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Kansas volleyball coach Matt Ulmer discusses upcoming season on K-Nation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 4:00 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Kansas volleyball coach Matt Ulmer discusses upcoming season on K-Nation

Summary

Kansas volleyball head coach Matt Ulmer appeared on K-Nation to discuss the team's preparation for the upcoming season. The Jayhawks enter their second season under Ulmer following a 24-11 record last year and a Sweet Sixteen appearance. They are currently ranked No. 15 in the AVCA preseason poll and were selected to finish third in the Big 12 Preseason poll. Ulmer highlighted the young talent on the squad following their exhibition win over No. 13 Creighton. Kansas is set to open the season on August 28 against No. 4 Pittsburgh in the Opening Spikes Classic.

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By the Numbers

•Ulmer enters second season as head coach of Kansas volleyball.
•Jayhawks finished last season with a 24-11 record.
•Team ranked No. 15 in AVCA preseason poll.
•Picked third in the Big 12 Preseason poll.
•Season opener scheduled for August 28 against No. 4 Pittsburgh.

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4:00 AMYahoo Sports — Kansas volleyball head coach Matt Ulmer joins K-Nation

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LAWRENCE (KSNT) – Kansas volleyball head coach Matt Ulmer joins this week’s edition of K-Nation. The squad is entering its second season under Ulmer after a 24-11 record last season and a Sweet Sixteen appearance. The Jayhawks are ranked No. 15 in the AVCA preseason poll and were picked third in the Big 12 Preseason […]
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