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Tech holds on to beat St. Thomas
Texas Tech volleyball survived a five-set battle in Laramie to beat St.
Tech held on to hand St. Thomas its first loss, and what made the match stand out was the defensive performance across the board. Five Red Raiders reached double-digit digs in the same match for the first time since November 3, 2021, when Tech faced West Virginia. That kind of team-wide defensive depth is rare, and it came on opening weekend, not in the thick of Big 12 competition.
Three players posted double-doubles: Taylor Cook, Sara Bowcutt, and freshman Elia Dinsmore. Emily Contreras and Maggie Boyd rounded out the five players in double-digit digs. The Red Raiders came in at 1-1 on the young season after dropping their opener.
Dinsmore is the name to remember from this one. The freshman hit .440 with 14 kills, three aces, and 12 digs. That kind of stat line in only her second college match signals that Tech's offense has a new weapon to build around this fall.
Common questions
How did Texas Tech volleyball do against St. Thomas?
- Texas Tech beat St. Thomas in five sets in Laramie to earn its first win of the 2026 season. The Red Raiders came in at 1-1 after dropping their opener. The match was highlighted by an unusually deep defensive performance across the roster.
Which Texas Tech players recorded double-doubles against St. Thomas?
- Three Red Raiders posted double-doubles: Taylor Cook, Sara Bowcutt, and freshman Elia Dinsmore. Emily Contreras and Maggie Boyd also reached double-digit digs, making five players total - a feat Tech had not accomplished since November 3, 2021, against West Virginia.
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