Horns up for volleyball success — Texas faces top-ranked Nebraska in national semifinal on Thursday

The Texas volleyball team gets a chance in the NCAA semifinal to avenge two losses to Nebraska: one in August and the other in last year's NCAA championship match (photo courtesy of texassports.com).
The Texas volleyball team gets a chance in the NCAA semifinal to avenge two losses to Nebraska: one in August and the other in last year's NCAA championship match (photo courtesy of texassports.com).

By Steve Habel, Senior Editor

AUSTIN, Texas — There’s a lot to be said about the Texas volleyball team’s continued string of success and five — count 'em, five — straight trips to the NCAA semifinals, especially considering the different skillsets of the players the Longhorns have put on the court since 2011.

Alas, UT has just one national championship, in 2012, to show for the past four appearances in the NCAA championship tournament.

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Steve Habel

Steve Habel is a senior contributing writer for Horns Illustrated. He has covered Texas sports since 1989 and was this magazine’s senior editor for 24 years. You can follow him on twitter @stevehabel .

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