The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
10.19.2026 | Volleyball
Outside hitter earns second SEC Freshman of the Week honor after recording double-doubles against Auburn and Florida.
AUSTIN, Texas – No. 14 Texas Volleyball's Henley Anderson was named the SEC Freshman of the Week for the second time this season, the conference office announced Monday.
Anderson recorded a pair of double-double performances as the Longhorns swept Auburn before taking then-No. 7 Florida to five sets at Gregory Gymnasium, averaging 3.19 points and 2.63 kills per set over the two matches.
Anderson opened the weekend with 10 kills and 12 digs in Texas' sweep of Auburn, adding a career-high four assists. She followed with 11 kills, 11 digs, two service aces and two blocks, including one solo block, against Florida. Anderson has recorded three double-doubles in her last four matches and has reached double figures in kills in each of her last six outings.
The honor marks Anderson's second SEC Freshman of the Week selection this season.
Texas (9-7, 5-3 SEC) returns to the road Sunday, Oct. 25, to face South Carolina inside the Carolina Volleyball Center. First serve is set for noon CT (1 p.m. ET), and the match will stream live on SEC Network+.
2026 SEC Weekly Honors (Texas)
Player of the Week: Rella Binney, Oct. 5
Offensive Player of the Week: Torrey Stafford, Oct. 5 (co)
Setter of the Week: Rella Binney, Oct. 5
Freshman of the Week: Henley Anderson, Oct. 5; Henley Anderson, Oct. 19
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