The 2025 NCAA volleyball tournament is officially underway, and Nebraska has the biggest target on its back by far. The Huskers take on Long Island in the first round Friday.
The Big Red went a perfect 30-0 in the regular season, adding pressure to their undefeated campaign. Nebraska hasn't won a title since 2017, but can Harper Murray, Bergen Reilly and Andi Jackson lead the Huskers to a championship?
LIU punched its ticket to the tournament with a four-set win over Saint Francis in the Northeast Conference championship game. The Sharks wrapped up a 15-1 record in the NEC and claimed their 12th regular season title in program history.
Who will advance to the second round of play?
Here's everything you need to know about Nebraska vs. Long Island, 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 Long Island will not be broadcast on traditional television. Instead, fans can stream the action live on ESPN+.
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Nebraska vs. Long Island volleyball start time
- 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.
NCAA volleyball tournament bracket 2025
Top Left Quarter (Nebraska)
- No. 1 Nebraska vs. LIU
- No. 8 San Diego vs. Kansas State
- No. 5 Miami (FL) vs. Tulsa
- No. 4 Kansas vs. High Point
- No. 3 Texas A&M vs. Campbell
- No. 6 TCU vs. SFA
- No. 7 Western Kentucky vs. Marquette
- No. 2 Louisville vs. Loyola Chicago
Bottom Left Quarter (Pittsburgh)
- No. 1 Pitt vs. UMBC
- No. 8 Xavier vs. Michigan
- No. 5 Iowa State vs. St. Thomas (MN)
- No. 4 Minnesota vs. Fairfield
- No. 3 Purdue vs. Wright State
- No. 6 Baylor vs. Arkansas State
- No. 7 Rice vs. Florida
- No. 2 SMU vs. Central Arkansas
Top Right Quarter (Texas)
- No. 1 Texas vs. Florida A&M
- No. 8 Penn State vs. South Florida
- No. 5 Colorado vs. American
- No. 4 Indiana vs. Toledo
- No. 3 Wisconsin vs. Eastern Illinois
- No. 6 UTEP vs. North Carolina
- No. 7 South Dakota State vs. Arizona
- No. 2 Stanford vs. Utah Valley
Bottom Right Quarter (Kentucky)
- No. 1 Kentucky vs. Wofford
- No. 8 UCLA vs. Georgia Tech
- No. 5 BYU vs. Cal Poly
- No. 4 USC vs. Princeton
- No. 3 Creighton vs. Northern Colorado
- No. 6 UNI vs. Utah
- No. 7 Tennessee vs. Utah State
- No. 2 Arizona State vs. Coppin State
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 |