The volleyball team's (12-8, 10-6) spring season started with a two-match series against Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas.
Match 1: UTA 3, ACU 2
In the first match, UTA went the distance with Abilene Christian and forced a fifth set — that they would eventually win — after trailing the Wildcats 2-1.
Freshman outside hitter Brianna Ford led the team with 10 kills, while freshman setter Mollie Blank led with 25 assists and sophomore libero Alli Wells led with 19 digs.
Match 2: ACU 3, UTA 2
The Mavericks were back in action the next day to finish off the series.