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Nebraska volleyball faces SMU in Spikes Under the Lights championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 2:40 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Nebraska volleyball faces SMU in Spikes Under the Lights championship

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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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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