No. 2 Texas beat No. 18 TCU in the Players Era Showcase on Aug. 30, 2026. Outside hitter Abby Vander Wal left the match against TCU due to injury. She did not re-enter after her exit. The Longhorns then faced No. 1 Nebraska in a live matchup. Vander Wal was unavailable for that contest.
Texas played Nebraska following the victory without her in the lineup. TCU Athletics confirmed the Vegas loss. The Longhorns have not said when Vander Wal could return at this time.