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Red Raiders open season in Wyoming
Texas Tech volleyball opens its 2026 season this weekend in Laramie, Wyoming, where the Red Raiders face Wyoming and St.
Friday's match against the Cowgirls tips off at 7:30 p.m. CT, with Saturday's game against the Tommies set for 2 p.m. CT. The Red Raiders carry a roster of 19 players into the opener, split nearly down the middle with 10 underclassmen and nine upperclassmen.
Three players enter their fourth year with the program: Katelyn Cochran, Reagan Engler, and Emily Contreras. That kind of senior continuity matters early in a season when younger players are still finding their footing.
Tony Graystone is in his 11th season leading the program and ranks third all-time in wins in Texas Tech volleyball history. For fans following from Lubbock, this weekend is a first look at how a balanced roster holds up against live competition before the team returns home.
Texas Tech volleyball does not draw the same crowd as football Saturdays at Jones AT&T Stadium, but the program has built a consistent following, and an 11-year tenure from the same head coach is something most programs at this level never see.
Common questions
How experienced is the Texas Tech volleyball roster heading into 2026?
- The Red Raiders carry 19 players, split nearly evenly between 10 underclassmen and nine upperclassmen. Three players - Katelyn Cochran, Reagan Engler, and Emily Contreras - are entering their fourth year with the program, giving the team solid senior leadership early in the season.
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