Oklahoma 3, Alabama 0: Sooners Sweep Tide Volleyball at Foster Auditorium (2026 Recap)
Oklahoma 3, Alabama 0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-22). Oklahoma swept Alabama volleyball on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at Foster Auditorium in Tuscaloosa. Alabama fell to 9-10 overall and 1-9 in the SEC. Oklahoma moved to 11-7 and 4-5. The crowd was 871.
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How did Oklahoma beat Alabama?
Oklahoma hit .320 for the match and Alabama hit .173. The Sooners had 45 kills to Alabama’s 28 and served eight aces to Alabama’s two.
Carley Butler led Oklahoma with 15 kills. Tekoa Barnes added 11 kills and five aces, and Alyssa Flack had 10 kills. Avaya Maga ran the offense with 36 assists, and Elise Hani had five blocks.
Alabama’s best set was the third. The Tide hit .276 and lost 25-22. Kaleigh Palmer led Alabama with 10 kills on .381 hitting, plus two blocks. Laney Hennessee had seven kills and Mya Allen had five on .444 hitting. Audrey Simpson added four kills and two blocks off the bench. Hannah Parant had 21 assists, seven digs, two blocks and two aces. Tea Simic also had seven digs.
Head coach Rashinda Reed said, “that team was really good and they executed well,” per rolltide.com.
Set-by-set scoring summary
| Set | Oklahoma | Alabama | OU hitting | UA hitting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 18 | .294 | .125 |
| 2 | 25 | 18 | .364 | .091 |
| 3 | 25 | 22 | .317 | .276 |
| Match | 3 | 0 | .320 | .173 |
Key stats: Alabama vs. Oklahoma
| Stat | Alabama | Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Kills | 28 | 45 |
| Errors | 15 | 14 |
| Total attacks | 75 | 97 |
| Hitting % | .173 | .320 |
| Assists | 24 | 41 |
| Aces | 2 | 8 |
| Blocks | 5 | 7.5 |
| Digs | 29 | 31 |
| Points | 35 | 60.5 |
Who does Alabama play next?
Alabama hosts Mississippi State on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 4 p.m. CT in Tuscaloosa. Rolltide.com links a “Watch Live” option on ESPN for the match; check the listing for the exact channel or stream.
Other Tide teams in action this week: women’s basketball hosts Mississippi College on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m. Football is off on Saturday, Oct. 31, after its 31-20 win over Texas A&M. Read the last volleyball recap: Arkansas 3, Alabama 2.
Where should you watch Alabama volleyball in Tuscaloosa?
Find a TV and a table in our guide to sports bars in Tuscaloosa, or browse the full Tuscaloosa bars guide. For tonight’s deals, see Tuscaloosa bar and food specials for Monday, Oct. 26.
Going out? You must be 21+ to drink. Call UA 348-RIDE at 205-348-7433 or use a rideshare app to get home.
What was the final score of Alabama vs. Oklahoma volleyball?
Oklahoma won 3-0, with set scores of 25-18, 25-18 and 25-22, on Oct. 25, 2026, at Foster Auditorium.
What is Alabama volleyball’s record in 2026?
After the loss, Alabama is 9-10 overall and 1-9 in SEC play.
Who led Alabama against Oklahoma?
Kaleigh Palmer had a team-high 10 kills on .381 hitting. Hannah Parant had 21 assists and seven digs.
Scores and statistics are from the official box score. Own a bar or restaurant near campus? Sponsor our game recaps.
Clay.
As founder of TuscaloosaStudentHousing.com, he combines that local knowledge with hands-on research of the Tuscaloosa rental market to publish practical, honest guides for University of Alabama students living off campus.
