Wednesday, September 24
Bryan-College Station
6:00 PM
Texas A&M
9-2,1-0SEC
3
vs
1
Missouri
8-4,0-1SEC
1
2
3
4
F
Missouri
21
17
26
8
1
Texas A&M
25
25
24
25
3
No. 13 Volleyball Downs No. 21 Missouri in Conference Opener
Sep 24, 2025 | Volleyball
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – The No. 13 Texas A&M volleyball team downed No. 21 Missouri in its conference opener Wednesday evening at Reed Arena, 3-1 (25-20, 25-17, 24-26, 25-8).
The Aggies (9-2, 1-0 SEC) extended their winning streak to four, while also capturing their first SEC win of the season versus the Tigers (8-4, 0-1 SEC). Texas A&M's victory was highlighted by Kyndal Stowers' 16 kills on offense, while Ifenna Cos-Okpalla was the defensive anchor logging a season-high 10 blocks.
The Maroon & White opened the match on fire, ripping off a 5-0 streak to start the game. The Tigers battled back within one (7-6), however another Texas A&M flurry had the hosts up four at the media timeout, 15-11. The momentum held through the break, leading the Aggies to extend their lead despite a pair of Missouri timeouts (22-14). The train kept rolling, as Maroon & White took the opener, 25-20.
Quick starts remained the theme with Texas A&M pushing out to a five-point advantage at the double-digit mark (10-5). The onslaught continued with the Aggies expanding the gap to seven, as the Tigers called their first break of the set (17-10). The final kick was spurred by Maddie Waak, as she recorded back-to-back aces as well as assisting four kills to double the lead (25-17), 2-0.
Both teams came out of gate in the third trading blows, finding level seven times on their way to 11-11. The visitors forged a gap, prompting head coach Jamie Morrison to huddle up his squad (14-11). The two teams battled back-and-forth going into extras, however the Tigers claimed a set back in the match (26-24), 2-1.
The Maroon & White were fired out of a cannon in the fourth behind three-straight blocks, as the visitors burned an early timeout, 6-1. Missouri didn't have a response, as it remained all Aggies with the lead extending to 10 forcing another Tiger break (15-5). Following the timeout, Texas A&M surged with seven unanswered points, leaving them three away from victory (22-6). The Maroon & White's offense sealed the deal through a pair of kills from Cos-Okpalla and one from Stowers to clinch the set (25-8) and match, 3-1.
STAT LEADERS
Kills – Kyndal Stowers – 16
Hitting Percentage (Min. 10 kills) – Kyndal Stowers – .293
Assists – Maddie Waak – 43
Aces – Maddie Waak – 4
Digs – Maddie Waak – 14
Blocks – Ifenna Cos-Okpalla – 10
COACH'S QUOTES
Head coach Jamie Morrison on today's win…
"It feels good. The SEC's a tough conference, so I think anyone you get in here you're happy with. Most of all I'm proud of the way the team played. I thought we let down a little bit into the third, but every time I push for a little bit more, they give me a little bit more."
Coach Morrison on Ifenna Cos-Okpalla 's blocking performance …
"I think she's one of the best blockers in the country, if not the world. There was a play where we started talking about it on the sideline and the right after she began making really dynamic moves where we knew she was going to get stuffs."
PLAYER'S QUOTES
Redshirt-Sophomore outside hitter Kyndal Stowers on playing in the SEC…
"Being in it (SEC) now, and winning, I mean it means more. That's kind of the whole point of the SEC. I feel like the atmosphere is a lot more rowdy than the Big 12. Obviously being here, that's on our side and it definitely paid off in the end and was a lot more fun."
Senior middle blocker Ifenna Cos-Okpalla on the 12thMan…
"The 12thMan's always there to support us, having them behind us, rally for us, no matter what, whether we're up or down."
UP NEXT
The Maroon & White return to Reed Arena Friday, as they host Vanderbilt with first serve set for 6:30 p.m.
FOLLOW THE AGGIES
Visit 12thMan.com for more information on Texas A&M volleyball. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M volleyball team on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter by following @AggieVolleyball.
The Aggies (9-2, 1-0 SEC) extended their winning streak to four, while also capturing their first SEC win of the season versus the Tigers (8-4, 0-1 SEC). Texas A&M's victory was highlighted by Kyndal Stowers' 16 kills on offense, while Ifenna Cos-Okpalla was the defensive anchor logging a season-high 10 blocks.
The Maroon & White opened the match on fire, ripping off a 5-0 streak to start the game. The Tigers battled back within one (7-6), however another Texas A&M flurry had the hosts up four at the media timeout, 15-11. The momentum held through the break, leading the Aggies to extend their lead despite a pair of Missouri timeouts (22-14). The train kept rolling, as Maroon & White took the opener, 25-20.
Quick starts remained the theme with Texas A&M pushing out to a five-point advantage at the double-digit mark (10-5). The onslaught continued with the Aggies expanding the gap to seven, as the Tigers called their first break of the set (17-10). The final kick was spurred by Maddie Waak, as she recorded back-to-back aces as well as assisting four kills to double the lead (25-17), 2-0.
Both teams came out of gate in the third trading blows, finding level seven times on their way to 11-11. The visitors forged a gap, prompting head coach Jamie Morrison to huddle up his squad (14-11). The two teams battled back-and-forth going into extras, however the Tigers claimed a set back in the match (26-24), 2-1.
The Maroon & White were fired out of a cannon in the fourth behind three-straight blocks, as the visitors burned an early timeout, 6-1. Missouri didn't have a response, as it remained all Aggies with the lead extending to 10 forcing another Tiger break (15-5). Following the timeout, Texas A&M surged with seven unanswered points, leaving them three away from victory (22-6). The Maroon & White's offense sealed the deal through a pair of kills from Cos-Okpalla and one from Stowers to clinch the set (25-8) and match, 3-1.
STAT LEADERS
Kills – Kyndal Stowers – 16
Hitting Percentage (Min. 10 kills) – Kyndal Stowers – .293
Assists – Maddie Waak – 43
Aces – Maddie Waak – 4
Digs – Maddie Waak – 14
Blocks – Ifenna Cos-Okpalla – 10
COACH'S QUOTES
Head coach Jamie Morrison on today's win…
"It feels good. The SEC's a tough conference, so I think anyone you get in here you're happy with. Most of all I'm proud of the way the team played. I thought we let down a little bit into the third, but every time I push for a little bit more, they give me a little bit more."
Coach Morrison on Ifenna Cos-Okpalla 's blocking performance …
"I think she's one of the best blockers in the country, if not the world. There was a play where we started talking about it on the sideline and the right after she began making really dynamic moves where we knew she was going to get stuffs."
PLAYER'S QUOTES
Redshirt-Sophomore outside hitter Kyndal Stowers on playing in the SEC…
"Being in it (SEC) now, and winning, I mean it means more. That's kind of the whole point of the SEC. I feel like the atmosphere is a lot more rowdy than the Big 12. Obviously being here, that's on our side and it definitely paid off in the end and was a lot more fun."
Senior middle blocker Ifenna Cos-Okpalla on the 12thMan…
"The 12thMan's always there to support us, having them behind us, rally for us, no matter what, whether we're up or down."
UP NEXT
The Maroon & White return to Reed Arena Friday, as they host Vanderbilt with first serve set for 6:30 p.m.
FOLLOW THE AGGIES
Visit 12thMan.com for more information on Texas A&M volleyball. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M volleyball team on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter by following @AggieVolleyball.
Team Stats
MO
AM
Kills
39
50
Errors
30
17
Attempts
143
127
Hitting %
.063
.260
Points
51.0
70.0
Assists
37
46
Aces
3
8
Blocks
9
12
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
16
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
13
Aces
1
Blocks
3
Kills
9
Aces
2
Blocks
10
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Players Mentioned
Missouri Postgame: Jamie Morrison
Wednesday, September 24
Missouri Postgame: Kyndal Stowers, Ifenna Cos-Okpalla
Wednesday, September 24
Highlights: Texas A&M 3, Missouri 1
Wednesday, September 24
Weekly Press Conference: Jamie Morrison
Monday, September 22
