Top-10 Matchup:: No. 1 Nebraska faces No. 7 Kentucky in a highly anticipated non-conference game.
Growing Rivalry:: This is the fourth consecutive year Nebraska and Kentucky have played each other early in the season.
Coaching Connection:: Nebraska’s coach, Dani Busboom Kelly, previously coached at Louisville, a rival of Kentucky.
National Broadcast:: The game will be the first NCAA volleyball match ever aired on ABC.
Key Players:: Keep an eye on Nebraska’s Harper Murray and Kentucky’s Brooklyn DeLeye.
The Nebraska Huskers, currently undefeated, are coming off a 3-0 sweep against Lipscomb. Taylor Landfair and Harper Murray led the Husker offense in that match. Kentucky also swept Lipscomb, with Brooklyn DeLeye leading the Wildcats with 18 kills.
Nebraska holds a 12-2 all-time record against Kentucky, with 11 consecutive wins since 1983. Their last encounter was at the 2024 AVCA First Serve Showcase, where Nebraska topped Kentucky 3-1.
How to Watch: The game is scheduled for 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 31, and will be broadcast on ABC. Live stats will also be available. This game provides Nebraska a chance to be in a nationally televised game in what's been called the Broadway Block Party at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.&ref=yanuki.com
When and where is the Nebraska vs. Kentucky volleyball game?
A:: The game is on Sunday, August 31, at 12 p.m. ET at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, as part of the Broadway Block Party.
How can I watch the game?
A:: The game will be broadcast nationally on ABC. Live stats will also be available online.
What is the historical record between these two teams?
A:: Nebraska leads the all-time series 12-2 against Kentucky, with 11 consecutive wins since 1983.
This is a significant early-season matchup between two top-10 volleyball programs.
The game marks the first time an NCAA volleyball match will be broadcast on ABC, increasing its visibility.
Nebraska has historically dominated the series, but Kentucky will be looking to break their losing streak.
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