On November 13, 2026, the Ole Miss volleyball team faced Texas in a regular-season NCAA Division I match, recording a total of 18 kills and 17 errors across three sets as the team fell short in straight sets NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Game Summary.
The contest at Texas saw the visiting squad battle through challenging offensive conditions, registering a team hitting percentage of 0.011 NCAA Match Statistics. The offensive distribution relied heavily on setter Vivianna Samaniego, who tallied 15 assists over the three frames Player Statistics – Samaniego.
Reviewing the individual contributions on the floor, Melia Johnson and Ryea Jackson spearheaded the attack. Johnson contributed 5 kills and 5 block assists, totaling 7.5 points, while Jackson posted 5 kills on 9 attempts with zero errors for a 0.556 hitting percentage alongside 1 solo block and 2 block assists Individual Stats – Johnson and Jackson.
Set by Set Breakdown and Team Performance
The opening set proved difficult for the visiting offense, recording 6 kills against 8 errors on 36 total attacks for a -0.056 hitting mark Set 1 Breakdown. The team found more rhythm in the second frame, producing 8 kills and just 2 errors on 26 attacks to hit 0.231 Set 2 Breakdown. However, the offense slipped again in the third set with 4 kills and 7 errors on 31 attacks, finishing at -0.097 Set 3 Breakdown.
Defensively, the squad accumulated 33 digs and 16 total team blocks. Keirstyn Carlton anchored the net defense with 6 block assists and 1 kill, while Jaidyn Hartsfield added 6 points, 6 kills, and 8 digs Defensive Statistics. Jorda Crook chipped in with 3 digs and 1 service ace Crook Match Stats.
Match Statistics Overview
The statistical ledger for the match outlines the challenges faced on the road:
| Metric | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kills | 6 | 8 | 4 | 18 |
| Errors | 8 | 2 | 7 | 17 |
| Total Attacks | 36 | 26 | 31 | 93 |
| Hitting Percentage | -0.056 | 0.231 | -0.097 | 0.011 |
The official NCAA reporting records the final set scores at 25-3, 25-10, and 25-14 in favor of Texas Final Scores.
