Texas A&M faces SMU, Kentucky plays Pittsburgh in volleyball showcase
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The AVCA First Serve college volleyball event is taking place at Fiserv Forum on August 23. In the first match, No. 8 Texas A&M is set to face 11th-ranked Southern Methodist at noon, followed by No. 4 Pittsburgh taking on No. 3 Kentucky at 3 p.m. on ESPN. The event features four teams ranked in the top 12 of the AVCA preseason coaches poll, contributing to a significant showcase for college volleyball fans. Previous matches saw Louisville defeat Texas A&M and Kentucky secure a win against Wisconsin earlier in the tournament.
- •No. 8 Texas A&M vs. No. 11 SMU at noon ET.
- •No. 3 Kentucky vs. No. 4 Pittsburgh at 3 p.m. ET.
- •All teams are ranked No. 12 or higher in the AVCA preseason poll.
- •Previous matches included Louisville defeating Texas A&M in four sets.
- •Pittsburgh is scheduled to face Xavier on August 24.
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — AVCA First Serve college volleyball at Fiserv Forum | Live updates
"Four of the nation's top volleyball teams will take the court at Fiserv Forum as part of the AVCA First Serve event.
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