Lincoln Arneal
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I cover Nebraska volleyball for HuskerMax, co-host the Volleyball State podcast, tweet national stories & write about pro volleyball. Email [email protected].
Nebraska Public Media will broadcast five Omaha Supernovas matches in the 2026 season, including opening night.
- 1/8, 7 p.m. vs. San Diego
- 1/22, 7 p.m. vs. Columbus
- 1/30, 7 p.m. vs. San Diego
- 4/10, 7 p.m. vs. Grand Rapids
- 4/12, 4 p.m. vs. Dallas
- 1/8, 7 p.m. vs. San Diego
- 1/22, 7 p.m. vs. Columbus
- 1/30, 7 p.m. vs. San Diego
- 4/10, 7 p.m. vs. Grand Rapids
- 4/12, 4 p.m. vs. Dallas
December 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Nebraska Public Media will broadcast five Omaha Supernovas matches in the 2026 season, including opening night.
- 1/8, 7 p.m. vs. San Diego
- 1/22, 7 p.m. vs. Columbus
- 1/30, 7 p.m. vs. San Diego
- 4/10, 7 p.m. vs. Grand Rapids
- 4/12, 4 p.m. vs. Dallas
- 1/8, 7 p.m. vs. San Diego
- 1/22, 7 p.m. vs. Columbus
- 1/30, 7 p.m. vs. San Diego
- 4/10, 7 p.m. vs. Grand Rapids
- 4/12, 4 p.m. vs. Dallas
In Day 1 of NAIA pool play, Concordia won the most exciting match of the day as the Bulldogs survived 25-23, 22-25, 25-22, 20-25, 15-9 against Dakota Wesleyan.
Bellevue swept Bushnell (OR) 16, 14 20.
Midland got swept by McPherson (Kan.) 28, 20, 19, but plays again today.
Bellevue swept Bushnell (OR) 16, 14 20.
Midland got swept by McPherson (Kan.) 28, 20, 19, but plays again today.
December 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
In Day 1 of NAIA pool play, Concordia won the most exciting match of the day as the Bulldogs survived 25-23, 22-25, 25-22, 20-25, 15-9 against Dakota Wesleyan.
Bellevue swept Bushnell (OR) 16, 14 20.
Midland got swept by McPherson (Kan.) 28, 20, 19, but plays again today.
Bellevue swept Bushnell (OR) 16, 14 20.
Midland got swept by McPherson (Kan.) 28, 20, 19, but plays again today.
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Still time to join our Volleyball State NCAA Bracket Challenge!
Winner will get a gift card to Alumni Hall!
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Winner will get a gift card to Alumni Hall!
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A wonderful story about North Carolina middle blocker Jackie Taylor and how she carries on the legacy of her father, Sean, and developed her own identity as a rising volleyball star.
@merrillliz.bsky.social doesn't miss.
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UNC volleyball's Jackie Taylor honors late father, NFL legend Sean Taylor
Jackie Taylor wears No. 21 for North Carolina. When she leaps for a ball and slams it to the ground, NFL fans remember a man she never met.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
A wonderful story about North Carolina middle blocker Jackie Taylor and how she carries on the legacy of her father, Sean, and developed her own identity as a rising volleyball star.
@merrillliz.bsky.social doesn't miss.
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@merrillliz.bsky.social doesn't miss.
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Timing update for Nebraska's first-round match:
The Nebraska-Long Island match will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of San Diego-Kansas State, whenever that ends.
So Nebraska could begin as early as 6:30 p.m. if the first match is a sweep.
The Nebraska-Long Island match will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of San Diego-Kansas State, whenever that ends.
So Nebraska could begin as early as 6:30 p.m. if the first match is a sweep.
December 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Timing update for Nebraska's first-round match:
The Nebraska-Long Island match will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of San Diego-Kansas State, whenever that ends.
So Nebraska could begin as early as 6:30 p.m. if the first match is a sweep.
The Nebraska-Long Island match will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of San Diego-Kansas State, whenever that ends.
So Nebraska could begin as early as 6:30 p.m. if the first match is a sweep.
Wayne State OH Delaney Miller was named the Central Region Freshman of the Year.
She was named 1st team all-region along with teammates MB Chloe Hanel and OH Channatee Robles. Nebraska-Kearney was represented on the 1st team by OH Emilee Lane and S Peyton Neff.
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She was named 1st team all-region along with teammates MB Chloe Hanel and OH Channatee Robles. Nebraska-Kearney was represented on the 1st team by OH Emilee Lane and S Peyton Neff.
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2025 AVCA Women's Division II Region Awards | AVCA Awards
The AVCA is proud to announce its 2025 Division II Women's Volleyball All-Region teams and award winners.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Wayne State OH Delaney Miller was named the Central Region Freshman of the Year.
She was named 1st team all-region along with teammates MB Chloe Hanel and OH Channatee Robles. Nebraska-Kearney was represented on the 1st team by OH Emilee Lane and S Peyton Neff.
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She was named 1st team all-region along with teammates MB Chloe Hanel and OH Channatee Robles. Nebraska-Kearney was represented on the 1st team by OH Emilee Lane and S Peyton Neff.
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The NAIA Tournament kicks off today in Sioux City with pool play.
Concordia plays Dakota Wesleyan at 7:30 p.m.
Bellevue plays Bushnell (OR) at 7:30 p.m.
Midland plays McPherson (Kan.) at 1 p.m.
The matches can be watched for free on apps available here: www.naia.org/watch/index
Concordia plays Dakota Wesleyan at 7:30 p.m.
Bellevue plays Bushnell (OR) at 7:30 p.m.
Midland plays McPherson (Kan.) at 1 p.m.
The matches can be watched for free on apps available here: www.naia.org/watch/index
December 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The NAIA Tournament kicks off today in Sioux City with pool play.
Concordia plays Dakota Wesleyan at 7:30 p.m.
Bellevue plays Bushnell (OR) at 7:30 p.m.
Midland plays McPherson (Kan.) at 1 p.m.
The matches can be watched for free on apps available here: www.naia.org/watch/index
Concordia plays Dakota Wesleyan at 7:30 p.m.
Bellevue plays Bushnell (OR) at 7:30 p.m.
Midland plays McPherson (Kan.) at 1 p.m.
The matches can be watched for free on apps available here: www.naia.org/watch/index
Outside hitter Shaye Witherspoon and setter Malorie Boesiger, 2027 Nebraska commits, were named first team All-American by MaxPreps.
PLVS libero Kami Dyrstad (Rutgers) also made the first team. Elkhorn North MB Reagan Wallraff (Creighton) was on the the second team.
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PLVS libero Kami Dyrstad (Rutgers) also made the first team. Elkhorn North MB Reagan Wallraff (Creighton) was on the the second team.
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2025 MaxPreps All-America Team: Sophee Peterson of Byron Nelson headlines high school volleyball's best
MaxPreps News - Junior setter and MaxPreps National Player of the Year Peterson leads 60-player squad.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Outside hitter Shaye Witherspoon and setter Malorie Boesiger, 2027 Nebraska commits, were named first team All-American by MaxPreps.
PLVS libero Kami Dyrstad (Rutgers) also made the first team. Elkhorn North MB Reagan Wallraff (Creighton) was on the the second team.
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PLVS libero Kami Dyrstad (Rutgers) also made the first team. Elkhorn North MB Reagan Wallraff (Creighton) was on the the second team.
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Bergen Reilly was named the Big Ten Player of the Year and won her third straight B1G Setter of the Year award Tuesday.
“She’s obviously one of the best setters in the country... and she deserves all the recognition that she’s getting,” Harper Murray said.
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“She’s obviously one of the best setters in the country... and she deserves all the recognition that she’s getting,” Harper Murray said.
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Reilly Earns Player, Setter of the Year Honors from the Big Ten
After winning the Big Ten Setter of the Year award during her first two seasons, Bergen Reilly appeared to have mastered her craft. However, the Nebraska sette
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December 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Bergen Reilly was named the Big Ten Player of the Year and won her third straight B1G Setter of the Year award Tuesday.
“She’s obviously one of the best setters in the country... and she deserves all the recognition that she’s getting,” Harper Murray said.
Read more 👇
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“She’s obviously one of the best setters in the country... and she deserves all the recognition that she’s getting,” Harper Murray said.
Read more 👇
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Senior outside hitter Taylor Landfair and junior libero Laney Choboy were named to the second-team Big Ten.
Opposite Virginia Adriano earned a spot on the all-freshman Big Ten Team.
Senior defensive specialist Maisie Boesiger was Nebraska's sportsmanship honoree.
Opposite Virginia Adriano earned a spot on the all-freshman Big Ten Team.
Senior defensive specialist Maisie Boesiger was Nebraska's sportsmanship honoree.
December 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Senior outside hitter Taylor Landfair and junior libero Laney Choboy were named to the second-team Big Ten.
Opposite Virginia Adriano earned a spot on the all-freshman Big Ten Team.
Senior defensive specialist Maisie Boesiger was Nebraska's sportsmanship honoree.
Opposite Virginia Adriano earned a spot on the all-freshman Big Ten Team.
Senior defensive specialist Maisie Boesiger was Nebraska's sportsmanship honoree.
Bergen Reilly wins the Big Ten Player of the Year award. She helped the Huskers hit .352, which is on track to be a school record.
Reilly is the first setter since 2018 to win it and the first Nebraska player since OH Kelsey Robinson in 2013.
Reilly is the first setter since 2018 to win it and the first Nebraska player since OH Kelsey Robinson in 2013.
December 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Bergen Reilly wins the Big Ten Player of the Year award. She helped the Huskers hit .352, which is on track to be a school record.
Reilly is the first setter since 2018 to win it and the first Nebraska player since OH Kelsey Robinson in 2013.
Reilly is the first setter since 2018 to win it and the first Nebraska player since OH Kelsey Robinson in 2013.
25 players made the first-team All-Big Ten, including nine unanimous selections.
The Nebraska honorees included Rebekah Allick, Andi Jackson, Harper Murray and Bergen Reilly.
The Nebraska honorees included Rebekah Allick, Andi Jackson, Harper Murray and Bergen Reilly.
December 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
25 players made the first-team All-Big Ten, including nine unanimous selections.
The Nebraska honorees included Rebekah Allick, Andi Jackson, Harper Murray and Bergen Reilly.
The Nebraska honorees included Rebekah Allick, Andi Jackson, Harper Murray and Bergen Reilly.
Nebraska coach Dani Busboom Kelly is the Big Ten Coach of the Year.
She guided the Huskers to a perfect 30-0 regular season in her first year at her alma mater. NU went 20-0 in the Big Ten, while dropping just one set in league play.
She guided the Huskers to a perfect 30-0 regular season in her first year at her alma mater. NU went 20-0 in the Big Ten, while dropping just one set in league play.
December 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Nebraska coach Dani Busboom Kelly is the Big Ten Coach of the Year.
She guided the Huskers to a perfect 30-0 regular season in her first year at her alma mater. NU went 20-0 in the Big Ten, while dropping just one set in league play.
She guided the Huskers to a perfect 30-0 regular season in her first year at her alma mater. NU went 20-0 in the Big Ten, while dropping just one set in league play.
Nebraska junior setter Bergen Reilly is named the Big Ten Setter of the Year for the third time in her career. She helped the Huskers hit .352, which is on track to be a school record.
December 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Nebraska junior setter Bergen Reilly is named the Big Ten Setter of the Year for the third time in her career. She helped the Huskers hit .352, which is on track to be a school record.
Duke is the first opening at a P4 program after Jolene Nagel announced her retirement after 27 years with the Blue Devils.
Nagel won 717 matches in her career, fifth among active coaches. She won 4 ACC titles at Duke and reached the 2010 regional final.
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Nagel won 717 matches in her career, fifth among active coaches. She won 4 ACC titles at Duke and reached the 2010 regional final.
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Nagel Retires After 27 Seasons Leading the Blue Devils - Duke University
Following nearly three decades of dedicated leadership, Duke volleyball head coach Jolene Nagel has announced her retirement, concluding an extraordinary era...
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December 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Duke is the first opening at a P4 program after Jolene Nagel announced her retirement after 27 years with the Blue Devils.
Nagel won 717 matches in her career, fifth among active coaches. She won 4 ACC titles at Duke and reached the 2010 regional final.
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Nagel won 717 matches in her career, fifth among active coaches. She won 4 ACC titles at Duke and reached the 2010 regional final.
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Not many changes in the final edition of the 900 Square Feet media poll. Nebraska stays No. 1 followed by the same four teams. SMU was the big riser as it jumped 3 spots to No. 6. Louisville fell 2 spots to No. 9.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Not many changes in the final edition of the 900 Square Feet media poll. Nebraska stays No. 1 followed by the same four teams. SMU was the big riser as it jumped 3 spots to No. 6. Louisville fell 2 spots to No. 9.
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Read the voter's comments: email.900squarefeet.com/t/y-e-alyild...
Here are my picks for the Big Ten end-of-season awards and all-conference teams before they are announced on BTN at 11 a.m. Central today.
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Lincoln Arneal's Big Ten Conference Honors
After a grueling 10-week, 20-match run, the Big Ten season has come to a close. The conference standings were ruled by one team this year: Nebraska. As we star
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December 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Here are my picks for the Big Ten end-of-season awards and all-conference teams before they are announced on BTN at 11 a.m. Central today.
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ACC postseason award winners:
Player: Olivia Babcock, OPP, Pitt
Defensive: Bre Kelley, MB, Pitt
Setter: Averi Carlson, SMU
Freshman: Kalyssa Blackshear, OPP, Louisville
Coach: Kevin Hambly, Stanford
Player: Olivia Babcock, OPP, Pitt
Defensive: Bre Kelley, MB, Pitt
Setter: Averi Carlson, SMU
Freshman: Kalyssa Blackshear, OPP, Louisville
Coach: Kevin Hambly, Stanford
December 2, 2025 at 12:40 AM
ACC postseason award winners:
Player: Olivia Babcock, OPP, Pitt
Defensive: Bre Kelley, MB, Pitt
Setter: Averi Carlson, SMU
Freshman: Kalyssa Blackshear, OPP, Louisville
Coach: Kevin Hambly, Stanford
Player: Olivia Babcock, OPP, Pitt
Defensive: Bre Kelley, MB, Pitt
Setter: Averi Carlson, SMU
Freshman: Kalyssa Blackshear, OPP, Louisville
Coach: Kevin Hambly, Stanford
Here are my Big Ten Award Winners:
Player: Andi Jackson, Nebraska
Setter: Bergen Reilly, Nebraska
Libero: Gillian Grimes, Penn State
Freshman: Alanah Clemente, Oregon
Coach: Dani Busboom Kelly, Nebraska
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My All-Conference Teams 👇
Player: Andi Jackson, Nebraska
Setter: Bergen Reilly, Nebraska
Libero: Gillian Grimes, Penn State
Freshman: Alanah Clemente, Oregon
Coach: Dani Busboom Kelly, Nebraska
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My All-Conference Teams 👇
December 1, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Here are my Big Ten Award Winners:
Player: Andi Jackson, Nebraska
Setter: Bergen Reilly, Nebraska
Libero: Gillian Grimes, Penn State
Freshman: Alanah Clemente, Oregon
Coach: Dani Busboom Kelly, Nebraska
Read the rationale: si.com/college/nebr...
My All-Conference Teams 👇
Player: Andi Jackson, Nebraska
Setter: Bergen Reilly, Nebraska
Libero: Gillian Grimes, Penn State
Freshman: Alanah Clemente, Oregon
Coach: Dani Busboom Kelly, Nebraska
Read the rationale: si.com/college/nebr...
My All-Conference Teams 👇
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👀Sneak peek at tomorrow's show with Six Rotations co-host
Daniel Gillman.
Jeff doesn't love the possibility of a Louisville-Nebraska Elite 8 match-up, though...Nebraska would probably have a pretty good scout. 😏
Daniel Gillman.
Jeff doesn't love the possibility of a Louisville-Nebraska Elite 8 match-up, though...Nebraska would probably have a pretty good scout. 😏
December 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
👀Sneak peek at tomorrow's show with Six Rotations co-host
Daniel Gillman.
Jeff doesn't love the possibility of a Louisville-Nebraska Elite 8 match-up, though...Nebraska would probably have a pretty good scout. 😏
Daniel Gillman.
Jeff doesn't love the possibility of a Louisville-Nebraska Elite 8 match-up, though...Nebraska would probably have a pretty good scout. 😏
Big Ten Weekly Awards 12/1
Player: Mimi Colyer, OH, Wisconsin
Defensive: Lola Schumacher, L, UCLA
Setter: Reese Messer, USC
Freshman: Abigail Mullen, OPP, USC
Player: Mimi Colyer, OH, Wisconsin
Defensive: Lola Schumacher, L, UCLA
Setter: Reese Messer, USC
Freshman: Abigail Mullen, OPP, USC
December 1, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Big Ten Weekly Awards 12/1
Player: Mimi Colyer, OH, Wisconsin
Defensive: Lola Schumacher, L, UCLA
Setter: Reese Messer, USC
Freshman: Abigail Mullen, OPP, USC
Player: Mimi Colyer, OH, Wisconsin
Defensive: Lola Schumacher, L, UCLA
Setter: Reese Messer, USC
Freshman: Abigail Mullen, OPP, USC
Nebraska ends the regular season the same way it started — No. 1 in the AVCA Coaches Poll.
The Top 6 teams remained the same from last week. Louisville slid 2 spots to No. 9 as SMU and Arizona St moved up. No. 11 Creighton and No. 12 Purdue switched spots among other moves.
The Top 6 teams remained the same from last week. Louisville slid 2 spots to No. 9 as SMU and Arizona St moved up. No. 11 Creighton and No. 12 Purdue switched spots among other moves.
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Nebraska ends the regular season the same way it started — No. 1 in the AVCA Coaches Poll.
The Top 6 teams remained the same from last week. Louisville slid 2 spots to No. 9 as SMU and Arizona St moved up. No. 11 Creighton and No. 12 Purdue switched spots among other moves.
The Top 6 teams remained the same from last week. Louisville slid 2 spots to No. 9 as SMU and Arizona St moved up. No. 11 Creighton and No. 12 Purdue switched spots among other moves.
The Big Ten has completed its regular season so it's time to hand out some awards and pick all-conference teams. Here are my takes on Player, Setter, Freshman, Libero and Coach of the Year in the Big Ten.
Plus actual teams for all-league honors!
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Plus actual teams for all-league honors!
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Lincoln Arneal's Big Ten Conference Honors
After a grueling 10-week, 20-match run, the Big Ten season has come to a close. The conference standings were ruled by one team this year: Nebraska. As we star
www.si.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The Big Ten has completed its regular season so it's time to hand out some awards and pick all-conference teams. Here are my takes on Player, Setter, Freshman, Libero and Coach of the Year in the Big Ten.
Plus actual teams for all-league honors!
www.si.com/college/nebr...
Plus actual teams for all-league honors!
www.si.com/college/nebr...
Nebraska earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament and will start their postseason journey at home.
“New record, clean slate, every team is a brand new team. It's a new journey from here on out, and we know that,” Andi Jackson said.
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“New record, clean slate, every team is a brand new team. It's a new journey from here on out, and we know that,” Andi Jackson said.
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Nebraska Earns the No. 1 Overall Seed in NCAA Tournament
Nebraska finished Saturday night as the only undefeated team in the country with a 20-0 perfect record in the Big Ten, dropping only one set. On Sunday, after
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December 1, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Nebraska earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament and will start their postseason journey at home.
“New record, clean slate, every team is a brand new team. It's a new journey from here on out, and we know that,” Andi Jackson said.
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“New record, clean slate, every team is a brand new team. It's a new journey from here on out, and we know that,” Andi Jackson said.
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Nebraska will play Long Island Friday at 7 p.m. at John Cook Arena.
San Diego (25-4) and Kansas State (17-9) will kick off the day at 4:30 p.m.
The winners will meet in the second round on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.
All the matches will be steamed on ESPN+
San Diego (25-4) and Kansas State (17-9) will kick off the day at 4:30 p.m.
The winners will meet in the second round on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.
All the matches will be steamed on ESPN+
November 30, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Nebraska will play Long Island Friday at 7 p.m. at John Cook Arena.
San Diego (25-4) and Kansas State (17-9) will kick off the day at 4:30 p.m.
The winners will meet in the second round on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.
All the matches will be steamed on ESPN+
San Diego (25-4) and Kansas State (17-9) will kick off the day at 4:30 p.m.
The winners will meet in the second round on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.
All the matches will be steamed on ESPN+