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BYU sophomore Alex Bower, who was a first-team All Big 12 setter, announced that she will enter the transfer portal. She averaged 10.63 assists this season as the Cougars hit .267. She has two years of eligibility left.
December 7, 2025 at 6:27 PM
BYU sophomore Alex Bower, who was a first-team All Big 12 setter, announced that she will enter the transfer portal. She averaged 10.63 assists this season as the Cougars hit .267. She has two years of eligibility left.
One player not entering the transfer portal is Oregon opposite Alanah Clemente. The Big Ten Freshman of the Year posted a video on Instagram saying that she is returning to the Ducks for her sophomore season.
December 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
One player not entering the transfer portal is Oregon opposite Alanah Clemente. The Big Ten Freshman of the Year posted a video on Instagram saying that she is returning to the Ducks for her sophomore season.
Concordia advanced to the semifinals of the NAIA Tournament by outlasting Providence (MT) 15-12 in the fifth set.
Ashley Keck led the Bulldogs with 24 kills and 29 digs. Ella Waters added 18 kills.
Concordia plays Northwestern (IA) in the semifinals Monday at 8.
Ashley Keck led the Bulldogs with 24 kills and 29 digs. Ella Waters added 18 kills.
Concordia plays Northwestern (IA) in the semifinals Monday at 8.
December 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Concordia advanced to the semifinals of the NAIA Tournament by outlasting Providence (MT) 15-12 in the fifth set.
Ashley Keck led the Bulldogs with 24 kills and 29 digs. Ella Waters added 18 kills.
Concordia plays Northwestern (IA) in the semifinals Monday at 8.
Ashley Keck led the Bulldogs with 24 kills and 29 digs. Ella Waters added 18 kills.
Concordia plays Northwestern (IA) in the semifinals Monday at 8.
The regional semifinals matches are set. Below is the schedule for the Sweet 16.
Thursday winners will play on Saturday on ESPN2. Friday winners will play on Sunday on ABC & ESPN. Start times will be announced after both regional finals are set for the day.
Times are listed in Eastern.
Thursday winners will play on Saturday on ESPN2. Friday winners will play on Sunday on ABC & ESPN. Start times will be announced after both regional finals are set for the day.
Times are listed in Eastern.
December 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The regional semifinals matches are set. Below is the schedule for the Sweet 16.
Thursday winners will play on Saturday on ESPN2. Friday winners will play on Sunday on ABC & ESPN. Start times will be announced after both regional finals are set for the day.
Times are listed in Eastern.
Thursday winners will play on Saturday on ESPN2. Friday winners will play on Sunday on ABC & ESPN. Start times will be announced after both regional finals are set for the day.
Times are listed in Eastern.
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Nebraska didn't have its best performance of the year Saturday, but it got the job done against Kansas State.
“We're not invincible. Teams are going to put their best fight up against us, and as they should, and they deserve our best effort too,” Murray said.
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“We're not invincible. Teams are going to put their best fight up against us, and as they should, and they deserve our best effort too,” Murray said.
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Nebraska Weathers Dip in Offense, Sweeps Kansas State
The Nebraska offensive machine ran into a few glitches against Kansas State Saturday night. The Huskers posted a .253 hitting percentage, their lowest since hi
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December 7, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Nebraska didn't have its best performance of the year Saturday, but it got the job done against Kansas State.
“We're not invincible. Teams are going to put their best fight up against us, and as they should, and they deserve our best effort too,” Murray said.
www.si.com/college/nebr...
“We're not invincible. Teams are going to put their best fight up against us, and as they should, and they deserve our best effort too,” Murray said.
www.si.com/college/nebr...
Nebraska didn't have its best performance of the year Saturday, but it got the job done against Kansas State.
“We're not invincible. Teams are going to put their best fight up against us, and as they should, and they deserve our best effort too,” Murray said.
www.si.com/college/nebr...
“We're not invincible. Teams are going to put their best fight up against us, and as they should, and they deserve our best effort too,” Murray said.
www.si.com/college/nebr...
Nebraska Weathers Dip in Offense, Sweeps Kansas State
The Nebraska offensive machine ran into a few glitches against Kansas State Saturday night. The Huskers posted a .253 hitting percentage, their lowest since hi
www.si.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Nebraska didn't have its best performance of the year Saturday, but it got the job done against Kansas State.
“We're not invincible. Teams are going to put their best fight up against us, and as they should, and they deserve our best effort too,” Murray said.
www.si.com/college/nebr...
“We're not invincible. Teams are going to put their best fight up against us, and as they should, and they deserve our best effort too,” Murray said.
www.si.com/college/nebr...
Here's the complete regional semifinal schedule for Thursday and Friday.
December 7, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Here's the complete regional semifinal schedule for Thursday and Friday.
The 16 teams in the Regionals are set. It's pretty chalky as 15 of the 16 top seeds will play in the second week.
The only exception is Cal Poly, which knocked off No. 4 USC in five sets.
The only exception is Cal Poly, which knocked off No. 4 USC in five sets.
December 7, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The 16 teams in the Regionals are set. It's pretty chalky as 15 of the 16 top seeds will play in the second week.
The only exception is Cal Poly, which knocked off No. 4 USC in five sets.
The only exception is Cal Poly, which knocked off No. 4 USC in five sets.
No. 2 Stanford downs Arizona 3-1 to lock up its spot in the Austin Region.
Blyashov led four Cardinal in double digit kills with 15. Sayer finished with 11 kills and 8 blocks. Stanford finished with a .270 hitting percentage.
Wilson put up 17 kills for the Wildcats.
Blyashov led four Cardinal in double digit kills with 15. Sayer finished with 11 kills and 8 blocks. Stanford finished with a .270 hitting percentage.
Wilson put up 17 kills for the Wildcats.
December 7, 2025 at 3:58 AM
No. 2 Stanford downs Arizona 3-1 to lock up its spot in the Austin Region.
Blyashov led four Cardinal in double digit kills with 15. Sayer finished with 11 kills and 8 blocks. Stanford finished with a .270 hitting percentage.
Wilson put up 17 kills for the Wildcats.
Blyashov led four Cardinal in double digit kills with 15. Sayer finished with 11 kills and 8 blocks. Stanford finished with a .270 hitting percentage.
Wilson put up 17 kills for the Wildcats.
Schedule for the Lincoln Regional
No. 2 Louisville vs No. 3 Texas A&M, 6 p.m.
No. 1 Nebraska vs No. 4 Kansas, 8:30 p.m.
The regional final time will be announced on Friday night.
No. 2 Louisville vs No. 3 Texas A&M, 6 p.m.
No. 1 Nebraska vs No. 4 Kansas, 8:30 p.m.
The regional final time will be announced on Friday night.
December 7, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Schedule for the Lincoln Regional
No. 2 Louisville vs No. 3 Texas A&M, 6 p.m.
No. 1 Nebraska vs No. 4 Kansas, 8:30 p.m.
The regional final time will be announced on Friday night.
No. 2 Louisville vs No. 3 Texas A&M, 6 p.m.
No. 1 Nebraska vs No. 4 Kansas, 8:30 p.m.
The regional final time will be announced on Friday night.
No. 3 Texas A&M fought off No. 6 TCU, 23-25, 25-22, 25-23, 29-27 to earn a trip to Lincoln next week.
Lednicky finished with 21 kills and 12 digs, while Stowers added 19 kills. The Aggies hit .258 for the match.
Hendrix had 26 kills at a .323 clip for the Horned Frogs.
Lednicky finished with 21 kills and 12 digs, while Stowers added 19 kills. The Aggies hit .258 for the match.
Hendrix had 26 kills at a .323 clip for the Horned Frogs.
December 7, 2025 at 3:22 AM
No. 3 Texas A&M fought off No. 6 TCU, 23-25, 25-22, 25-23, 29-27 to earn a trip to Lincoln next week.
Lednicky finished with 21 kills and 12 digs, while Stowers added 19 kills. The Aggies hit .258 for the match.
Hendrix had 26 kills at a .323 clip for the Horned Frogs.
Lednicky finished with 21 kills and 12 digs, while Stowers added 19 kills. The Aggies hit .258 for the match.
Hendrix had 26 kills at a .323 clip for the Horned Frogs.
No. 2 SMU swept Florida 11, 21, 24 to move on the the regionals next week.
The Mustangs hit .370 and recorded 15 blocks for the match. Rogers put up 14 kills while Jones added 13 kills and 7 blocks. Croft led SMU with 9 blocks.
Byrd led Florida with 14 kills.
The Mustangs hit .370 and recorded 15 blocks for the match. Rogers put up 14 kills while Jones added 13 kills and 7 blocks. Croft led SMU with 9 blocks.
Byrd led Florida with 14 kills.
December 7, 2025 at 3:09 AM
No. 2 SMU swept Florida 11, 21, 24 to move on the the regionals next week.
The Mustangs hit .370 and recorded 15 blocks for the match. Rogers put up 14 kills while Jones added 13 kills and 7 blocks. Croft led SMU with 9 blocks.
Byrd led Florida with 14 kills.
The Mustangs hit .370 and recorded 15 blocks for the match. Rogers put up 14 kills while Jones added 13 kills and 7 blocks. Croft led SMU with 9 blocks.
Byrd led Florida with 14 kills.
No. 4 Minnesota sweeps No. 5 Iowa State to move on to the regionals.
Hanson finished with 23 kills at a .488 clip. The Gophers hit .384 for the match.
Ti'a led the Cyclones with 12 kills on 24 errorless swings.
Hanson finished with 23 kills at a .488 clip. The Gophers hit .384 for the match.
Ti'a led the Cyclones with 12 kills on 24 errorless swings.
December 7, 2025 at 2:46 AM
No. 4 Minnesota sweeps No. 5 Iowa State to move on to the regionals.
Hanson finished with 23 kills at a .488 clip. The Gophers hit .384 for the match.
Ti'a led the Cyclones with 12 kills on 24 errorless swings.
Hanson finished with 23 kills at a .488 clip. The Gophers hit .384 for the match.
Ti'a led the Cyclones with 12 kills on 24 errorless swings.
FINAL: No. 1 Nebraska sweeps Kansas State 25-18, 25-21, 25-16 to move on to the regionals.
The Huskers hit .253 for the match, its lowest since Kentucky match. Jackson and Murray finished with 10 kills each. Landfair added 8 kills and Adriano had 7. Reilly amassed 34 assists.
The Huskers hit .253 for the match, its lowest since Kentucky match. Jackson and Murray finished with 10 kills each. Landfair added 8 kills and Adriano had 7. Reilly amassed 34 assists.
December 7, 2025 at 2:25 AM
FINAL: No. 1 Nebraska sweeps Kansas State 25-18, 25-21, 25-16 to move on to the regionals.
The Huskers hit .253 for the match, its lowest since Kentucky match. Jackson and Murray finished with 10 kills each. Landfair added 8 kills and Adriano had 7. Reilly amassed 34 assists.
The Huskers hit .253 for the match, its lowest since Kentucky match. Jackson and Murray finished with 10 kills each. Landfair added 8 kills and Adriano had 7. Reilly amassed 34 assists.
Nebraska has extended its lead to 18-12 in the third set.
The Huskers have 10 kills on 17 swings this set. Jackson has 3 kills this set and 8 for the match.
Clinton has 6 kills, including one that was stuffed by the NU block, bounced off her head and hit the floor.
The Huskers have 10 kills on 17 swings this set. Jackson has 3 kills this set and 8 for the match.
Clinton has 6 kills, including one that was stuffed by the NU block, bounced off her head and hit the floor.
December 7, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Nebraska has extended its lead to 18-12 in the third set.
The Huskers have 10 kills on 17 swings this set. Jackson has 3 kills this set and 8 for the match.
Clinton has 6 kills, including one that was stuffed by the NU block, bounced off her head and hit the floor.
The Huskers have 10 kills on 17 swings this set. Jackson has 3 kills this set and 8 for the match.
Clinton has 6 kills, including one that was stuffed by the NU block, bounced off her head and hit the floor.
Nebraska is up 15-10 in the third set after scoring the last four points on Kansas State.
A little better offense from the Huskers, which are hitting .333 this set. Sigler dropped in an ace serve before the media timeout.
KSU has 4 kills and 3 errors this set.
A little better offense from the Huskers, which are hitting .333 this set. Sigler dropped in an ace serve before the media timeout.
KSU has 4 kills and 3 errors this set.
December 7, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Nebraska is up 15-10 in the third set after scoring the last four points on Kansas State.
A little better offense from the Huskers, which are hitting .333 this set. Sigler dropped in an ace serve before the media timeout.
KSU has 4 kills and 3 errors this set.
A little better offense from the Huskers, which are hitting .333 this set. Sigler dropped in an ace serve before the media timeout.
KSU has 4 kills and 3 errors this set.
No. 1 Texas will host regionals after sweeping No. 8 Penn State 16, 9, 19.
Stafford recorded 19 kills at a .556 clip. Vander Wal added 10 kills as the Longhorns hit .452 for the match.
Martin finished with 16 kills for the Nittany Lions.
Stafford recorded 19 kills at a .556 clip. Vander Wal added 10 kills as the Longhorns hit .452 for the match.
Martin finished with 16 kills for the Nittany Lions.
December 7, 2025 at 2:06 AM
No. 1 Texas will host regionals after sweeping No. 8 Penn State 16, 9, 19.
Stafford recorded 19 kills at a .556 clip. Vander Wal added 10 kills as the Longhorns hit .452 for the match.
Martin finished with 16 kills for the Nittany Lions.
Stafford recorded 19 kills at a .556 clip. Vander Wal added 10 kills as the Longhorns hit .452 for the match.
Martin finished with 16 kills for the Nittany Lions.
No. 1 Pitt sweeps Michigan 23, 23, 18 and will host regionals next week.
Babcock put up 24 kills at a .370 clip. The Panthers hit .333 for the match. Pezelj added 12 kills.
The Wolverines hit .248 for the match and were led by 11 kills from Gordon.
Babcock put up 24 kills at a .370 clip. The Panthers hit .333 for the match. Pezelj added 12 kills.
The Wolverines hit .248 for the match and were led by 11 kills from Gordon.
December 7, 2025 at 2:03 AM
No. 1 Pitt sweeps Michigan 23, 23, 18 and will host regionals next week.
Babcock put up 24 kills at a .370 clip. The Panthers hit .333 for the match. Pezelj added 12 kills.
The Wolverines hit .248 for the match and were led by 11 kills from Gordon.
Babcock put up 24 kills at a .370 clip. The Panthers hit .333 for the match. Pezelj added 12 kills.
The Wolverines hit .248 for the match and were led by 11 kills from Gordon.
No. 1 Nebraska gets pushed by Kansas State put claims the second set 25-21 after scoring the last 3 points of the set. NU is up 2-0 in the match.
KSU outhit the Huskers .171-.139 in the set. That was the 10th time NU hit below .200 in a set this season.
KSU outhit the Huskers .171-.139 in the set. That was the 10th time NU hit below .200 in a set this season.
December 7, 2025 at 1:58 AM
No. 1 Nebraska gets pushed by Kansas State put claims the second set 25-21 after scoring the last 3 points of the set. NU is up 2-0 in the match.
KSU outhit the Huskers .171-.139 in the set. That was the 10th time NU hit below .200 in a set this season.
KSU outhit the Huskers .171-.139 in the set. That was the 10th time NU hit below .200 in a set this season.
Kansas State has scored the last 3 points and cut Nebraska's lead to 22-20 in the second set.
The Huskers have improved their hitting percentage to .147 this set. Murray is up to 8 kills.
LeGrand has 4 kills on 5 swings for KSU with 13 assists and 7 digs.
The Huskers have improved their hitting percentage to .147 this set. Murray is up to 8 kills.
LeGrand has 4 kills on 5 swings for KSU with 13 assists and 7 digs.
December 7, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Kansas State has scored the last 3 points and cut Nebraska's lead to 22-20 in the second set.
The Huskers have improved their hitting percentage to .147 this set. Murray is up to 8 kills.
LeGrand has 4 kills on 5 swings for KSU with 13 assists and 7 digs.
The Huskers have improved their hitting percentage to .147 this set. Murray is up to 8 kills.
LeGrand has 4 kills on 5 swings for KSU with 13 assists and 7 digs.
Allie Sczech comes in for the front row for Adriano, who has 3 kills and 4 errors. The Huskers are hitting .074 this set.
Nebraska goes up 19-15 on Kansas State after an ace serve from Reilly.
Nebraska goes up 19-15 on Kansas State after an ace serve from Reilly.
December 7, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Allie Sczech comes in for the front row for Adriano, who has 3 kills and 4 errors. The Huskers are hitting .074 this set.
Nebraska goes up 19-15 on Kansas State after an ace serve from Reilly.
Nebraska goes up 19-15 on Kansas State after an ace serve from Reilly.
Nebraska leads Kansas State 15-13 at the media timeout.
The Huskers are hitting .100 this set with 7 kills and 5 errors. Jackson has 3 kills this set.
KSU had 7 kills and just 2 errors this set. Clinton and Myers are up to 4 kills each.
The Huskers are hitting .100 this set with 7 kills and 5 errors. Jackson has 3 kills this set.
KSU had 7 kills and just 2 errors this set. Clinton and Myers are up to 4 kills each.
December 7, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Nebraska leads Kansas State 15-13 at the media timeout.
The Huskers are hitting .100 this set with 7 kills and 5 errors. Jackson has 3 kills this set.
KSU had 7 kills and just 2 errors this set. Clinton and Myers are up to 4 kills each.
The Huskers are hitting .100 this set with 7 kills and 5 errors. Jackson has 3 kills this set.
KSU had 7 kills and just 2 errors this set. Clinton and Myers are up to 4 kills each.
Kansas State's block is giving Nebraska trouble. The Wildcats have 7 blocks already as NU has has 11 total hitting errors.
The Huskers are hitting .196.
KSU is up 10-9 in the second set.
The Huskers are hitting .196.
KSU is up 10-9 in the second set.
December 7, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Kansas State's block is giving Nebraska trouble. The Wildcats have 7 blocks already as NU has has 11 total hitting errors.
The Huskers are hitting .196.
KSU is up 10-9 in the second set.
The Huskers are hitting .196.
KSU is up 10-9 in the second set.
No. 2 Louisville survives a fifth set against Marquette 15-12. The Cardinals could be headed to Lincoln next week.
Chicoine led Louisville with 28 kills as the Cards hit .404 for the match. Petersen added 19 kills and 10 digs.
Ring put up 29 kills for the Golden Eagles.
Chicoine led Louisville with 28 kills as the Cards hit .404 for the match. Petersen added 19 kills and 10 digs.
Ring put up 29 kills for the Golden Eagles.
December 7, 2025 at 1:26 AM
No. 2 Louisville survives a fifth set against Marquette 15-12. The Cardinals could be headed to Lincoln next week.
Chicoine led Louisville with 28 kills as the Cards hit .404 for the match. Petersen added 19 kills and 10 digs.
Ring put up 29 kills for the Golden Eagles.
Chicoine led Louisville with 28 kills as the Cards hit .404 for the match. Petersen added 19 kills and 10 digs.
Ring put up 29 kills for the Golden Eagles.
No. 1 Nebraska takes the first set 25-17 over Kansas State.
The Huskers used a pair of 5-0 runs to pull away and hit just .286 for the set. Murray had 5 kills to pace NU.
KSU hit .088 with 8 kills and 5 errors, but outblocked the Huskers 3-2.
The Huskers used a pair of 5-0 runs to pull away and hit just .286 for the set. Murray had 5 kills to pace NU.
KSU hit .088 with 8 kills and 5 errors, but outblocked the Huskers 3-2.
December 7, 2025 at 1:25 AM
No. 1 Nebraska takes the first set 25-17 over Kansas State.
The Huskers used a pair of 5-0 runs to pull away and hit just .286 for the set. Murray had 5 kills to pace NU.
KSU hit .088 with 8 kills and 5 errors, but outblocked the Huskers 3-2.
The Huskers used a pair of 5-0 runs to pull away and hit just .286 for the set. Murray had 5 kills to pace NU.
KSU hit .088 with 8 kills and 5 errors, but outblocked the Huskers 3-2.