Friday, October 2
Austin, Texas
6:30 p.m.
Mississippi State
at
Texas
October 01, 2026 | Volleyball
Caly Haskins, Assistant Director/Brand Advancement & Social Strategy
STARKVILLE โ State is headed to the state of Texas to face Texas and Texas A&M this weekend. The Bulldogs take on Texas for the first time in school history at Gregory Gymnasium on Friday at 6:30 p.m. They will then head to College Station to face the Texas A&M Aggies at 12 p.m. on Sunday. Both matches will be streamed live on SECN+.
MATCH ONE
Mississippi State (11-1, 1-0 SEC) vs. No. 8 Texas (5-5, 1-1 SEC)
Date: Friday, October 2, 6:30 p.m. CT
Location: Austin, Texas (Gregory Gymnasium)
Watch: SECN+
MATCH TWO
Mississippi State (11-1, 1-0 SEC) vs. No. 14 Texas A&M (8-5, 1-0 SEC)
Date: Sunday, October 4, 12 p.m. CT
Location: College Station, Texas (Reed Arena)
Watch: SECN+
NOTES:
SERIES HISTORY:
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MATCH ONE
Mississippi State (11-1, 1-0 SEC) vs. No. 8 Texas (5-5, 1-1 SEC)
Date: Friday, October 2, 6:30 p.m. CT
Location: Austin, Texas (Gregory Gymnasium)
Watch: SECN+
MATCH TWO
Mississippi State (11-1, 1-0 SEC) vs. No. 14 Texas A&M (8-5, 1-0 SEC)
Date: Sunday, October 4, 12 p.m. CT
Location: College Station, Texas (Reed Arena)
Watch: SECN+
NOTES:
- The Bulldogs extended their winning streak to nine as theyย took down LSU in their SEC home opener.
- Lindsey Mangelson had a record-breaking night with team-leading 62 attacks for 23 kills against LSU.
- Adriana Jeanpierre made her SEC debut and recorded her first career double-double, while also getting a career-high 12 assists and 10 digs.
- The Bulldogs had three players earnย a double-double against LSU in Mangelson, Bernadita Aguilar, and Jeanpierre.
- Gha'Naye Whitfield-Moss hit .750 for the second time this season while also picking up a season-high in kills with 12.
- Texas is coming off a three-set loss to No. 3 Kentucky.
- They are ranked first in the SEC in attacks per set with 35.05.
- Nya Bunton ranks fourth in the conference in hitting percentage at .408.
- Texas A&M are reigning national champions and are coming off a four-game win streak before facing Alabama Friday.
- The Aggies lead the SEC in team assists (596) and team kills (658).
- Eliza Sharp is ranked first in the conference in blocks per set (1.51) and total blocks (59).
SERIES HISTORY:
- Mississippi State will face Texas for the first time in school history at Gregory Gymnasium.
- This will only be the Bulldogs third time facing the Longhorns. Their first match-up was in 2024.
- Mississippi State will play Texas A&M for the 23rd time to end their trip to Texas.
- The last time the Bulldogs competed against the Aggies in College Station State won, 3-0.
Visit HailState.com for the latest news and information on volleyball. Fans can also follow the program on social media by searching 'HailStateVB' on X, Facebook and Instagram.
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