Nebraska Earns No. 1 Seed in NCAA Volleyball Tournament

The University of Nebraska women's volleyball team earned the No. 1 overall seed in the 2025 NCAA tournament on Sunday, setting the stage for a first-round matchup against Long Island University on Friday, December 5, at 7 p.m. CT inside the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln. The Cornhuskers, who completed an undefeated 29-0 regular season and captured their third straight Big Ten title, will host the first and second rounds of the tournament.

Nebraska's path begins with the Sharks, who secured an automatic bid by winning the Northeast Conference tournament on November 22 with a four-set victory over Saint Francis University. Long Island, led by outside hitter Sara van Gisteren, who averages 3.92 kills per set and was named the conference tournament MVP, marks a rematch from the 2023 NCAA first round, where the Huskers prevailed in three sets, 25-13, 25-16, 25-22. Setter Karly Klaer, the NEC Setter of the Year with 10.06 assists per set, anchors the Sharks' offense.

The other first-round game in Lincoln pits Kansas State against San Diego at 4:30 p.m. CT the same day. The Wildcats, making their first NCAA appearance since 2021 with a 17-9 overall record and 10-8 Big 12 mark,...