Nebraska volleyball faces SMU in Spikes Under the Lights championship
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Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Nebraska volleyball is competing against SMU in the championship match of the inaugural Spikes Under the Lights event at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Nebraska advanced to the final after a straight-sets win over Florida, while SMU defeated Penn State in its semi-final match. Both teams are playing to set the tone for their 2026 season, with Nebraska entering as the top team in the preseason AVCA Coaches Poll after a dominant 2025 season. The championship match is scheduled for 10 p.m. CT.
- •Nebraska faces SMU in the championship match.
- •Huskers defeated Florida to reach the final.
- •SMU won against Penn State in the semifinals.
- •Both matches are part of the Spikes Under the Lights event.
- •Nebraska starts the season ranked No. 1 in the AVCA Coaches Poll.
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Nebraska volleyball vs SMU live updates, states and highlights
"Nebraska is competing in a major event to start the 2026 season. The Huskers are playing in the inaugural Spikes Under the Lights at AT&T Stadium.
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