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<div class="payload-richtext">ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Big Ten Conference will usher in a new era of collegiate volleyball this fall with the launch of its inaugural tournament November 20-25, 2026, at Fishers Event Center, home of Major League Volleyball’s Indy Ignite, the conference announced Thursday. Fans can sign up to be the first to learn about tickets and other tournament information <a href="http://bigten.org/vbtickets">
 here
 </a>.<a href="https://youtu.be/AGx5P8JXnRE">
 WATCH: A New Era of Big Ten Volleyball
 </a>“For the first time in its history, the Big Ten Conference will determine its volleyball champion with a postseason tournament featuring the best volleyball teams in the country,” said Commissioner Tony Petitti. “We look forward to bringing the nation’s top talent together for an entire week of exhilarating competition culminating in the crowning of the inaugural Big Ten Volleyball Tournament Champion.” The top 15 teams in the regular-season standings will qualify for the tournament, bringing the nation’s premier volleyball programs together in one venue for the first time.Three matches will be played in the opening round of the tournament, followed by four second-round matches. The competition will then progress through the quarterfinals and semifinals, culminating with the championship match slated for November 25. One off day will be built into the tournament schedule. The Big Ten regular-season schedule will decrease from 20 to 17 matches, in a single, round-robin format to account for the tournament. Television designations and ticket information will be distributed at a later date.“It is an incredibly exciting time not only for volleyball, but for Big Ten Conference volleyball as a whole,” said Penn State head coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley. “Under the leadership of Commissioner Petitti, along with Grace McNamara and the entire conference office, the commitment to elevating the student-athlete experience and enhancing the landscape of college athletics is evident every day. I am truly proud to be part of a conference that continues to push boundaries, set new standards and lead with innovation and purpose. The introduction of the first Big Ten Volleyball Tournament marks a significant milestone, and it is a testament to the vision and growth of this league. Most importantly, it provides our student-athletes with an even greater platform – putting them center stage and showcasing their talent, dedication and passion at the highest level.”Big Ten volleyball has long represented the premier collection of programs in the sport, with current conference schools combining for 22 NCAA Division I Championships, including winning 12 of the last 20. Eight of the nine most-watched college volleyball matches of all time have featured Big Ten teams, and six different Big Ten regular-season matches last season earned an audience of more than 500,000 on three different networks. The Big Ten continues to be the most popular conference in the country in terms of attendance, leading the Division I attendance rankings in every season since 2007, as its matches routinely attract some of the largest crowds in collegiate volleyball – momentum that will assuredly translate to the league’s first conference tournament. Fishers Event Center outside of Indianapolis opened its doors in 2024 and is the newest entertainment arena of its size in the region, with a seating capacity for 7,500 fans. For more information about the venue, visit <a href="https://fisherseventcenter.com/">
 https://fisherseventcenter.com/
 </a>.“Fishers is a volleyball city, and today’s announcement brings us one step closer to delivering an unforgettable experience for fans," said Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness. "This fall, our city will become the epicenter of Big Ten women’s volleyball as many of the nation’s top programs come together in one venue for the first time. We can’t wait to welcome passionate fans and outstanding student-athletes to Fishers for what promises to be an incredible showcase of the sport.”The city of Indianapolis and surrounding communities are no stranger to hosting Big Ten tournaments and championships. Big Ten titles in football, men’s and women’s indoor track & field and women’s basketball have all been earned in the area this year, and the 2026 Big Ten Rowing Championships head to the Indianapolis Rowing Center May 16-17.“Indiana Sports Corp is proud to expand our longstanding partnership with the Big Ten Conference as we welcome the inaugural Big Ten Volleyball Tournament to Fishers in 2026,” said Indiana Sports Corp President Patrick Talty. “Our region has a long, successful history of hosting Big Ten Championships. We’re excited to build on that legacy and deliver a world-class experience for the student-athletes and fans. This tournament represents an exciting new chapter for one of the fastest-growing sports in the country and directly supports our 2050 Vision of bringing the biggest sporting events to Indiana while continuing to invest in and champion women’s athletics.”The 2026 volleyball season will begin with the Fifth Annual Big Ten Volleyball Media Day on August 3 in Chicago. Interested media can apply for a credential <a href="https://secure.ticketmanager.com/events2/?eventKey=878b4aee-09c0-40b6-afa5-42395b42d576">
 here
 </a>. The highly anticipated slate will include the first Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge Week that culminates in a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Sunday, September 6.</div>

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Big Ten Volleyball Tournament to Debut in November 2026

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<div class="payload-richtext">THE BIG TEN VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT IS HERE! The first ever Big Ten Tournament Champion will be crowned in 2026. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or have just started following as the popularity of the sport skyrockets, the inaugural conference tournament will be epic. Let’s get you all the info you need for the tournament. <h2>Is there a Big Ten Volleyball Tournament? </h2>Yes, the Big Ten does have a volleyball tournament! The first ever Big Ten Volleyball Tournament will take place from November 20–25, 2026. <a href="https://bigten.org/wvb/article/59859/">
 Read the full announcement
 </a>.<h2>When is the Big Ten Volleyball Tournament? </h2>The 2026 Big Ten Volleyball Tournament will be played November 20–25. Match times have yet to be announced. Keep scrolling for the daily schedule.<h2>Where is the Big Ten Volleyball Tournament? </h2>The 2026 Big Ten Volleyball Tournament will be held at Fishers Event Center in Fishers, Indiana. The address is: 11000 Stockdale Street, Fishers, IN 46037. You can get more venue information at <a href="https://fisherseventcenter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
 fisherseventcenter.com
 </a>. <h2>How does the Big Ten Volleyball Tournament work? </h2>The conference’s top 15 finishers will qualify for a single-elimination tournament. Seeds 10-15 go head-to-head in the opening round, seeds five through nine receive a single bye and join in the second round, and the top four finishers earn a double bye into the quarterfinals.  
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 click here
 </a>. <h2>Where can I get tickets to the Big Ten Volleyball Tournament? </h2>Tickets for the 2026 Big Ten Volleyball Tournament will go on sale at a later date. You can <a href="https://bigten.org/user/vbtickets/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
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 </a>. <h2>How many matches are in the Big Ten Volleyball regular season with the new tournament? </h2>Each team’s regular season schedule will be decreased from 20 to 17 conference matches and move to a single round-robin format to account for the tournament matches.<h2>How can I get the latest Big Ten Volleyball news and information? </h2>Stay in the game! You can keep up with all things Big Ten Volleyball across your favorite platforms: <ul style="text-align: left;" class="list-bullet"><li
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<div class="payload-richtext">ROSEMONT, Ill. — [February, 10, 2026] — The Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission (SAIC) today <a href="https://img.boostsport.ai/boost-cms/Big%20Ten%20Conference%20Statement%20Against%20Prop%20Betting.pdf">
 sent a letter to NCAA President Charlie Baker
 </a> urging the NCAA to continue pushing for limitations or the outright elimination of proposition (“prop”) betting involving individual student-athletes competing in college athletics. The letter reinforces the Big Ten Conference’s unwavering commitment to protecting the well-being and safety of student-athletes across all 18 Big Ten campuses, and the integrity of intercollegiate athletics.“The Big Ten Conference is proud to support our student-athletes in calling for the restriction or elimination of individual proposition wagers on college athletics,” said Big Ten Conference Commissioner Tony Petitti. "The Big Ten Conference appreciates the NCAA’s effort to eliminate these wagers and will continue to assist student-athletes as they deal with the challenges that result from proposition bets in college sports.”President Baker recently sent letters to the <a href="https://www.ncaa.org/news/2026/1/14/media-center-ncaa-urges-federal-agency-to-suspend-college-sport-prediction-markets.aspx">
 Commodity Futures Trading Commission
 </a> and to <a href="https://www.ncaa.org/news/2026/1/15/media-center-ncaa-urges-gambling-commissions-to-eliminate-prop-bets.aspx">
 State Gambling Commissions 
 </a>calling for amended state laws and regulations to better-protect student-athletes.The letter from the Big Ten Conference SAIC outlines the growing concerns around the rise of individual performance prop wagering in college sports, including:<ul class="list-bullet"><li
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 >Increased harassment student-athletes experience because of wagers on individual-performance proposition wagers</li><li
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 >Negative impact individual-performance proposition betting has on student-athletes’ mental health</li><li
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 >Accusations of impropriety, even when unfounded, damage the student-athlete experience</li><li
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 >Potentially jeopardizing the integrity of athletic competition</li></ul>“While we understand that sports betting is becoming increasingly more common across the country and allows for states to generate increased tax revenue, prop betting represents unique risks at the college level,” the Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission wrote. “We believe protecting student-athletes must be a priority. Limiting or eliminating prop betting on college athletics would be a meaningful step toward reducing harassment, protecting mental well-being, and preserving the integrity of college competition.”The Big Ten Conference SAIC was founded in 1994. SAIC members take an active role in monthly meetings discussing the issues most important to Big Ten Conference student-athletes and highlighting ongoing initiatives on their respective campuses. SAIC executive leadership members also represent Big Ten student-athletes in front of the Conference’s Joint Group council and represent the Big Ten Conference on the NCAA’s Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, where they review NCAA activities, proposed legislation and offer feedback on behalf of the Big Ten’s student-athletes.  Student-athletes are nominated by their institution and appointed by the Conference’s Joint Group Executive Committee to serve on the commission for one academic year. The Big Ten Conference SAIC members signing the letter include:<ul class="list-bullet"><li
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 >Callin Hake, SAIC Chair, University of Nebraska Women’s Basketball</li><li
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 >Mia Rogan, SAIC Internal Vice Chair, Women’s Cross Country & Track, Michigan State University</li><li
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 >Michael Long, SAIC External Vice Chair, Men’s Swim & Dive, University of Wisconsin</li><li
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 >Nya Robinson, SAIC Secretary, Women’s Swim & Dive, Penn State University</li><li
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 >Samuel Edwards, NCAA Board of Directors, Men’s Football, Michigan State University</li><li
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 >Abigail Lynch, NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Women’s Soccer & Track, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign</li><li
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 >Demetrious Allen, Men’s Football, Rutgers University</li><li
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 >Javiera Baeza, Women’s Field Hockey, Indiana University</li><li
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 >Ava Bayless, Women’s Wrestling, University of Iowa</li><li
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 >Josh Eernisse, Men’s Ice Hockey, University of Michigan</li><li
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 >Taji Flynn, Men’s Lacrosse, The Ohio State University</li><li
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 >Jordan Hall, Men’s Football, Michigan State University</li><li
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 >Tali Joelson, Women’s Gymnastics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign</li><li
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 >Myranda Quinton, Women’s Golf, Penn State University</li><li
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 >Jaidin Russell, Men’s Volleyball, University of California, Los Angeles</li><li
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<div class="payload-richtext">ROSEMONT, Ill. - Twelve Big Ten volleyball student-athletes have been selected as All-Americans by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA), announced on Wednesday.  Six Big Ten institutions were represented among the 12 honorees, with three additional schools featured on the honorable mention list.  Nebraska had four players listed on the first three teams, while Purdue had three players earn first-, second- or third-team All-American status.  Nebraska’s Harper Murray and Bergen Reilly, Penn State’s Kennedy Martin and Wisconsin’s Mimi Colyer earned their third All-America honors.  The complete list of Big Ten All-Americans can be found below.  2025 AVCA All-Americans First Team  Andi Jackson, Jr., MB, Nebraska  Harper Murray, Jr., OH, Nebraska  Bergen Reilly, Jr., S, Nebraska  Kennedy Martin, Jr., OPP, Penn State  Mimi Colyer, Sr., OH, Wisconsin Second Team  Julia Hanson, Sr., OH, Minnesota  Rebekah Allick, Sr., MB, Nebraska  Taylor Anderson, Jr., S, Purdue  Kenna Wollard, Jr., OH, Purdue Third Team  Alanah Clemente, Fr., OPP, Oregon  Grace Heaney, So., OPP, Purdue  Carter Booth, Sr., MB, Wisconsin Honorable Mention  Teodora Krickovic, Fr., S, Indiana  Avry Tatum, Sr., OPP, Indiana  Allison Jacobs, Gr., OH, Michigan  Gillian Grimes, Sr., L, Penn State  London Wijay, R-So., OH, USC </div>

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 Full Fall 2025 Academic All-Big Ten List
 </a>  ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Big Ten Conference recognized a total of 1,852 students on fall sports rosters who have been named to the All-Big Ten Team Wednesday, Dec. 10. The list of honorees includes 134 field hockey students, 800 football students, 140 men’s and 201 women’s cross country students, 155 men’s and 276 women’s soccer students and 146 volleyball students. To be eligible for Academic All-Big Ten selection, students must be on a varsity team (as verified by being on the official squad list as of Nov. 1 for fall sports), have been enrolled full time at the institution for a minimum of 12 months and carry a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. Among the fall Academic All-Big Ten honorees, 65 had unblemished GPAs: Men’s cross country  Jackson Barrett, Illinois, Sophomore, Business Undeclared, Tuscola, Ill.  Miles Wilson, Iowa, Junior, Finance, Cedar Rapids, Iowa  Seth Norder, Michigan State, Statistics, Grand Haven, Mich.  Jack Agnew, Ohio State, Junior, Exercise Science, Bellbrook, Ohio  Will McGraw, Ohio State, Junior, Operations Management, Dublin, Ohio Women’s cross country  Julia Gehl, Iowa, Sophomore, Business, Dubuque, Iowa  Marissa Long, Iowa, Sophomore, Human Physiology, Chanhassen, Minn.  Evelyn Rogers, Maryland, Sophomore, Finance, Odenton, Md.  Emily Cescon, Michigan, Sophomore, Biomedical Engineering, Toronto, Ontario  Leah Hill, Michigan, Senior, Organizational Studies, Denver, Colo.  Anjali Hocker Singh, Michigan, Sophomore, Biomedical Engineering, Olathe, Kan.  Brooke Johnston, Michigan, Junior, Psychology, Hawthorn Woods, Ill.  Katelyn Watkins, Michigan, Sophomore, LSA Undeclared, Midland, Mich.  Emily Bardwell, Michigan State, Graduate Student, Integrative Biology MS, Brunswick, Ohio  Julia Bockenstette, Michigan State, Sophomore, Special Education -Learning Disabilities, Powell, Ohio  Sophia Lucki, Michigan State , Graduate Student, Global Health MS, Toronto, Ontario  Charlotte Lange, Minnesota, Senior, Kinesiology B S, La Grange Park, Ill.  Ali Weimer, Minnesota, Graduate Student, Sport Management M Ed, Saint Michael, Minn.  Ali Bainbridge, Nebraska, Junior, Nutrition & Health Sciences, Sioux Falls, South Dakota  Alea Hardie, Nebraska, Junior, Psychology, Sioux Falls, South Dakota  Erin Boler, Northwestern, Junior, Economics, Niskayuna, N.Y.  Katie Clute, Oregon, RS Sophomore, Psychology, Olmsted Township, Ohio  Ali Ince, Oregon, Sophomore, Advertising, Bloomington, Ill.  Florence Caron, Penn State, Graduate Student, Hospital Health Systems, La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada  Paige Hazelrigg, Purdue, Junior, Biomedical Health Sciences, Noblesville, Ind.  Cassidy Kidd, Rutgers, Sophomore, Exercise Science, Union, N.J.  Sara Mlodik, Wisconsin, Sophomore, Biomedical Engineering, Weston, Wis.  Maggie Munson, Wisconsin, Graduate Student, Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis, Plymouth, Wis. Field Hockey  Javiera Baeza, Indiana, Junior, Marketing, Shaker Heights, Ohio  Morgan Qualls, Indiana, Sophomore, Exercise Science, Randallstown, Md. Lauren DeRose, Iowa, RS Sophomore, Human Physiology, Collegeville, Penn. Carmen Maudlin, Michigan State, Sophomore, Kinesiology, Louisville, Ky.  Caro Schafer, Michigan State, Sophomore, Urban & Regional Planning, Hannover, Germany  Alexa Shaffer, Michigan State, RS Junior, Kinesiology, Hummelstown, Pa.  Maddie Zimmer, Northwestern, Graduate Student, Sports Administration, Hershey, Penn. Football  Joe Taylor, Michigan, Graduate Student, Social Work, Chelsea, Mich.  Samuel Edwards, Michigan State, Graduate Student, Marketing Research & Analytics MS, Williamston, Mich.  Tate Crane, Northwestern, Graduate Student, Post Baccalaureate, Iowa City, Iowa  Aidan Hubbard, Northwestern, Graduate Student, Post Baccalaureate, Cleveland, Ohio  Yannis Karlaftis, Northwestern, Graduate Student, Post Baccalaureate, Athens, Greece  Liam Clifford, Penn State, Graduate Student, Education, Maineville, Ohio  Dominic DeLuca, Penn State, Graduate Student, Education, West Pittston, Penn.  Tyler Holzworth, Penn State, Graduate Student, Education, Milford, N.J.  Brandon Shepherd, USC, RS Junior, Human Biology, La Cañada, Calif.  Kerry Kodanko, Wisconsin, Graduate Student, Sports Leadership, Green Bay, Wis. Men’s Soccer  Nolan Kinsella, Indiana, Sophomore, Biology, Munster, Ind.  Will Eby, Michigan State, Junior, Mechanical Engineering, Northville, Mich.   Josh Mason, Michigan State, Senior, Kinesiology, South Lyon, Mich.  Graham Kois, Rutgers, Sophomore, Finance, Scotch Plains, N.J. Women’s Soccer  Charlotte Bien, Iowa, RS Freshman, Psychology, Bloomfield Hills, Mich.  Berkley Binggeli, Iowa, Sophomore, Human Physiology, Heber City, Utah  Danielle Gichner, Maryland, Sophomore, Letters and Sciences, Northbrook, Ill.  Beanie Harshe, Michigan, Sophomore, Economics, Dexter, Mich.  Taya Hjorth, Michigan State, Graduate, Kinesiology MS, Commerce Township, Mich.   Bella Najera, Michigan State, Junior, Marketing, St. Charles, Ill.   Kelsey Kwon, Northwestern, Graduate Student, Data Science, Redmond, WA  Ava Bramblett, Ohio State, Junior, Health Sciences, Noblesville, Ind.  Amanda Poorbaugh, Penn State, Senior, Sociology, Westerville, Ohio  Rachel Quigley, Rutgers, Graduate Student, Public Health, Columbus, N.J.  Eleanor Morrissey, USC, Sophomore, Psychology, Seattle, Wash.  Katie Park, USC, Sophomore, Accounting, Yorba Linda, Calif.  Ashley Martinez, Wisconsin, Special Student, Psychoactive Phmtcl Invstg Capstone, Wentzville, Mo. Volleyball  Claire Ammeraal, Iowa, Senior, Exercise Science, Madison, Wis.  Gabriella Deery, Iowa, Junior, Marketing, Burlington, Iowa  Jenna Meitzler, Iowa, Sophomore, Journalism & Mass Communication, Barrington, Ill.  Sienna Noordermeer, Northwestern, Senior, Master in Management, Los Angeles, Calif. </div>

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 >Seven Big Ten teams were among the latest AVCA/TARAFLEX Top 25: #1 Nebraska, #10 Wisconsin, #12 Purdue, #14 USC, #15 Indiana, #17 Minnesota and #25 Penn State. Michigan and UCLA are receiving votes.</li><li
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