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Florida volleyball to compete in Spike Under the Lights exhibition in Texas

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:17 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Florida volleyball to compete in Spike Under the Lights exhibition in Texas
Summary

The Florida volleyball team will participate in the Spike Under the Lights exhibition at AT&T Stadium on Thursday. They will face Nebraska in a best-of-three match starting at 7 p.m. This exhibition features a $1 million purse, the largest for a women's college sports event, with each school guaranteed $200,000 for competing. The event showcases Florida alongside powerhouses Nebraska, Penn State, and local SMU, reflecting the growing prominence of collegiate volleyball. Coach Ryan Theis expressed excitement for the opportunity and the potential it has to elevate the sport's profile.

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  • •Event features Florida, Nebraska, Penn State, and SMU.
  • •First match starts at 7 p.m. CT on August 26.
  • •Each school receives $200,000 for participation.
  • •The event aims to break attendance records for women's sports.
  • •Coach Ryan Theis highlights growth in collegiate volleyball.
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  • 2:17 PMYahoo Sports — Lights. Millions. Texas. Florida volleyball ready for sport's biggest stage
What they're saying
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Florida volleyball is taking the sport's top spectacle yet: an NFL stadium, a national audience and a share of a record-setting $1 million purse

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