Omaha is buzzing with excitement as the highly anticipated volleyball match between the top-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers and the No. 18 Creighton Bluejays is officially sold out! The CHI Health Center is set to host a capacity crowd of 17,352 fans for Tuesday night's clash, potentially breaking the NCAA record for the largest regular-season, volleyball-only indoor attendance. The current record is held by a 2023 Marquette vs. Wisconsin game with 17,037 attendees.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early due to ongoing road construction near the arena. Parking lots will open at 3:30 p.m. CT, and arena doors will open at 5 p.m.
Nebraska vs. Creighton: A Volleyball Rivalry
The Nebraska Cornhuskers (8-0) have held the No. 1 spot in the AVCA poll for four consecutive weeks and are looking to maintain their perfect record against in-state rival Creighton. Nebraska boasts a dominant 14-0 all-time record against the Bluejays. Creighton (5-4), returning to the CHI Health Center for the first time this season after installing a new Taraflex court at D.J. Sokol Arena, seeks to pull off a major upset.
Nebraska is coming off a stellar 33-3 season that ended in the NCAA Semifinals against eventual champion Penn State. The Huskers' defense has been particularly impressive, ranking first nationally in opponent hitting percentage at .100. Their offense isn't far behind, ranking 10th with a .309 hitting percentage.
How to Watch Nebraska vs. Creighton
Can't make it to the game? Here's how to catch the action:
- Date: Tuesday, September 16th
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: FS1
- Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App, FOX One
Key Players to Watch
Junior outside hitter Harper Murray leads Nebraska with 3.71 kills per set and a .303 hitting percentage. Senior middle blocker Rebekah Allick has also had a strong start, averaging 2.65 kills per set on .441 hitting with a team-high 1.43 blocks per set. Allick was named AVCA National Player of the Week and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week earlier this season.
Don't miss this exciting matchup between two of the nation's top volleyball teams!