Nebraska takes championship at Spikes Under The Lights in Arlington
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 4:47 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Nebraska, SMU, Florida, and Penn State competed at the Spikes Under The Lights exhibition at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on August 27, 2026. Nebraska swept Florida in the semifinal and defeated SMU in the final. The event showcased the growing popularity of women's college volleyball, drawing a significant crowd. Nebraska will continue its season with matches at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and Wrigley Field in Chicago over the next 10 days.
- •Nebraska wins $350,000 total, including $200,000 appearance prize
- •Event featured a star-studded crowd including Candace Parker
- •Nebraska has sold out home matches since 2001
- •Tournament showcased future potential for college volleyball
- •Other teams include historic programs like Penn State and Florida
- 4:47 AMYahoo Sports — Spikes Under The Lights captivates at AT&T Stadium, puts volleyball's growth on full display
"The exhibition featuring Nebraska, SMU, Florida and Penn State drew a star-studded crowd and showed the sport's immense potential in the NIL era.
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