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Fifteen-year-old Aedan Jones, a Fort Lauderdale High School volleyball player, saw a routine sinus infection escalate into a brain infection, prompting emergency surgery on Christmas Eve and a long hospital course at Holtz Children’s Hospital with multiple surgeries, intensive care, antibiotics, and ongoing therapies as doctors study why such cases are rising in youths; his community has rallied with fundraising and support.
Hawaii's men's volleyball team completed a doubleheader sweep by winning both matches.
Bergen Reilly of Nebraska volleyball was named the CSC Division I Women's Volleyball Academic All-America Team Member of the Year, earning first-team Academic All-America honors for the second straight year. The 3.83 GPA business-law major helped Nebraska reach 45 volleyball Academic All-America awards (374 across all sports); she posted a .351 hitting percentage, a 33-1 season, 10.47 assists per set, 2.70 digs per set, and added 73 kills, 67 blocks and 19 aces, along with multiple national honors.
Hawaii men's volleyball team defeated NJIT in a match held on January 4, 2026, in Honolulu, with Hawaii winning 3-0 in sets and leading in points, kills, aces, blocks, assists, and digs.
Texas A&M volleyball, an underdog in the tournament, upset No. 1 Pitt in the semifinals to reach the national championship, where they will face Kentucky. The Aggies showcased resilience and teamwork, defeating highly ranked opponents and emphasizing their love for the game and school over fame or money.
Olivia Babcock of the University of Pittsburgh has been named the 2025 AVCA Division I Women's Player of the Year for the second consecutive time, recognizing her outstanding performance that helped her team reach the NCAA semifinals, with impressive stats and multiple honors.
Pitt and Texas A&M women's volleyball teams are set to face off in the NCAA semifinal on December 18, with Pitt aiming for their first national title and Texas A&M seeking their first Final Four appearance, after impressive tournament runs. The match will be broadcast on ESPN from Kansas City.
Nebraska's Bergen Reilly is a finalist for the AVCA Division I Women's Volleyball Player of the Year, having led her team to a record-setting season with impressive stats and multiple awards, including Big Ten Player of the Year.
The Big Ten Conference and Big Ten Network announced the launch of the Discover In-Season Volleyball Challenge for the 2025 season, where select weekday matches in October will count towards a team competition, with Nebraska participating in five key matches. The challenge will determine the winner based on the highest win total across designated matches, with detailed tiebreak procedures in place.
The Nebraska-Creighton volleyball match set an NCAA record with 17,675 attendees, showcasing Nebraska's status as a volleyball epicenter. Nebraska won a thrilling five-set match against Creighton, highlighting the intense rivalry and the growing popularity of college volleyball in Nebraska, with both teams celebrating the historic event and the vibrant fan support.
Nebraska's volleyball team narrowly defeated Creighton in a five-set match at a record-breaking crowd of 17,675 fans, showcasing a fierce in-state rivalry and setting a new indoor attendance record for a regular-season game.
The Nebraska Huskers volleyball team dominated No. 6 Stanford in a three-set sweep at Pinnacle Bank Arena, showcasing a high-powered offense, strong defense, and excellent team performance, setting a new standard for their program.
No. 3 Pittsburgh volleyball team faced a tough season opener against top-ranked Nebraska on their home court, losing in four sets but showing resilience and gaining valuable experience despite the defeat.
Ohio State will share $18 million in revenue with athletes from football, men's and women's basketball, and women's volleyball in the 2025-26 academic year, with allocations driven by metrics and primarily benefiting football players, while also satisfying Title IX requirements.
The Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team advanced to their seventh consecutive Elite Eight by defeating the Texas A&M Aggies in a five-set thriller (25-21, 18-25, 25-19, 23-25, 15-13) in the NCAA Tournament. Senior Sarah Franklin led Wisconsin with 21 kills, including the decisive point in the final set. Despite challenges, including a strong performance from A&M's Logan Lednicky, the Badgers' resilience and key plays from stars like Anna Smrek and Carter Booth secured their victory. Wisconsin will face the winner of Nebraska vs. Dayton for a spot in the Final Four.