North Texas Falls to Wichita State 3-0
North Texas dropped its third straight set in the final game of its three-set loss to Wichita State on November 7, 2026.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Volleyball
North Texas lost to Wichita State 3-0 on November 7, 2026, with set scores of 19-25, 21-25 and 23-25. North Texas, now 12-12 overall and 5-8 in the American Conference, committed 32 total errors in the match.
Why it matters
The loss leaves North Texas eighth in the American Conference with three games remaining in the season. Each remaining match carries weight in the conference standings as the season nears its end.
North Texas committed 32 errors in the match, including 10 service errors, and 13 errors in the first set alone. Wichita State entered the match with a 7-18 overall record and 4-9 conference mark, while North Texas was 12-12 overall and 5-8 in the American Conference.
The players
North Texas volleyball
The North Texas Mean Green women's volleyball program competes in the American Athletic Conference and is based at the University of North Texas in Denton.
Wichita State volleyball
The Wichita State Shockers volleyball program competes in the American Athletic Conference and is based at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas.
The details
Wichita State took the first set 25-19 after North Texas committed 13 errors. North Texas opened the second set with four straight points before Wichita State scored seven straight to win it 25-21, then North Texas dropped the third set 25-23 after seven ties and lead changes.
Timeline
November 7, 2026: North Texas lost the match to Wichita State 3-0.
November 9, 2026: North Texas plays Memphis on the road.
Season Trajectory
With North Texas sitting eighth in the American Conference and three games remaining, the loss narrows its room for error in the conference race. A 5-8 conference record leaves the team needing to win its remaining matches to improve its standing.
North Texas needs to win its remaining conference matches to climb from eighth in the American Conference standings. Fans tracking the league race will watch the Memphis match on November 9 closely as the team looks to stabilize its position.
The takeaway
Reducing errors and sustaining intensity through full sets will matter most for North Texas as it works to move up the American Conference standings in its final three games.
What happens next
North Texas plays Memphis on the road on November 9, 2026, as it works through its final three conference games.
Further reading
For more on the program's schedule and standings, see the Volleyball section.
