Miami claimed a massive 3-2 upset over No. 1 Texas in a thrilling five-set comeback match to hand the Longhorns their first unranked loss since 2014. Texas (2-2) took the first two sets, 25-19 and 25-17, with All-American Madisen Skinner leading the charge. However, Miami (5-0) mounted a stunning comeback and won the next three sets 26-24, 25-18, and 15-11 to take down the defending NCAA champs.
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Sophomore Grace Lopez was the standout for Miami, delivering 20 kills total, including key points in the third set turn-around when Miami went on a 3-0 run after trailing 24-23. Lopez, a 2023 AVCA All-American Honorable Mention, led the Hurricanes through the reverse sweep with clutch performances throughout.
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Texas, known for their dominance at home (147-11 over the last decade), struggled to maintain their early momentum particularly as Miami neutralized their offense in the final three sets.
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