The 2014 Texas Longhorns volleyball team represented the University of Texas in the 2014 NCAA Division I women's volleyball season. The Texas Longhorns women's volleyball team, led by 14th year head coach Jerritt Elliott, played their home games at Gregory Gymnasium. The Longhorns were members of the Big 12 and were picked to win the conference title in the preseason poll.

The Longhorns won the Big 12 Championship and advanced to the National semifinals for the third time in four years. In the national semifinal Texas fell to unseeded BYU 3–1 to end their season.

Season highlights The Longhorns won the Lobo Challenge & the 26 West Longhorn Classic with a 6–0 record. Even more impressive, they went 18–0 in the sets. The Longhorns clinched the Big 12 title with 3 conference games remaining by avenging their only conference loss. The Longhorns were awarded the #2 overall seed in the NCAA tournament.

Roster 2014 Texas Longhorns roster Defensive Specialist/Libero 6 Kat Brooks - Junior 8 Cat McCoy - Freshman 9 Amy Neal - Junior

Setter 21 Chloe Collins - Sophomore

Utility 7 Nicole Dalton - Sophomore Middle blockers 1 Khat Bell - Senior 5 Molly McCage - Junior 11 Chiaka Ogbogu - Sophomore 15 Sara Hattis - Junior 17 Mirta Baselovic - Freshman Outside hitters 1 Khat Bell - Senior 2 Tiffany Baker - Junior 3 Pilar Victoria - Sophomore 9 Amy Neal - Junior 10 Haley Eckerman - Senior 19 Paulina Prieto Cerame - Sophomore

Schedule DateTimeOpponent RankArenaCity(Tournament)TelevisionScoreAttendanceRecord(Big 12 Record)8/2911:30 a.m.vs. UTEP Lady Miners#2Johnson Center GymnasiumAlbuquerque, NM(Lobo Classic)W 3-0 (25–23, 25–17, 25–10)6271-08/298:30 p.m.@ New Mexico#2Johnson Center GymnasiumAlbuquerque, NM(Lobo Classic)MW NetworkW 3-0 (25–21, 25–13, 25–17)3,8752-08/304:30 p.m.vs. Seattle#2Johnson Center GymnasiumAlbuquerque, NM(Lobo Classic)W 3-0 (25–14, 25–12, 25–15)N/A3-09/66:30 p.m.@ #11 Florida#3O'Connell CenterGainesville, FLSEC+W 3-1(25–16, 26–28, 25–17, 25–16)4,8454-09/127 p.m.#21 Arizona#2Gregory GymnasiumAustin, TX(26 West Classic)LHN W 3-0(25–19, 25–21, 25–20)3,0725-09/1312 p.m.UCF#2Gregory GymnasiumAustin, TX(26 West Classic)LHNW 3-0(25–17, 26–24, 25–9)2,6876-09/133 p.m.Florida A&M#2Gregory GymnasiumAustin, TX(26 West Classic)LHNW 3-0(25–18, 25–20, 25–13)2,6877-09/202 p.m.@ #9 Nebraska#2Devaney Sports CenterLincoln, NENET/BTN+W 3-2(25–23, 21–25, 25–19, 23–25, 15–8)8,3128-09/246 p.m.*@ West Virginia#2WVU ColiseumMorgantown, WVESPNUW 3-2(23–25, 19–25, 25–20, 25–18, 15–7)1,9149-0(1–0)10/017 p.m.*Iowa State#2Gregory GymnasiumAustin, TXLHNW 3-0(25–23, 25–15, 25–15)2,89910-0(2–0)10/051 p.m.*@ Kansas#2Horejsi Family Athletics CenterLawrence, KSFSNW 3-1(25–14, 25–20, 20–25, 25–21)1,34811-0(3–0)10/077 p.m.*Baylor#2Gregory GymnasiumAustin, TXLHNW 3-0(25–12, 25–13, 25–17)2,50412-0 (4–0)10/091 p.m.*Texas Tech#2Gregory GymnasiumAustin, TXLHNW 3-0(25–19, 25–17, 25–19)2,32413-0 (5–0)10/187 p.m.*@ #25 Kansas State#2Ahearn Field HouseManhattan, KSFCSCW 3-0(25–19, 25–22, 25–12)3,92714-0 (6–0)10/227 p.m.*TCU#2Gregory GymnasiumAustin, TXLHNW 3-0(25–14, 25–16, 25–22)2,82715-0 (7–0)10/255 p.m. *Oklahoma#2Gregory GymnasiumAustin, TXLHNL 0-3(24–26, 24–26, 24–26)4,40215-1 (7–1)10/277 p.m. Zhejiang#5Gregory GymnasiumAustin, TXLHNW 3-0(25–15, 26–24, 25–20)1,869Exhibition10/287 p.m.Zhejiang#5Gregory GymnasiumAustin, TXLHNW 3-2(20–25, 25–18, 21–25, 25–19, 18–16)2,079Exhibition11/022 p.m.*@ Iowa State#5Hilton ColiseumAmes, IAESPNUW 3-1(25–21, 20–25, 25–13, 25–14)4,34516-1 (8–1)11/057 p.m.*@ Texas Tech#5United Supermarkets ArenaLubbock, TXFSSW/FCSCW 3-0(25–10, 25–18, 25–13)1,26017-1 (9–1)11/077 p.m.*Kansas State#5Gregory GymnasiumAustin, TXLHNW 3-1 (16–25, 25–15, 25–21, 25–16)3,51618-1(10–1)11/127 p.m.*West Virginia#5Gregory GymnasiumAustin, TXLHNW 3-0(25–20, 25–17, 25–18)2,30619-1(11–1)11/157 p.m.*@ #24 Oklahoma#5McCasland Field HouseNorman, OKSoonerSports.tvW 3-2(22–25, 25–18, 21–25, 25–17, 15–5)2,43920-1(12–1)11/197 p.m.*@ Baylor#3Ferrell CenterWaco, TXFSSW+/FCSAW 3-1(21–25, 25–14, 25–17, 25–19)1,68321-1(13–1)11/223 p.m.*Kansas #3Gregory GymnasiumAustin, TXLHNW 3-0(25–20, 25–23, 25–18)N/A22-1(14–1)11/266:30 p.m.*@ TCU#3Rec CenterFt. Worth, TXFSSW+W 3-0(25–17, 25–22, 25–18)1,35023-1(15–1)11/291:30 p.m.*#6 Florida#3Gregory GymnasiumAustin, TXLHNL 2-3(26–28, 25–20, 25–23, 22–25, 15–12)4,27623-2 12/47:30 p.m.y-Northwestern State#6Gregory GymnasiumAustin, TX(NCAA 1st Round)LHNW 3-0(25–21, 25–15, 25–18)2,00124-212/58 p.m.y-#22 Arizona State#6Gregory GymnasiumAustin, TX(NCAA 2nd Round)LHNW 3-0(25–19, 25–20, 25–22)2,92425-212/124 p.m.y-vs. #9 Colorado State#6Sports PavilionMinneapolis, MN(NCAA regional semifinal)ESPN3W 3-0(25–19, 25–18, 25–17)1,98326-212/125:30 p.m.y-vs. #7 North Carolina#6Sports PavilionMinneapolis, MN(NCAA Regional final)ESPNUW 3-11,88027-212/186 p.m.y-vs. #12 BYU#6Chesapeake Energy ArenaOklahoma City, OK(NCAA Semifinal)ESPN2L 1-3(23–25, 16–25, 25–17, 24–26)9,82427-3 * Indicates Conference Opponent, Times listed are Central Time Zone, Source

Announcers for televised games @ New Mexico: JD Healy & Gale Trip @ Tennessee: Larry Vettel & Missy Whittemore Arizona: Paul Sunderland & Nell Fortner UCF: Paul Sunderland & Nell Fortner Florida A&M: Paul Sunderland & Nell Fortner @ Nebraska: Larry Punteney & Kathi Wieskamp @ West Virginia: Sam Gore & Dain Blanton Iowa State: Tyler Denning & Nell Fortner @ Kansas: Bill Ferguson & Anne Marie Anderson Baylor: Tyler Denning & Nell Fortner Texas Tech: Tyler Denning & Nell Fortner @ Kansas State: Brian Smoller & Kelsey Stringer TCU: Tyler Denning & Nell Fortner Oklahoma: Paul Sunderland & Nell Fortner Zhejiang: Paul Sunderland & Nell Fortner Zhejiang: Paul Sunderland & Nell Fortner @ Iowa State: Sam Gore & Dain Blanton @ Texas Tech: Robert Giovanetti & Andy Penney Kansas State: Paul Sunderland & Nell Fortner West Virginia: Tyler Denning & Nell Fortner @ Oklahoma: Bruce Haertl & Laura Alford @ Baylor: John Morris & Kristen Bates Kansas: Paul Sunderland & Nell Fortner @ TCU: Chuck LaMendola & Pam Lea Florida: Paul Sunderland & Nell Fortner Northwestern State: Paul Sunderland & Nell Fortner Arizona State: Paul Sunderland & Nell Fortner vs. Colorado State: Paul Sunderland & Maria Taylor vs. North Carolina: Paul Sunderland & Maria Taylor vs. BYU: Beth Mowins, Karch Kiraly, & Holly Rowe

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