Nebraska and Creighton Volleyball Teams Face Off

Rare spring matchup between longtime rivals set for Friday night

Apr. 17, 2026 at 9:29pm

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The Nebraska Cornhuskers and Creighton Bluejays volleyball teams will meet on the court for the first time since 2014 this Friday evening. The two in-state rivals rarely face off during the spring season, making this a highly anticipated matchup for fans of both programs.

Why it matters

Nebraska and Creighton have one of the most storied rivalries in college volleyball, with the two teams regularly competing for conference titles and national rankings. While they typically meet during the fall season, this rare spring matchup provides an opportunity for the teams to showcase their talent and continue their longstanding competitive tradition.

The details

The Cornhuskers and Bluejays will take the court on Friday, April 17th at 7:00 PM Central Time. Nebraska is currently ranked #6 in the nation, while Creighton sits at #11, setting the stage for an evenly matched and highly competitive showdown between the two programs.

  • The last time Nebraska and Creighton met was in 2014.

The players

Nebraska Cornhuskers

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are the athletic program of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. They are a perennial powerhouse in college volleyball, having won 5 national championships.

Creighton Bluejays

The Creighton Bluejays are the athletic program of Creighton University, a private Jesuit university located in Omaha, Nebraska. They have emerged as one of the top volleyball programs in the Big East Conference in recent years.

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The takeaway

This matchup between two of the top volleyball programs in the Midwest promises to be an exciting and highly competitive affair, showcasing the talent and passion of both the Nebraska and Creighton student-athletes.