It's difficult to believe Nebraska hasn't won an NCAA volleyball championship since 2017, but this could be the year for the Huskers.
On the heels of an unbeaten regular season, Nebraska is the top seed in the NCAA tournament and will be favored to lift the trophy in Kansas City later this month.
The Huskers open NCAA play with Long Island University (20-8), champions of the Northeast Conference. While no one expects NU to have any difficulty considering it has dropped just one set since mid-September, die-hard fans will want to see how the favorite looks right out of the gate.
Here's everything you need to know about the Huskers' postseason opener.
Does Nebraska volleyball play today?
The Huskers don't begin NCAA play until the second day of the tournament, Friday, Dec. 5, when they will host Long Island University in the first round.
Get the full schedule for this weekend's Huskers volleyball below.
When is Nebraska volleyball's first NCAA game?
- Date: Friday, Dec. 5
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT
First serve between Nebraska and Long Island will take place on Friday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. ET. The match will be played at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The winner moves on to face No. 8 seed San Diego or Kansas State on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Nebraska volleyball: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
The NCAA matchup between Nebraska and Long Island will not be broadcast on traditional television. Instead, fans can stream the action live on ESPN+.
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NCAA volleyball tournament schedule 2025
Thursday, Dec. 4 - First round
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| No. 3 Colorado vs. American | 3 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 8 UCLA vs. Georgia Tech | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 6 Baylor vs. Arkansas State | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 5 Miami vs. Tulsa | 5 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 4 Indiana vs. Toledo | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 6 UTEP vs. North Carolina | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 7 Tennessee vs. Utah State | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 1 Kentucky vs. Wofford | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 3 Purdue vs. Wright State | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 4 Kansas vs. High Point | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 3 Creighton vs. Northern Colorado | 8 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 3 Wisconsin vs. Eastern Illinois | 8 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 5 BYU vs. Cal Poly | 8 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 2 Arizona State vs. Coppin State | 9 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 4 USC vs. Princeton | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
Friday, Dec. 5 - First round
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| No. 7 Western Kentucky vs. Marquette | 4 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 8 Xavier vs. Michigan | 4 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 6 TCU vs. Stephen F. Austin | 5 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 7 Rice vs. Florida | 5 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 8 Penn State vs. South Florida | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 8 San Diego vs. Kansas State | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 5 Iowa State vs. St. Thomas (MN) | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 1 Pitt vs. UMBC | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 2 Louisville vs. Loyola Chicago | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 2 SMU vs. Central Arkansas | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 3 Texas A&M vs. Campbell | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 7 South Dakota State vs. Arizona | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 1 Nebraska vs. Long Island U. | 8 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 1 Texas vs. Florida A&M | 8 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 4 Minnesota vs. Fairfield | 8 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 2 Stanford vs. Utah Valley | 10 p.m. | ESPN+ |