Texas volleyball vs Wisconsin game score: Live updates, how to watch

In a meeting between two of the hottest teams in the NCAA Tournament, Texas volleyball couldn’t cool off Wisconsin in an Elite Eight match Sunday at Gregory Gymnasium.

The third-seeded Badgers (28-4) knocked off No. 1 Texas (26-4) for their 13^th consecutive win and a spot in the Final Four later this week in Kansas City, Mo. After the match, Texas credited Wisconsin for the victory but mourned the sudden end of the season.

“They served incredible, they hit incredible, blocked really well, passed really well,” said Texas libero Emma Halter, one of just two seniors on the team. “They just had an amazing game, and they played better than us, honestly.”

Star outside hitter Mimi Coyler had 23 kills to pace Wisconsin in the 25-22, 25-21, 20-25, 25-19 win, but she had plenty of help from Una Vajagic (15 kills), Carter Booth (11 kills) and setter Charlie Fuerbringer (57 assists). Texas had just one player reach double-figure kills in freshman Cari Spears, and the Longhorns hit a tournament-low .250 from the floor.

But after the match, Texas coach Jerritt Elliott focused more on the painful end of a successful season than such stats.

“We ran into, obviously, a buzz saw,” he said. “I thought they (Wisconsin) served extremely well. They kept us off-balance all night long, and we just really never found a really good rhythm tonight. They played really, really well, and that's what this tournament is all about.

“But it’s just been such a special year for me. Right now is the time just to hug one another. We literally had no team issues this year, and it was just so much fun and something to really build up on.”

Read below for a replay and highlights from the Wisconsin Badgers' win over the Texas Longhorns.

Set 4: Wisconsin 25, Texas 19  

The Badgers close it out, fittingly, on the 23rd kill from Mimi Colyer. Wisconsin wins 3-1.

Set 4: Wisconsin 23, Texas 18  

Do or die for the Longhorns' season. Wisconsin leads 2-1.

Set 4: Wisconsin 18, Texas 14  

The Longhorns have found themselves trailing late in three of the four sets this match. Can they finally complete a rally after a 3-0 spurt? Wisconsin leads 2-1.

Set 4: Wisconsin 16, Texas 10

The Badgers keep delivering body blows from Mimi Colyer (20 kills), A spike is like a punch to the ribs; a block a shot to the spleen. Texas is on the ropes. Wisconsin leads 2-1.

Set 4: Wisconsin 9, Texas 8  

The Badgers have responded behind setter Charlie Fuerbringer, who's an absolute maestro running the show. 49 assists, sheesh. Wisconsin leads 2-1.

Set 4: Texas 4, Wisconsin 0 

Texas has come out firing in the fourth with back-to-back kills from Cari Spears (11 kills). Wisconsin leads 2-1.

Set 3: Texas 25, Wisconsin 20 

After a rocky start, the Texas offense found its groove that set while hitting .400. Freshman Cari Spears leads the way with nine kills and just one hitting error on 18 swings. Wisconsin leads 2-1.

Set 3: Texas 22, Wisconsin 19 

Texas middle Nya Bunton gets her sixth kill of the match, and the Badgers take a timeout. Can Texas cut this 2-0 set lead in half? Wisconsin leads 2-0.

Set 3: Texas 19, Wisconsin 16 

Kelly Sheffield thinks a shot was tipped by Texas; let's see if the Badger coach wins a challenge. Wisconsin leads 2-0.

Set 3: Texas 15, Wisconsin 12 

Rella Binney serves two straight aces off the bench for Texas, and the Badgers take a timeout. The Hawaiian has been an unsung hero all season for Texas, and she's making a big impact at a critical time. Wisconsin leads 2-0.

Set 3: Wisconsin 12, Texas 11   

Mimi Colyer (15 kills) rips off three kills over the past four points, and the Badgers recapture the lead. Wisconsin leads 2-0.

Set 3: Texas 9, Wisconsin 7  

Torrey Stafford and Cari Spears are starting to hit her stride this set for the Longhorns, and Texas is reaching deep into its bench with freshman middle Taylor Harvey. Wisconsin leads 2-0.

Set 2: Wisconsin 25, Texas 21 

In almost a carbon copy of set one, Wisconsin holds off another Texas rally and closes things out with a kill by Mimi Colyer (10 kills). Nebraska lost earlier today and we have another 3 vs. 1 upset brewing in Austin. Wisconsin leads 2-0.

Set 2: Wisconsin 25, Texas 21 

In almost a carbon copy of set one, Wisconsin holds off another Texas rally and closes things out with a kill by Mimi Colyer (10 kills). Nebraska lost earlier today and we have another 3 vs. 1 upset brewing in Austin. Wisconsin leads 2-0.

Set 2: Wisconsin 22, Texas 16 

The Badgers respond out of the timeout. So far, a tour de force for Wisconsin, which is the lone team left in the tournament carrying the Big Ten banner. Wisconsin leads 1-0.

Set 2: Wisconsin 19, Texas 16 

More late-set drama, and Wisconsin takes a timeout. Texas is on a 3-0 run after back-to-back kills from Whitney Lauenstein. Big Hit Whit has had quite the comeback this NCAA Tournament. Wisconsin leads 1-0.

Set 2: Wisconsin 18, Texas 13 

Madi Colyer is doing yeoman's work on the left side for Wisconsin, but Carter Booth is the secret weapon in the middle with seven kills on 10 swings. Texas needs it block to figure out the Badger attack.  Wisconsin leads 1-0.

Set 2: Wisconsin 10, Texas 6 

Texas coach Jerritt Elliott takes a timeout before things get too far south this set. Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer (22 assists already) has the Badger attack clicking, and Texas is looking from some of that Gregory mojo. Wisconsin leads 1-0.

Set 1: Wisconsin 25, Texas 22 

Mimi Colyer closes out the first set with her sixth kill. Texas has been red hot throughout the NCAA Tournament but only hit .229 that set. They'll need more from that fourth outside that rotates in.

Set 1: Wisconsin 24, Texas 22 

Another Wisconsin timeout after back-to-back kills from Torrey Stafford and Nya Bunton. Longhorns on a 5-0 run.

Set 1: Wisconsin 24, Texas 19 

Cari Spears rips a kill off the fingertips of the Wisconsin block, and Badger coach Kelly Sheffield takes a timeout. Wisconsin can't let this one get away if it hopes for an upset.

Set 1: Wisconsin 23, Texas 17 

Jerritt Elliott takes yet another timeout. Texas is off-balance right now; that Badger service game is doing a heckuva job in the first set. 

Set 1: Wisconsin 20, Texas 17 

A block by Badger setter Charlie Fuerbringer and an attacking error from Whitney Lauenstein, and Texas HC Jerritt Elliott takes a timeout.

Set 1: Wisconsin 15, Texas 14 

The Badgers withstood a brief early flurry from Texas and are settling in. Mimi Colyer has four kills on eight swings but has been blocked twice. She doesn't shy away from the heavy swing.

Set 1: Texas 9, Wisconsin 6

Heavy artillery on both sides of the net so far. Abby Vander Wal (3 kills) has been active for UT; Texas HC Jerritt Elliott must like the matchup on the left side.

Set 1: Texas 1, Wisconsin

A hitting error by Wisconsin, and we're off at Greg.

 Texas volleyball vs Wisconsin starting lineups

Texas

S Ella Swindle

OH Torrey Stafford

OH Cari Spears

MB Ayden Ames

MB Nya Bunton

L Emma Halter

DS Ramsey Gary

Wisconsin

OH Una Vajagic

OH Mimi Colyer

L Kristen Simon

MB Alicia Andrew

MB Carter Booth

OH Grace Egan

S Charlie Fuerbringer

Texas volleyball vs Wisconsin: Winner to face Kentucky

The winner of the final Elite Eight match between Texas and Wisconsin will join Pittsburgh, Kentucky and Texas A&M in the Final Four in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M stunned No. 1 Nebraska in an epic 5-set match Sunday. Either Texas or Wisconsin will play SEC champion Kentucky Thursday evening.

Texas volleyball vs Wisconsin time, line, how to watch

When: 6:30 p.m. Sunday

Where: Gregory Gymnasium in Austin

TV/streaming: ESPN