Creighton Volleyball Hosts Nebraska in Spring Match

Second time the teams will play in front of fans at D.J. Sokol Arena

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:09am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a volleyball match between two teams, with the players and court broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of blue and red colors.The intense rivalry between Creighton and Nebraska volleyball programs will take center stage as the teams meet for a spring match at the Bluejays' home court.Omaha Today

Creighton volleyball is hosting their in-state rival Nebraska for a spring match on Friday evening. This will be just the second time the two teams have played a match in front of fans at Creighton's D.J. Sokol Arena.

Why it matters

As a major college volleyball rivalry in the state of Nebraska, this match between Creighton and Nebraska generates significant interest and excitement among fans. Playing the match at Creighton's home arena gives the Bluejays a chance to showcase their program in front of their own supporters.

The details

The match between the Creighton Bluejays and Nebraska Cornhuskers is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday evening. It will be broadcast on Nebraska Public Media, allowing fans across the state to tune in. Creighton player Jaya Johnson noted that Nebraska is a 'really big Husker state', so having the match at the Bluejays' home court will allow their fans to see the rivalry game up close.

  • The match is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026.

The players

Jaya Johnson

A player on the Creighton volleyball team.

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What they’re saying

“We're a really big Husker state, I feel like, so having the chance to have it on our own court is really special to see our fans a little bit more.”

— Jaya Johnson, Creighton Volleyball Player

The takeaway

This spring match between Creighton and Nebraska volleyball programs represents an exciting opportunity for fans in the state to see one of the top college volleyball rivalries up close, as the Bluejays host the Cornhuskers at their home arena.