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UTEP volleyball falls to Tulsa in five-set season opener
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· August 30, 2026
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Key points : The UTEP volleyball team began its 2026 season with a five-set match against Tulsa, the reigning American Athletic Conference champions. UTEP initially took a 2-1 lead after winning two sets 25-18, following a narrow 26-24 loss in the first set.
From Las Cruces, N.M.: The UTEP volleyball team began its 2026 season with a five-set match against Tulsa, the reigning American Athletic Conference champions. UTEP initially took a 2-1 lead after winning two sets 25-18, following a narrow 26-24 loss in the first set. However, Tulsa came back to win the fourth set 25-20 and dominated the fifth set 15-7, securing a 3-2 victory. This match was UTEP's first five-set match since the 2024 season. Despite the loss, UTEP demonstrated significant offensive capabilities against a top-ranked team.
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