AUSTIN, Texas – The Wildcats fell 3-1 to the Longhorns in a four-set battle. Arizona's victory in set two was the first time Texas has dropped a set to a visiting team in Austin this season.  
 
"We were very competitive against the top-ranked team tonight," said head coach Dave Rubio. "I was proud of the fact that we gave them everything had, and it was a great step for our team's growth. The middles had a great night and I like what we're doing offensively with Emery Herman directing the offense."
 
Set 1 | Arizona - 21, Texas - 25
The Longhorns took the first set 25-20. Arizona served a team high four aces in the set and had three blocks to slow down the Texas offense. Jaelyn Hodge had three kills and two of Arizona's four aces in the set.
 
Set 2 | Arizona - 25, Texas - 16
Arizona won set two to tie the match at 1-1. The Wildcats hit .387 in the set, which helped them tie the match. Hodge had six kills and Sofia Maldonado Diaz and Puk Stubbe each had three kills to fuel the Wildcats on offense. Merle Weidt had three kills, including the set winning kill. Arizona is the first team to win a set against Texas in Austin this season.
 
Set 3 | Arizona - 22, Texas - 25
The Wildcats kept the momentum going into the third set, but Texas was able to edge out Arizona to take the 2-1 lead in the match. Maldonado Diaz led the Wildcats with four kills in the third set and Emery Herman served Arizona's fifth ace of the match.
 
Set 4 | Arizona - 22, Texas - 25
Arizona continued to pressure Texas with an aggressive offense in the final set. Hodge had five kills in the set, extending her double-digit kill streak to seven matches. Herman directed the Wildcats offensively with 38 kills in the match.
 
Match Leaders
Kills: Jaelyn Hodge - 16
Assists: Emery Herman – 38
Digs: Kamaile Hiapo - 14
Blocks: Zyonna Fellows - 3
 
Arizona will take on Notre Dame for the first time in program history on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. MST in Austin.