No. 2 Texas swept No. 18 TCU in the Players Era Showcase on Aug. 30, 2026. Outside hitter Abby Vander Wal exited the contest against TCU with an injury. She did not re-enter after her exit. The Longhorns next faced No. 1 Nebraska in a live matchup. Vander Wal was not back for that game.
Texas played Nebraska after the win without her in the lineup. TCU Athletics confirmed the Vegas loss. The Longhorns have not announced when Vander Wal could return at this time.