Lincoln Arneal
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No. 16 USC needed 112 points over four sets to earn a 3-1 win over Oregon.
Wijay finished with 17 kills at a .308 clip and 14 digs, while Trvdy added 13 kills.
Clemente put up 24 kills, but also had 12 errors, to go with 5 blocks and 2 aces. Vaulet and Meyers had 12 kills.
Wijay finished with 17 kills at a .308 clip and 14 digs, while Trvdy added 13 kills.
Clemente put up 24 kills, but also had 12 errors, to go with 5 blocks and 2 aces. Vaulet and Meyers had 12 kills.
November 20, 2025 at 5:57 AM
No. 16 USC needed 112 points over four sets to earn a 3-1 win over Oregon.
Wijay finished with 17 kills at a .308 clip and 14 digs, while Trvdy added 13 kills.
Clemente put up 24 kills, but also had 12 errors, to go with 5 blocks and 2 aces. Vaulet and Meyers had 12 kills.
Wijay finished with 17 kills at a .308 clip and 14 digs, while Trvdy added 13 kills.
Clemente put up 24 kills, but also had 12 errors, to go with 5 blocks and 2 aces. Vaulet and Meyers had 12 kills.
USC prevails 28-26 in the third set for a 2-1 lead over Oregon. All three sets have reached extra points.
Wijay has 15 kills while Trvdy is up to 11 for the Trojans.
Oregon is paced by 21 kills and 5 blocks from Clemente
Wijay has 15 kills while Trvdy is up to 11 for the Trojans.
Oregon is paced by 21 kills and 5 blocks from Clemente
November 20, 2025 at 5:29 AM
USC prevails 28-26 in the third set for a 2-1 lead over Oregon. All three sets have reached extra points.
Wijay has 15 kills while Trvdy is up to 11 for the Trojans.
Oregon is paced by 21 kills and 5 blocks from Clemente
Wijay has 15 kills while Trvdy is up to 11 for the Trojans.
Oregon is paced by 21 kills and 5 blocks from Clemente
USC evens the match with Oregon after winning the second set 28-26.
Clemente is up to 18 kills on a .419 hitting percentage with 3 blocks and 2 aces. Meyers and Vaulet have 7 kills.
Wijay has 11 kills at a .348 clip to pace the Trojans. Ford and Trvdy with 7 kills each.
Clemente is up to 18 kills on a .419 hitting percentage with 3 blocks and 2 aces. Meyers and Vaulet have 7 kills.
Wijay has 11 kills at a .348 clip to pace the Trojans. Ford and Trvdy with 7 kills each.
November 20, 2025 at 4:50 AM
USC evens the match with Oregon after winning the second set 28-26.
Clemente is up to 18 kills on a .419 hitting percentage with 3 blocks and 2 aces. Meyers and Vaulet have 7 kills.
Wijay has 11 kills at a .348 clip to pace the Trojans. Ford and Trvdy with 7 kills each.
Clemente is up to 18 kills on a .419 hitting percentage with 3 blocks and 2 aces. Meyers and Vaulet have 7 kills.
Wijay has 11 kills at a .348 clip to pace the Trojans. Ford and Trvdy with 7 kills each.
UPSET: Utah knocks off No. 13 Kansas in straight sets 20, 21, 22.
Gibaldo finished with 18 kills for the Utes while Moea'i added 13. Wilton-Laboy tallied 31 assists, 13 digs and 4 kills as Utah hit .252.
The Jayhawks hit .118 for the match. Swanson had 9 kills for KU.
Gibaldo finished with 18 kills for the Utes while Moea'i added 13. Wilton-Laboy tallied 31 assists, 13 digs and 4 kills as Utah hit .252.
The Jayhawks hit .118 for the match. Swanson had 9 kills for KU.
November 20, 2025 at 3:39 AM
UPSET: Utah knocks off No. 13 Kansas in straight sets 20, 21, 22.
Gibaldo finished with 18 kills for the Utes while Moea'i added 13. Wilton-Laboy tallied 31 assists, 13 digs and 4 kills as Utah hit .252.
The Jayhawks hit .118 for the match. Swanson had 9 kills for KU.
Gibaldo finished with 18 kills for the Utes while Moea'i added 13. Wilton-Laboy tallied 31 assists, 13 digs and 4 kills as Utah hit .252.
The Jayhawks hit .118 for the match. Swanson had 9 kills for KU.
No. 10 Wisconsin sweeps No. 11 Purdue 14, 15, 17.
It was a balanced night for the Badgers as Colyer and Vajagic finished with 10 kills, Egan and Booth added 9 and Andrew had 8 kills. Fuerbringer had 38 assists and 10 digs as UW hit .311.
Akasha Anderson's 10 kills led Purdue.
It was a balanced night for the Badgers as Colyer and Vajagic finished with 10 kills, Egan and Booth added 9 and Andrew had 8 kills. Fuerbringer had 38 assists and 10 digs as UW hit .311.
Akasha Anderson's 10 kills led Purdue.
November 20, 2025 at 3:14 AM
No. 10 Wisconsin sweeps No. 11 Purdue 14, 15, 17.
It was a balanced night for the Badgers as Colyer and Vajagic finished with 10 kills, Egan and Booth added 9 and Andrew had 8 kills. Fuerbringer had 38 assists and 10 digs as UW hit .311.
Akasha Anderson's 10 kills led Purdue.
It was a balanced night for the Badgers as Colyer and Vajagic finished with 10 kills, Egan and Booth added 9 and Andrew had 8 kills. Fuerbringer had 38 assists and 10 digs as UW hit .311.
Akasha Anderson's 10 kills led Purdue.
Wisconsin runs away with the second set 25-15 over Purdue for a 2-0 lead.
Colyer and Booth have 7 kills for the Badgers. UW has 4 aces and hasn’t given one up. Simon is up to 10 digs.
The Boilermakers hit .103 in the set. Akasha Anderson has 7 kills.
Colyer and Booth have 7 kills for the Badgers. UW has 4 aces and hasn’t given one up. Simon is up to 10 digs.
The Boilermakers hit .103 in the set. Akasha Anderson has 7 kills.
November 20, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Wisconsin runs away with the second set 25-15 over Purdue for a 2-0 lead.
Colyer and Booth have 7 kills for the Badgers. UW has 4 aces and hasn’t given one up. Simon is up to 10 digs.
The Boilermakers hit .103 in the set. Akasha Anderson has 7 kills.
Colyer and Booth have 7 kills for the Badgers. UW has 4 aces and hasn’t given one up. Simon is up to 10 digs.
The Boilermakers hit .103 in the set. Akasha Anderson has 7 kills.
Wisconsin took the 1st set over Purdue 26-24 as Booth closed it out with a kill and block.
Booth had 6 kills on 7 swings in the set as the Badgers hit .286. Colyer and Egan added 4 kills.
Wollard and A. Anderson paced the Boilermakers with 5K. Purdue hit .394 w/4 fewer kills.
Booth had 6 kills on 7 swings in the set as the Badgers hit .286. Colyer and Egan added 4 kills.
Wollard and A. Anderson paced the Boilermakers with 5K. Purdue hit .394 w/4 fewer kills.
November 20, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Wisconsin took the 1st set over Purdue 26-24 as Booth closed it out with a kill and block.
Booth had 6 kills on 7 swings in the set as the Badgers hit .286. Colyer and Egan added 4 kills.
Wollard and A. Anderson paced the Boilermakers with 5K. Purdue hit .394 w/4 fewer kills.
Booth had 6 kills on 7 swings in the set as the Badgers hit .286. Colyer and Egan added 4 kills.
Wollard and A. Anderson paced the Boilermakers with 5K. Purdue hit .394 w/4 fewer kills.
2027 NU libero commit Mallory Johnson helped Byron Center sweep Ann Arbor Skyline (Harper Murray's alma mater) for the school's first state semifinal appearance in 32 years.
Johnson is playing outside hitter for the Bulldogs recorded 5 kills and 3 aces.
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Johnson is playing outside hitter for the Bulldogs recorded 5 kills and 3 aces.
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Byron Center sweeps Skyline for 1st state semifinal appearance in 32 years
Byron Center defeated Ann Arbor Skyline, 3-0, in their Division 1 volleyball state quarterfinal.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
2027 NU libero commit Mallory Johnson helped Byron Center sweep Ann Arbor Skyline (Harper Murray's alma mater) for the school's first state semifinal appearance in 32 years.
Johnson is playing outside hitter for the Bulldogs recorded 5 kills and 3 aces.
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Johnson is playing outside hitter for the Bulldogs recorded 5 kills and 3 aces.
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Former Husker Lindsay Krause will play with Pinkin de Corozal in Puerto Rico for the 2026 season.
November 19, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Former Husker Lindsay Krause will play with Pinkin de Corozal in Puerto Rico for the 2026 season.
Gina Mancuso-Prososki has been named Director of Business Development for the Omaha Supernovas.
The former Husker All-American played 3 matches with Omaha during its inaugural season before announcing she was pregnant. She then served on the coaching staff for the 2025 season.
The former Husker All-American played 3 matches with Omaha during its inaugural season before announcing she was pregnant. She then served on the coaching staff for the 2025 season.
November 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Gina Mancuso-Prososki has been named Director of Business Development for the Omaha Supernovas.
The former Husker All-American played 3 matches with Omaha during its inaugural season before announcing she was pregnant. She then served on the coaching staff for the 2025 season.
The former Husker All-American played 3 matches with Omaha during its inaugural season before announcing she was pregnant. She then served on the coaching staff for the 2025 season.
Since the SEC failed to create real teams for its postseason honors, here is my take on what the top three teams would look like as real lineups.
My apologies to the seventh, eighth and ninth outside hitters who made the SEC first-team, but didn't make the cut for this.
My apologies to the seventh, eighth and ninth outside hitters who made the SEC first-team, but didn't make the cut for this.
November 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Since the SEC failed to create real teams for its postseason honors, here is my take on what the top three teams would look like as real lineups.
My apologies to the seventh, eighth and ninth outside hitters who made the SEC first-team, but didn't make the cut for this.
My apologies to the seventh, eighth and ninth outside hitters who made the SEC first-team, but didn't make the cut for this.
The SEC announced its 2025 honors
Player & Newcomer: Eva Hudson, Kentucky
Libero: Maya Sands, Missouri
Freshman: Kassie O’Brien, Kentucky
Coach: Craig Skinner, Kentucky
All-SEC First Team, Second Team and Freshman Teams
Player & Newcomer: Eva Hudson, Kentucky
Libero: Maya Sands, Missouri
Freshman: Kassie O’Brien, Kentucky
Coach: Craig Skinner, Kentucky
All-SEC First Team, Second Team and Freshman Teams
November 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The SEC announced its 2025 honors
Player & Newcomer: Eva Hudson, Kentucky
Libero: Maya Sands, Missouri
Freshman: Kassie O’Brien, Kentucky
Coach: Craig Skinner, Kentucky
All-SEC First Team, Second Team and Freshman Teams
Player & Newcomer: Eva Hudson, Kentucky
Libero: Maya Sands, Missouri
Freshman: Kassie O’Brien, Kentucky
Coach: Craig Skinner, Kentucky
All-SEC First Team, Second Team and Freshman Teams
Nebraska didn't need a loss to learn lessons to benefit them the rest of the season. The Huskers are refocused on their end-of-season goal after dropping a set at UCLA.
Plus: NU could clinch a share of the Big Ten title Thursday and DBK's Hollywood moment.
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Plus: NU could clinch a share of the Big Ten title Thursday and DBK's Hollywood moment.
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Nebraska Refocused on Its Primary Goal After Dropping Set to UCLA
After seeing its 48-set winning streak end on Friday night against UCLA, Nebraska promptly started a new one in the next set and swept USC two days later. Not
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November 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Nebraska didn't need a loss to learn lessons to benefit them the rest of the season. The Huskers are refocused on their end-of-season goal after dropping a set at UCLA.
Plus: NU could clinch a share of the Big Ten title Thursday and DBK's Hollywood moment.
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Plus: NU could clinch a share of the Big Ten title Thursday and DBK's Hollywood moment.
www.si.com/college/nebr...
After watching Nebraska men's and women's basketball win games at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, NU coach Dani Busboom Kelly said they'd be open to playing matches there in the future.
The venue hosted a pair of matches in August as part of the AVCA First Serve Showcase.
The venue hosted a pair of matches in August as part of the AVCA First Serve Showcase.
November 19, 2025 at 12:34 AM
After watching Nebraska men's and women's basketball win games at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, NU coach Dani Busboom Kelly said they'd be open to playing matches there in the future.
The venue hosted a pair of matches in August as part of the AVCA First Serve Showcase.
The venue hosted a pair of matches in August as part of the AVCA First Serve Showcase.
Concordia, Bellevue and Midland qualified for the NAIA tournament and will host opening round matches.
Concordia, the 3rd overall seed, will play Florida National. No. 7 Bellevue, last year's runner-up, will host Columbia (Mo). No. 17 Midland faces Grand View (IA).
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Concordia, the 3rd overall seed, will play Florida National. No. 7 Bellevue, last year's runner-up, will host Columbia (Mo). No. 17 Midland faces Grand View (IA).
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Qualifiers for the 2025 NAIA Women's Volleyball Championship and Opening Round Pairings
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the qualifying teams and opening round matchups for the 2025 NAIA Women’s Volleyball Championship presented by Marriott South...
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November 18, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Concordia, Bellevue and Midland qualified for the NAIA tournament and will host opening round matches.
Concordia, the 3rd overall seed, will play Florida National. No. 7 Bellevue, last year's runner-up, will host Columbia (Mo). No. 17 Midland faces Grand View (IA).
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Concordia, the 3rd overall seed, will play Florida National. No. 7 Bellevue, last year's runner-up, will host Columbia (Mo). No. 17 Midland faces Grand View (IA).
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From this week's show. We talked contenders for No. 1 regional seeds.
The RPI still loves Texas, but with the Longhorns dropping sets to inferior opponents, could an early exit from the SEC Tournament open the door for someone else?🧐
The RPI still loves Texas, but with the Longhorns dropping sets to inferior opponents, could an early exit from the SEC Tournament open the door for someone else?🧐
November 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
From this week's show. We talked contenders for No. 1 regional seeds.
The RPI still loves Texas, but with the Longhorns dropping sets to inferior opponents, could an early exit from the SEC Tournament open the door for someone else?🧐
The RPI still loves Texas, but with the Longhorns dropping sets to inferior opponents, could an early exit from the SEC Tournament open the door for someone else?🧐
We had a special guest media member at this week's press conference as Laney Choboy sat in the front row. She asked Bergen Reilly a question about how to avoid burnout during the long grind of the Big Ten season.
November 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
We had a special guest media member at this week's press conference as Laney Choboy sat in the front row. She asked Bergen Reilly a question about how to avoid burnout during the long grind of the Big Ten season.
Major League Volleyball is adding a 11th franchise with the debut of a team in Minnesota. The club will begin play in 2027.
The team will be owned by Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold and will play matches at Grand Casino Arena.
The team will be owned by Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold and will play matches at Grand Casino Arena.
November 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Major League Volleyball is adding a 11th franchise with the debut of a team in Minnesota. The club will begin play in 2027.
The team will be owned by Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold and will play matches at Grand Casino Arena.
The team will be owned by Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold and will play matches at Grand Casino Arena.
Nebraska commit and Norris setter Malorie Boesiger was named the top player in Class B by NEBPreps.
November 18, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Nebraska commit and Norris setter Malorie Boesiger was named the top player in Class B by NEBPreps.
Nebraska remains the unanimous choice for No. 1 in this week's @900squarefeet Media Poll. The undefeated Huskers are followed by Kentucky, Texas, Pitt and Stanford.
SMU, Wisconsin and Creighton all moved up a spot as Purdue fell 3 lines to No. 12. More 👇
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SMU, Wisconsin and Creighton all moved up a spot as Purdue fell 3 lines to No. 12. More 👇
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November 18, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Nebraska remains the unanimous choice for No. 1 in this week's @900squarefeet Media Poll. The undefeated Huskers are followed by Kentucky, Texas, Pitt and Stanford.
SMU, Wisconsin and Creighton all moved up a spot as Purdue fell 3 lines to No. 12. More 👇
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SMU, Wisconsin and Creighton all moved up a spot as Purdue fell 3 lines to No. 12. More 👇
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Wayne State (26-3) and Nebraska-Kearney (26-3) are up to second and third in this week's Division II poll as conference tournaments kick off this week.
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Check out the latest polls for NCAA & high school volleyball
See what college and high school teams are ranked in the latest AVCA Coaches Polls all season long.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Wayne State (26-3) and Nebraska-Kearney (26-3) are up to second and third in this week's Division II poll as conference tournaments kick off this week.
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Big Ten Weekly Award Winners - 11/17
Player: Mimi Colyer, OH, Wisconsin
Defensive: Jordan Taylor, MB, Minnesota
Setter: Charlie Fuerbringer, Wisconsin
Freshman: Alanah Clemente, OPP, Oregon
Player: Mimi Colyer, OH, Wisconsin
Defensive: Jordan Taylor, MB, Minnesota
Setter: Charlie Fuerbringer, Wisconsin
Freshman: Alanah Clemente, OPP, Oregon
November 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Big Ten Weekly Award Winners - 11/17
Player: Mimi Colyer, OH, Wisconsin
Defensive: Jordan Taylor, MB, Minnesota
Setter: Charlie Fuerbringer, Wisconsin
Freshman: Alanah Clemente, OPP, Oregon
Player: Mimi Colyer, OH, Wisconsin
Defensive: Jordan Taylor, MB, Minnesota
Setter: Charlie Fuerbringer, Wisconsin
Freshman: Alanah Clemente, OPP, Oregon
Nebraska and Kentucky remained 1-2 in this week's AVCA coaches poll. Texas moved up one to No. 3 and is followed by Pitt and Stanford.
SMU is now No. 8 after beating Stanford while Wisconsin rejoined the Top 10. USC is up one line to No. 16 after losing to Nebraska.
SMU is now No. 8 after beating Stanford while Wisconsin rejoined the Top 10. USC is up one line to No. 16 after losing to Nebraska.
November 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Nebraska and Kentucky remained 1-2 in this week's AVCA coaches poll. Texas moved up one to No. 3 and is followed by Pitt and Stanford.
SMU is now No. 8 after beating Stanford while Wisconsin rejoined the Top 10. USC is up one line to No. 16 after losing to Nebraska.
SMU is now No. 8 after beating Stanford while Wisconsin rejoined the Top 10. USC is up one line to No. 16 after losing to Nebraska.
KPI Standings 11/17
(Another metric used by selection committee)
1. Nebraska 0.859
2. Texas 0.740
3. Arizona State 0.652
4. Kentucky 0.635
5. Pittsburgh 0.598
6. Texas A&M 0.597
7. Wisconsin 0.583
8. Stanford 0.572
9. Creighton 0.558
10. Purdue 0.554
11. SMU 0.550
12. Louisville 0.542
(Another metric used by selection committee)
1. Nebraska 0.859
2. Texas 0.740
3. Arizona State 0.652
4. Kentucky 0.635
5. Pittsburgh 0.598
6. Texas A&M 0.597
7. Wisconsin 0.583
8. Stanford 0.572
9. Creighton 0.558
10. Purdue 0.554
11. SMU 0.550
12. Louisville 0.542
November 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
KPI Standings 11/17
(Another metric used by selection committee)
1. Nebraska 0.859
2. Texas 0.740
3. Arizona State 0.652
4. Kentucky 0.635
5. Pittsburgh 0.598
6. Texas A&M 0.597
7. Wisconsin 0.583
8. Stanford 0.572
9. Creighton 0.558
10. Purdue 0.554
11. SMU 0.550
12. Louisville 0.542
(Another metric used by selection committee)
1. Nebraska 0.859
2. Texas 0.740
3. Arizona State 0.652
4. Kentucky 0.635
5. Pittsburgh 0.598
6. Texas A&M 0.597
7. Wisconsin 0.583
8. Stanford 0.572
9. Creighton 0.558
10. Purdue 0.554
11. SMU 0.550
12. Louisville 0.542
RPI Standings 11/17
1 Nebraska 0.76546
2 Texas 0.73991
3 Arizona St. 0.72879
4 Pitt 0.71000
5 Kentucky 0.70701
6 Creighton 0.69743
7 Stanford 0.69329
8 SMU 0.69326
9 Louisville 0.69165
10 Purdue 0.68852
11 Texas A&M 0.68695
12 Wisconsin 0.67659
13 Kansas 0.66664
14 Minnesota 0.66324
15 UTEP 0.65775
1 Nebraska 0.76546
2 Texas 0.73991
3 Arizona St. 0.72879
4 Pitt 0.71000
5 Kentucky 0.70701
6 Creighton 0.69743
7 Stanford 0.69329
8 SMU 0.69326
9 Louisville 0.69165
10 Purdue 0.68852
11 Texas A&M 0.68695
12 Wisconsin 0.67659
13 Kansas 0.66664
14 Minnesota 0.66324
15 UTEP 0.65775
November 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
RPI Standings 11/17
1 Nebraska 0.76546
2 Texas 0.73991
3 Arizona St. 0.72879
4 Pitt 0.71000
5 Kentucky 0.70701
6 Creighton 0.69743
7 Stanford 0.69329
8 SMU 0.69326
9 Louisville 0.69165
10 Purdue 0.68852
11 Texas A&M 0.68695
12 Wisconsin 0.67659
13 Kansas 0.66664
14 Minnesota 0.66324
15 UTEP 0.65775
1 Nebraska 0.76546
2 Texas 0.73991
3 Arizona St. 0.72879
4 Pitt 0.71000
5 Kentucky 0.70701
6 Creighton 0.69743
7 Stanford 0.69329
8 SMU 0.69326
9 Louisville 0.69165
10 Purdue 0.68852
11 Texas A&M 0.68695
12 Wisconsin 0.67659
13 Kansas 0.66664
14 Minnesota 0.66324
15 UTEP 0.65775