Nebraska spring volleyball match moved to new time
Nebraska spring volleyball match moved to new time
Nebraska has announced that their spring volleyball match against Kansas will now start at a new time. The Huskers will face the Jayhawks on Saturday, April 26, at 7:00 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network.
New Nebraska head volleyball coach Dani Busboom Kelly will make her Husker debut. The Cornhuskers are coming off a 33-3 season with a trip to the NCAA semifinals. Kansas reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament and finished with a 25-5 record. The match is part of the Husker Games, a day during which fans can preview Nebraska's football, volleyball, and soccer teams for the 2025 season.
On the football field, the Huskers will feature 7-on-7 games and skills competitions similar to the NFL's Pro Bowl games. Nebraska greats of the past will also participate in various skills competitions. There will also be a women's flag football game between Midland University and the UNL all-star intramural team.
The soccer team will host a spring exhibition match against the Wyoming Cowboys. The game starts at 4:30 p.m. CT with free admission.
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