* Game Thread: Exhibition vs Baylor *

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Date: August 20
Time: 6:00
Location: Reed Arena - College Station, Texas
Streaming: None
Stats: https://www.statbroadcast.com/events/statbroadcast.php?t=1&gid=tam
Admission: Free

Less than a week away from our first serve next Monday against #11 Minnesota as per of the AVCA First Serve Showcase. However, there will be Aggie volleyball played tomorrow. Yes it is an exhibition, however…. we are playing another team!! A different color jersey will be across the net! And yes, it doesn't count lol.

The ladies from Waco will make the drive down south to College Station for an exhibition. Although this matchup doesn't count, it's still a great test against a ranked quality opponent. Baylor is ranked #20 and they were projected to finish 6th in the Big 12 preseason poll.

They have two players who were elected to the Big 12 preseason team which included 18 players. Both were middle blockers. Victoria Davis and Gabrielle Essix formerly of Florida. They did lose a lot and they lost their best player to Nebraska. So they'll be trying to experiment with lineups to see who they have.

Also of note, Ty Warren's two daughters both play for Baylor. Brielle and Bailey Warren, both outside hitters. So you can probably catch Ty at Reed!

On our side, setter Maddie Waak didn't play in the maroon and white exhibition. So let's see if she'll be back out there. Margot Manning who's also a setter tweaked her knee in that game, but we are unsure the severity of her injury. However, one poster said it might not be anything serious. That leaves us only with Kirra Musgrove if Waak and Manning are out. Musgrove was one of the top setters in the nation last year in high school.

Aside from that, most of the other positions are locked down. We know what we have. This is an experienced and talented team. I personally rather have Waak 100% for next Monday, but I can see her getting a set or two in this exhibition!

So, it's a 6:00 start! Admission is free, so please head on out there and support our girls! Because the next match at Reed Arena won't be for another 4 weeks

Texas A&M Roster: https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sidearm.nextgen.sites/tamu.sidearmsports.com/documents/2025/8/13/vbroster-2025.pdf?timestamp=20250813025427
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Love everything but I HATE the last sentence. I am glad we are getting these road test in and that we got invited to some good tournaments, but I wish it did not come at the expense of missing out on home volleyball for the first whole month.

I also worry about how the results of these early away matches might dull the enthusiasm/momentum for the more casual or first-time fan. We could lose a few matches in this first month that would not be bad losses at all, but some might only see a record and stay away. Then again, we may just go ahead and win them all to prove me wrong lol.

Anyway, excited for the season and looking forward to notes on this scrimmage.
taylorswift13_
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Yeah I totally agree, I haven't even thought about the potential losses. I guess the glass half full in me thinks of the momentum we could create among the students and fans if we pile up some wins!

But it does feel really really strange. I wonder how it'll feel on the girls. Hopefully it doesn't wear them out or become exhausting! Gonna be interesting to see!
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One bright side is how many of those away matches are in Texas. I will be up there for the SMU and TCU matches so hopefully more Ags can make it as well.

I know Jamie talked about that in one of his interviews.
taylorswift13_
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Two games at Rice too! These in state games give a chance for our commits and potential recruits in the Houston and Dallas areas!
taylorswift13_
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Also Kyndal Stowers revenge game incoming
stoneca
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I know this game against #20 Baylor is an "exhibition" but OMG I surely thought someone would televise a top 20 matchup. I'm totally bummed!
Wicked Good Ag
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Who is going ??
flintdragon
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Not me moved my kid in earlier this week so can't go back so soon.
taylorswift13_
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Who says you can't, I'm sure maybe your kid forgot something
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stoneca said:

I know this game against #20 Baylor is an "exhibition" but OMG I surely thought someone would televise a top 20 matchup. I'm totally bummed!
right! Would've been fun to see! Not sure if it's an sec thing though that's preventing it
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taylorswift13_ said:

Who says you can't, I'm sure maybe your kid forgot something

Already will be driving a fair bit to use my season tickets this season. Games can be short sometimes. My one way from Round Rock lasts longer than a 3 set match.

I don't know why they can't just set up a simple live stream on FB or youtube so we can at least watch something...


taylorswift13_
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Yeah I understand! Like we don't even need commentators or reviews, just turn the camera on
taylorswift13_
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I guess we don't want Minnesota watching
Anchorhold
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If we need to limit the viewing audience then isn't that what the association is doing with re-Registering thing?
flintdragon
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NCAA volleyball posted Baylor practice pics on our home court...
https://www.facebook.com/share/14FwiHv4pbp/

Feels like there should be a way to watch this thing...
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There is, get you butt to Reed!
taylorswift13_
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30 minutes out
BiochemAg97
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flintdragon said:

Not me moved my kid in earlier this week so can't go back so soon.


You can go back without seeing the kid.
BiochemAg97
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Maddie is warming up as is Kirra. So two setters available. Margot was in sweats, but I can see sitting her for the exhibition if there is any question about her knee.
frankie00
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StatBroadcast note: Might be my end but the Aggie page does not come up. However, the Baylor page does:

https://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=606371&vislive=bay
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BiochemAg97 said:

Maddie is warming up as is Kirra. So two setters available. Margot was in sweats, but I can see sitting her for the exhibition if there is any question about her knee.
no brace is huge news
taylorswift13_
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Hopefully the stats upload
taylorswift13_
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Things I want to see

1. Our serving numbers! I know it's an exhibition, but I wanna see some more aces this year.

2. It's an exhibition, let's get everyone involved! Balances offense, at least 5 with more than 7 kills

3. HEALTHY
taylorswift13_
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Starters: Ifenna Cos-Okpalla, Tatum Thomas, Emily Hellmuth, Logan Lednicky, Ava Underwood, Maddie Waak, Morgan Perkins, Kyndal Stowers
taylorswift13_
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If you're at the match enjoy!!
BiochemAg97
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Kyndal is the only change to the starting lineup from last year.

Good turn out. Photo of new student side, other side looks fuller (maybe lots of students haven't gotten the memo yet).
taylorswift13_
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1st set of the match 1st kill for Ifenna Cos-Okpalla
Anchorhold
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Video is still not loading
taylorswift13_
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For an exhibition that's a great number either way wow wow wow! Thanks for the photo!!
taylorswift13_
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LOGAN LEDNICKY ACE
Marcthetiger
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Maddie is starting, but with her left leg in a wrap.
LB12Diamond
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Humphrey has a nice serve.
frankie00
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Anchorhold said:

Video is still not loading

Is there supposed to video available? I am following via those who are there (thanks!) and StatBroadcast.

https://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=606371&vislive=bay
BiochemAg97
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Marcthetiger said:

Maddie is starting, but with her left leg in a wrap.


Maddie played with one pant leg last year.
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