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Nebraska volleyball set to participate in inaugural AVCA Match Point

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 10:04 AM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Nebraska volleyball set to participate in inaugural AVCA Match Point

Summary

Nebraska volleyball will compete in the inaugural AVCA Match Point, an elite two-day championship scheduled for April 10-11 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. The Huskers join Louisville, Kentucky, Pitt, Stanford, and Wisconsin among the six teams confirmed for the event, with two more teams to be announced. The event aims to enhance the profile of women's volleyball and features a bracketed format, with each team playing three matches over the two days. Jaime Gordon, CEO of the American Volleyball Coaches Association, emphasized the importance of this event for growing the sport and connecting fans.

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Key Details

•Nebraska will compete in the AVCA Match Point in April 2026.
•The event takes place at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky.
•Six teams, including Nebraska and Louisville, are currently confirmed.
•Teams will play three matches over two days.
•The AVCA aims to promote volleyball through this new championship.

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10:04 AMYahoo Sports — Nebraska volleyball to play in inaugural AVCA Match Point in April

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Nebraska volleyball will take part in the inaugural AVCA Match Point, an elite two-day women’s volleyball championship event taking place in April.
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