Stafford’s 21 kills lead No. 12 Texas sweep of Auburn

Torrey Stafford finished with 21 kills as No. 12 Texas swept Auburn 25–22, 25–22, 25–18 on Friday, October 16, at Gregory Gym in Austin. The Longhorns improved to 9–6 overall, 5–2 in the SEC and 5–0 at home.

Stafford hit .349 and added two aces, two blocks and four digs, according to Texas’ official report. It was her fourth match with at least 20 kills in her last seven appearances.

Henley Anderson supplied 10 kills and 12 digs. Nya Bunton returned after missing four matches and finished with seven kills and three blocks, recording kills on her first seven swings. Rella Binney had 29 assists and 11 digs.

Texas trailed 11–5 in the second set before recovering. Stafford’s ace tied it at 14–14, and she later delivered the set-ending kill.

Auburn also led 10–5 in the third. Texas again rallied, and Stafford’s three consecutive kills completed the sweep. Auburn fell to 11–7 overall and 1–5 in SEC play.