, but I'm glad our team stayed focused and finished it off."
Sophomores Tekoa Barnes and Alyssa Flack joined junior Alaleh Flack with a team-high 15 kills apiece, while junior Carley Butler added 13. Butler turned in a career-best performance with a .571 hitting percentage, committing just one error on 21 swings while adding five block assists.
"The first two sets, Tekoa and Alaleh were just trying to find their ways and find ways to score," said Mansfield. "They did a really good job of settling into the offense. Carley was really steady for all five sets and she continues to be a force in the middle. Alyssa took some really big swings for us in the second, third and fourth sets. We need everybody. It's an all hands on deck offense and "I'm just really proud of the group to grit out a win."
Sophomore Avaya Maga dished out 53 assists and added six digs, while sophomore Aniya Warren led the defensive effort with 12 digs.
"It doesn't matter the name across the front of the jersey," said Warren. "We know who we are, and when we play our style of volleyball, we can beat anyone."
SET ONE
The opening frame featured several early ties before Texas A&M used a 7-3 stretch to build an 18-12 advantage. The Aggies extended their lead to nine at 23-14 before Oklahoma scored three of the next four points. Texas A&M closed out the set 25-17.
SET TWO
Oklahoma overcame an early 4-2 deficit to take an 8-5 lead. The teams continued to trade points before the Sooners broke a 16-all tie with a 6-2 run. Back-to-back Tolliver kills gave OU set point, and Butler finished the frame with a kill for the 25-20 victory.
SET THREE
Texas A&M built an 11-7 advantage before Oklahoma cut the deficit to one at 11-10 behind consecutive Barnes aces. The Aggies extended their lead to 19-15, and although OU pulled within one at 19-18, Texas A&M responded to take the set 25-20.
SET FOUR
Oklahoma opened the fourth with four straight points and extended its lead to 16-10. Texas A&M mounted a late rally, cutting the deficit to one at 24-23, but Barnes delivered the set-winning kill to give the Sooners a 25-23 victory and force a fifth set.
SET FIVE
Oklahoma jumped out to a 4-0 lead and extended its advantage to 8-4 early in the decisive fifth set. Texas A&M battled back to tie the frame at nine, but the Sooners responded with three consecutive points to regain control. A block from Butler and Maga gave Oklahoma match point, and the Sooners appeared to seal the victory at 15-10 before a successful Texas A&M challenge overturned the call. With the score back at 14-11, Tolliver delivered the match-winning kill to secure the 15-11 victory.
LOOKING AHEAD
Oklahoma continues its homestand with another ranked matchup on Sunday, hosting No. 9 Texas at 2 p.m.
Players Mentioned
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/ VolleyballTeam Stats
AM
OK
Kills
57
62
Errors
20
23
Attempts
131
140
Hitting %
.282
.279
Points
72.0
78.5
Assists
54
58
Aces
7
6
Blocks
8
10.5
Game Leaders
Kills
15
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
15
Aces
2
Blocks
1
Kills
15
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
5
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