After easing through its NCAA tournament opener, top-seeded Nebraska is set for a second-round match against Kansas State with a berth in the regionals on the line.
The Huskers (3-0) had no trouble with Long Island University on Friday, prevailing 25-11, 25-15, 25-17. Nebraska hit.476 as a team while spreading the love around, as five different players tallied at least six kills.
The Wildcats (18-9) emerged from a marathon, back-and-forth opener, finally downing No. 8 seed San Diego 15-12 in the fifth set.
As former conference foes, Nebraska and K-State have a long history against one another, and the Huskers have been dominant, going 83-4 in their previous matchups. Their most recent loss to the Wildcats came in the second round of the 2011 NCAA tournament.
Here's everything you need to know about Nebraska vs. Kansas State, including TV channel and streaming options for the NCAA tournament match.
Where to watch Nebraska volleyball today: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
The college matchup between Nebraska and Kansas State will not be broadcast on traditional television. Instead, fans can stream the action live on ESPN+.
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Nebraska vs. Kansas State volleyball start time
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT
First serve between Nebraska and Kansas State is set for 8 p.m. ET on Saturday. The match will be played at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The winner moves on to face No. 4 seed Kansas next weekend.
College volleyball on TV today
Saturday, Dec. 6 - Second round
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| No. 2 Louisville vs. Marquette | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 1 Pitt vs. Michigan | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 1 Texas vs. No. 8 Penn State | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 2 SMU vs. Florida | 8 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 3 Texas A&M vs. TCU | 8 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 1 Nebraska vs. Kansas State | 8 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 4 Minnesota vs. No. 5 Iowa State | 8 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 2 Stanford vs. Arizona | 9 p.m. | ESPN+ |
NCAA volleyball tournament 2025 schedule by round
Here's a look at the schedule for each round of competition.
The semifinals and finals will be played at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
| Round | Dates |
| Selection show | Sun., Nov. 30 |
| First and second rounds | Thu., Dec. 4 - Sat., Dec. 6 |
| Regionals | Thu., Dec. 11 - Sun., Dec. 14 |
| Semifinals | Thu., Dec. 18 |
| National championship | Sun., Dec. 21 |