Creighton Volleyball Prepares for Spring Matches

Team conducts media availability ahead of key fixtures against Nebraska and tournament play.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 1:53am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a volleyball match between Creighton and Nebraska, with sharp, overlapping planes of blue and red representing the two teams' energy and competition.Creighton Volleyball's upcoming match against Nebraska will be a key test as the team prepares for a tournament and continues its 2026 campaign.Creighton Today

Creighton Volleyball conducted media availability on April 15, 2026, as the program prepares for a series of spring fixtures and continues its 2026 campaign. The team is scheduled to face the University of Nebraska on April 17 and will also compete in a tournament at the Premier Volleyball Club in Gretna, Nebraska, on April 25.

Why it matters

Creighton Volleyball is looking to build on its recent success, including a 3-0 victory over Omaha on March 28. The upcoming matches against Nebraska and the tournament will provide valuable experience and exposure for the team as it aims to continue its strong performance in the 2026 season.

The details

The match against Nebraska on April 17 will begin at 7:00 PM and will be hosted at the Wayne and Eileen Ryan Athletic Center and D.J. Sokol Arena in Omaha, Nebraska. Creighton previously secured a win against UNI during the Bluejay Invitational and is looking to carry that momentum into the upcoming fixtures.

  • Creighton Volleyball conducted media availability on April 15, 2026.
  • The team is scheduled to face the University of Nebraska on April 17, 2026.
  • Creighton defeated Omaha with a 3-0 score at Baxter Arena on March 28, 2026.
  • Ayden Ames was named to the 2026 Women's U21 National Team on April 13, 2026.
  • Creighton will compete in a tournament at the Premier Volleyball Club in Gretna, Nebraska, on April 25, 2026.

The players

Ayden Ames

A junior who was recently named to the 2026 Women's U21 National Team.

Trinity Shadd-Ceres

A transfer from Wisconsin who joined the Creighton team on January 13, 2026.

Katie Dalton

A senior on the Creighton Volleyball team.

Ivy Leuck

A senior on the Creighton Volleyball team.

Abbey Hayes

A sophomore on the Creighton Volleyball team.

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What they’re saying

“Ayden Ames was named to the 2026 Women's U21 National Team on April 13, 2026.”

— Ayden Ames, Junior

“Reinhardt and Martin earned Academic All-America honors on February 17, 2026.”

— Reinhardt, Program Graduate

“Reinhardt and Martin earned Academic All-America honors on February 17, 2026.”

— Martin, Program Graduate

What’s next

Following the match against Nebraska, Creighton will compete in a tournament at the Premier Volleyball Club in Gretna, Nebraska, on April 25, 2026.

The takeaway

Creighton Volleyball is poised for a strong spring season, with key individual accolades, roster additions, and upcoming matches against Nebraska and a tournament that will provide valuable experience and exposure for the team as it aims to build on its recent success.