No. 2 Texas swept No. 18 TCU in the Players Era Showcase on Aug. 30, 2026. Outside hitter Abby Vander Wal left the match against TCU with an injury. She did not re-enter following her departure. The Longhorns then faced No. 1 Nebraska in live action. Vander Wal was not back for that contest.
Texas played Nebraska following the victory without her in the lineup. TCU Athletics reported the Vegas loss. The Longhorns have not said when Vander Wal could return so far.