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Final
Women's Volleyball
3
vs #20 Colorado
1
Friday, December 12
Lincoln, Neb.
8:30 p.m. CT
University of Kansas
at
Nebraska
Jayhawks Head Back to Sweet 16, Prepare for Unbeaten Nebraska
12/11/2025 6:10:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas returns to the NCAA Sweet 16 for the first time since 2021 after a 3–1 win over Miami, a match defined by steady serving pressure and balanced scoring. This is the fourth time in program history and the first time since 2021. Kansas has gone to the Sweet 16 and beyond in four seasons, including 2021 (Sweet 16), 2015 (NCAA Semifinalist), and 2013 (Sweet 16).
"I am excited to be in this environment, and I am really excited for our team," Head Coach Matt Ulmer said. "It has been a great year for us, marked by a lot of growth. To be here in the second weekend and to face a program as strong as Nebraska is a real honor, and it is something this group has worked toward all season."
The Jayhawks now face top-seeded Nebraska, which enters the regional at 32–0 with one of the nation's most efficient statistical profiles.
Kansas leans on its defensive identity, holding opponents to a .094 hitting percentage, the second-best mark in the country. The Jayhawks also average 15.29 digs per set, ranking 10th nationally, and use that back-row consistency to extend rallies and generate transition swings.
Offensively, Kansas averages 13.35 kills and 12.35 assists per set with 33.86 attacks per frame, a volume that helps sustain pressure throughout long possessions. The team's 1.57 aces per set rank third in the Big 12 and provide key momentum swings.
Nebraska counters with one of the most complete lineups in the field, averaging 14.72 kills and 13.50 assists per set while adding 2.72 blocks. The Huskers' size, pace and efficiency have powered an undefeated season and present a significant challenge at the net.
Friday's matchup features two teams that excel defensively but differ in style. Kansas relies on discipline, ball control and rally creation, while Nebraska leans on physicality and terminal attacking. The Jayhawks will look to lean on their serve, first contact and extended-rally strengths as they attempt to upset the tournament's top seed.
The matchup is set for 8:30 p.m. CT, or 30 minutes following the first match, and can be watched on ESPN2 or followed through live stats here.
"I am excited to be in this environment, and I am really excited for our team," Head Coach Matt Ulmer said. "It has been a great year for us, marked by a lot of growth. To be here in the second weekend and to face a program as strong as Nebraska is a real honor, and it is something this group has worked toward all season."
The Jayhawks now face top-seeded Nebraska, which enters the regional at 32–0 with one of the nation's most efficient statistical profiles.
Kansas leans on its defensive identity, holding opponents to a .094 hitting percentage, the second-best mark in the country. The Jayhawks also average 15.29 digs per set, ranking 10th nationally, and use that back-row consistency to extend rallies and generate transition swings.
Offensively, Kansas averages 13.35 kills and 12.35 assists per set with 33.86 attacks per frame, a volume that helps sustain pressure throughout long possessions. The team's 1.57 aces per set rank third in the Big 12 and provide key momentum swings.
Nebraska counters with one of the most complete lineups in the field, averaging 14.72 kills and 13.50 assists per set while adding 2.72 blocks. The Huskers' size, pace and efficiency have powered an undefeated season and present a significant challenge at the net.
Friday's matchup features two teams that excel defensively but differ in style. Kansas relies on discipline, ball control and rally creation, while Nebraska leans on physicality and terminal attacking. The Jayhawks will look to lean on their serve, first contact and extended-rally strengths as they attempt to upset the tournament's top seed.
The matchup is set for 8:30 p.m. CT, or 30 minutes following the first match, and can be watched on ESPN2 or followed through live stats here.
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