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Michigan State Spartans

Michigan State

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Michigan State Spartans Women's Volleyball team

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Atlantic Coast Conference

Louisville Cardinals

Louisville

Louisville Cardinals Women's Volleyball team

Louisville vs. Wisconsin | Extended Highlights | Big Ten Volleyball | 08/22/2026

West

Wisconsin Badgers

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Badgers Women's Volleyball team

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USC Trojans

Southern California

USC Trojans Women's Volleyball team

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Match the Color to the School Subject | Michigan State Volleyball

Match the Color to the School Subject | Michigan State Volleyball (H3RknIkW5Fw)

Audrey Flanagan's Kill to End Set One vs. Louisville | Wisconsin Volleyball | 08/22/2026

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Charlie Fuerbringer's 5th Kill of the Night vs. Louisville | Wisconsin Volleyball | 08/22/2026

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Southeastern Conference

Kentucky Wildcats

Kentucky

Kentucky Wildcats Women's Volleyball team

Top Plays: Eva Travis vs. Kentucky | Wisconsin Volleyball | 08/21/2026

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2026-08-22 | Women's Volleyball | Kentucky Wildcats vs Wisconsin Badgers | #229149 | COMPLETE

Top Plays: Eva Travis vs. Kentucky | Wisconsin Volleyball | 08/21/2026 (8PQLQHF8RtE)

Penn State Women’s Volleyball

Penn State

Before Spikes Under the Lights, warm up the right way. PSU is taking over Boomer Jacks tomorrow - Wednesday, Aug. 26 - at 6 p.m. Blue and White, good food, better company. See you there!

Presented by @PennStateAlums

The Nittany Lions then play SMU at AT&amp;T Stadium on Thursday! https://t.co/TTsiPrI4si

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Minnesota Volleyball

Minnesota

Totally just happened to forget that the filter was on and totally didn't mean to leave it on on purpose 🤭🤫

Shoutout to all of the youth players going through tryouts in the coming weeks, as Mckenna Wucherer says "we are all rooting for you and you are going to kill it!" https://t.co/tNYzBAgT78

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Oregon Women's Volleyball

Oregon

Impact felt🦆

From graduating student-athlete to coach. #GoDucks https://t.co/vsInJ7qtWI

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If you're anything like us, always wondering how many more days there are until the first home match of the season. Well wonder no more because as of today there are only 17 more days!!!! Aka Elena Hoecke days left until then 🏠🏐 https://t.co/wfVW65SY4i

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Ohio State Women's Volleyball

Ohio State

First day of class✅

#GoBucks https://t.co/8djPQB27gB

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Indiana Volleyball

Indiana

Kicking off the season the right way.

Email Zack Kallas for more details. https://t.co/585rfZqiVM

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Northwestern Volleyball

Northwestern

IT'S GAME WEEK‼️

'Cats are on the road for three this weekend to kick off 2026 🤩 https://t.co/VqxWBNpB6F

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Iowa Volleyball

Iowa

Go time 🔜

Notes: Black Knight Invitational
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Elite programs in an iconic building 🏐

No. 10 Penn State vs. No. 5 Stanford
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🕕 6 p.m.
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<div class="payload-richtext">The 2026 Big Ten volleyball season is officially underway, featuring premier non-conference showdowns right out of the gate. Before the rest of the league takes the court this weekend, the conference heavyweights set the tone in national showcase matches. Wisconsin showed poise in a top-10 split this past weekend, while Nebraska and Penn State prepare to compete in an NFL stadium on Thursday. <h2>Badgers Bounce Back: Wisconsin Earns Top-10 Split on Opening Weekend </h2>No. 6 Wisconsin showcased impressive poise at the AVCA First Serve, bouncing back from a tough opening-night loss to No. 3 Kentucky with a dominant 3-0 sweep of No. 7 Louisville. Led by junior setter Charlie Fuerbringer — who earned Match MVP honors with 33 assists and eight digs — a young Badgers squad displayed remarkable maturity in response to Friday's adversity. Wisconsin’s offense found its groove against the Cardinals, jumping from a .186 hitting percentage against Kentucky to a scorching .327 clip on Saturday. Freshman pin hitter Audrey Flanagan spearheaded the attack with 13 kills, while the Badgers racked up eight service aces (led by three from senior Grace Egan) to lock down their first victory of the season. Read the full recap <a href="https://uwbadgers.com/news/2026/8/22/volleyball-no-6-badgers-sweep-no-7-louisville" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
 here
 </a>. Next up, the Badgers head to Pennsylvania for the Opening Spike Classic to clash with No. 5 Stanford on Friday, August 28, and No. 4 Pittsburgh on Sunday, August 30. Securing victories against either of these top-five foes would be a massive statement, proving that Kelly Sheffield's reloaded roster is already equipped to go toe-to-toe with national title favorites. <h2>Up Next: No. 1 Nebraska, No. 10 Penn State Open Seasons in Cowboys' Stadium </h2>Massive national showdowns take center stage as No. 1 Nebraska and No. 10 Penn State face No. 17 Florida and No. 11 SMU (respectively) in the opening matches of Spikes Under the Lights at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Huskers enter the matchup seeking to establish early physical dominance, with seniors Andi Jackson, Harper Murray, and Bergen Reilly — who were all unanimously named to the <a href="https://bigten.org/wvb/article/60201/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
 Preseason All-Big Ten Team
 </a> for the 2026 season — leading the way. As the Huskers launch their pursuit of a sixth national championship, standing in their way of a hot start is a reloaded Gators squad led by Preseason All-SEC outside hitter Jordyn Byrd and middle blocker Alec Rothe. Shortly after, the Nittany Lions and AVCA Player of the Year Watch List member Kennedy Martin will take the court against a ranked SMU squad led by two Preseason All-ACC selections. Penn State will need to assert itself at the net against Favor Anyanwu (middle blocker) and Suli Davis (outside hitter). But with the playmaking ability of redshirt senior setter Alexis Stucky and Martin’s power, the Blue and White will test weapons of its own in the benchmark match. With a boisterous crowd expected and four national powerhouses on the floor, these opening clashes carry major early-season RPI and seeding implications. If Nebraska and/or Penn State win their opening match, they’ll compete in the championship match for an additional $200,000 in prize money.  The Huskers serve up the action at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday before the Nittany Lions take the court at 9 p.m, followed by the Spikes Under the Lights championship match. You’ll be able to watch every point on TNT. <h2>More to Come on Friday </h2>The rest of the Big Ten volleyball slate picks up on Friday with a packed schedule of opening-weekend action across the conference, including home openers for Ohio State, Michigan State, Michigan, Illinois, and Washington. We’ll preview the next round of key matches later this week, but you can get ready with the full Big Ten volleyball schedule <a href="https://bigten.org/wvb/schedule/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
 here.
 </a>  Photo by Ashley Steltenpohl via <a href="https://uwbadgers.com/news/2026/8/22/volleyball-no-6-badgers-sweep-no-7-louisville" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
 uwbadgers.com
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Wisconsin Volleyball Delivers, Nebraska and Penn State Take NFL Stage

<div class="payload-richtext">College volleyball opens the 2026 season at an all-time high in popularity. At the center of the storm is the Big Ten, which has <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/volleyball-women/d1/avca-rankings" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
 eight teams in the AVCA preseason top 25
 </a> and four in the top 10; headlining the group is No. 1 Nebraska, who takes the top preseason ranking for the ninth time in program history behind the senior trio of Bergen Reilly, Andi Jackson, and Harper Murray. The 2026 campaign also marks a historic turning point for the league, featuring major milestones across the calendar capped off with the launch of the inaugural Big Ten Volleyball Tournament this November. With a deep field of national contenders across the league, this season promises to be one of the best yet. With opening weekend officially here, the race for volleyball supremacy begins with the Big Ten testing its mettle on the national stage, headlined by 2021 national champion Wisconsin. The Badgers — who captured their first national title in 2021 —kick off their campaign at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum in the AVCA First Serve, taking on Kentucky and Louisville in a pair of high-stakes opening weekend showdowns. From the Badgers’ marquee matchups to other teams opening up their seasons, here’s what you need to know for the first weekend of the 2026 volleyball season. <h2>Key Matchups & Top-10 Showdowns (8/21–8/23) </h2>Matchup of Week: No. 6 Wisconsin opens season in Milwaukee with two top-10 matchups Fresh off their seventh Final Four appearance in program history, the No. 6 Badgers begin their 2026 campaign an hour down the road at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum in the Jeep AVCA First Serve. Head coach Kelly Sheffield tests his squad immediately with back-to-back marquee showdowns: opening against No. 3 Kentucky on Friday, Aug. 21 — a high-stakes rematch of last season's NCAA National Semifinal where the Wildcats won 3 sets to 2 — before turning around to face No. 7 Louisville on Saturday.  Five years after capturing their 2021 national title, Wisconsin brings a reloaded roster to the NBA floor, anchored by a pair of AVCA Player of the Year Watch List selections in junior setter Charlie Fuerbringer and middle blocker Jaela Auguste. Surrounding Fuerbringer in an explosive attack are pin hitters Madison Quest and Eva Travis, along with freshman outside hitter Audrey Flanagan, while sophomore Kristen Simon and Italian freshman Anna Bardaro shore up the back row. Against two top-10 non-conference heavyweights, Wisconsin gets an immediate gauge of its national championship potential. Outside of the Badgers’ opening two games, four Big Ten teams open their seasons on August 22. Here’s what to know about each of the matchups. <ul style="text-align: left;" class="list-bullet"><li
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 the inaugural Big Ten Volleyball Tournament
 </a> awaiting in November, the stakes are elevated from day one. From Milwaukee to Columbus, the 2026 season launches with unprecedented momentum, setting the stage for what promises a competitive race for volleyball supremacy.   Photo via <a href="https://uwbadgers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
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Illinois

FOX to Broadcast Big Ten Volleyball Tournament Championship Match as Part of Historic Television Coverage for 2026 

<div class="payload-richtext">ROSEMONT, Ill. - Tickets for the inaugural 2026 Big Ten Volleyball Tournament will go on sale to the general public on Monday, August 3 at 11 a.m. ET. The first-ever conference tournament will take place Nov. 20-25 at Fishers Event Center in Fishers, Ind., home of Major League Volleyball's Indy Ignite. 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.  All tickets will be reserved seating. All-session tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fam.ticketmaster.com%2Fasmfishers%2Fbuy&data=05%7C02%7Caharding%40bigten.org%7C3a20d8177f1c4b08c9eb08deef2308ef%7C5c35f07cce5e4fa582baa44898424550%7C1%7C0%7C639211130916525099%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IHl9jSa%2B2uRydt6vc2RNe7zSNjG0kb%2Bmdwof%2FYN%2BuQ4%3D&reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
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 </a>.  For suite availability, please contact Indiana Sports Corp by emailing <a href="mailto:selmore@IndianaSportsCorp.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
 selmore@IndianaSportsCorp.org
 </a>.  Fans are encouraged to purchase early as premium seating and preferred locations are expected to sell quickly. Visit bigten.org/wvb for the latest information regarding Big Ten volleyball. </div>

Tickets VBT 

2026 Big Ten Volleyball Tournament Tickets on Sale 

<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 to purchase and see pricing
 </a>.<h2>Where can I get tickets to the Big Ten Volleyball Tournament? </h2>Tickets for the 2026 Big Ten Volleyball Tournament are <a href="https://am.ticketmaster.com/asmfishers/buy?camefrom=BIGTEN4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
 on sale now on Ticketmaster
 </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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 @b1gvolleyball
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Nebraska Volleyball celebrates winning a point

2026-4-16 Blog: Volleyball Tournament FAQs

2026 Volleyball Tournament

<div class="payload-richtext">ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Big Ten Conference announced its 2026 volleyball preseason honors and preseason poll on Thursday, ahead of the fifth annual Big Ten Volleyball Media Day on August 3 at Big Ten Network Studios in Chicago.  Nebraska was the unanimous favorite to repeat as Big Ten Champions.  Nine schools were represented among the 19 student-athletes receiving preseason recognition.  Four members of the preseason all-conference team were unanimous selections for the second consecutive season: Nebraska’s Harper Murray, Andi Jackson and Bergen Reilly and Penn State’s Kennedy Martin.  The preseason poll and all-conference teams were voted on by the conference’s 18 head coaches. Nine members of the preseason all-conference team are scheduled to attend Big Ten Volleyball Media Day next week. Media interested in attending the event can apply for credentials <a href="https://secure.ticketmanager.com/events2/?eventKey=878b4aee-09c0-40b6-afa5-42395b42d576" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
 here
 </a>.  The complete list of Big Ten volleyball preseason honors is as follows: 2026 BIG TEN VOLLEYBALL PRESEASON POLL  1. NEBRASKA  2. Wisconsin  3. Penn State  4. Purdue  5. Minnesota  6. Indiana  7. USC  8. Oregon  9. UCLA  10. Illinois  11. Michigan  12. Michigan State  13. Washington  14. Northwestern  15. Iowa  16. Ohio State  17. Rutgers  18. Maryland 2026 BIG TEN VOLLEYBALL PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM  Jaidyn Jager, So., OH, Indiana   Teodora Kričković, So., S, Indiana  Carly Gilk, So., OPP, Minnesota  ANDI JACKSON, Sr., MB, Nebraska  HARPER MURRAY, Sr., OH, Nebraska  BERGEN REILLY, Sr., S, Nebraska  Alanah Clemente, So., OPP, Oregon  Valentina Vaulet, Sr., OH, Oregon  KENNEDY MARTIN, Sr., OPP, Penn State  Alexis Stucky, Sr., S, Penn State  Taylor Anderson, Sr., S, Purdue  Grace Heaney, R-Jr., OPP, Purdue  Kenna Wollard, Sr., OH, Purdue  Lola Schumacher, Jr., L, UCLA  Marianna Singletary, Sr., MB, UCLA  Adonia Faumuina, R-Sr., OH, USC  Abigail Mullen, So., OPP, USC  Jaela Auguste, Jr., MB, Wisconsin  Charlie Fuerbringer, Jr., S, Wisconsin   Unanimous Selection in ALL CAPS  * - additional players due to tie in voting  </div>

VB preseason honors

Big Ten Announces 2026 Volleyball Preseason Honors 

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VBMD

2026 Big Ten Volleyball Media Day 

<div class="payload-richtext"><a href="https://img.boostsport.ai/boost-cms/2026%20Distinguished%20Scholar%20Recpients.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
 Full Distinguished Scholar Recipient List
 </a>    ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Big Ten Conference announced Monday that 1,962 students on varsity rosters have earned the Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award. The list includes students from all 18 institutions, plus Johns Hopkins and Notre Dame and 41 sports who have recorded a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.7 or higher for the previous academic year.    The 2025-26 class of Distinguished Scholar Award Recipients includes 359 students who maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA during the previous academic year, represented in bold on the official list.    Big Ten Faculty Representatives established the Distinguished Scholar Award in 2008 to supplement the Academic All-Big Ten program. Distinguished Scholar Award recipients must have earned Academic All-Big Ten recognition in the previous academic year, must have been enrolled full time at the institution for the entire previous academic year (two semesters or three quarters) and earned a minimum GPA of 3.70 or better during the previous academic year, excluding any summer grades. The Academic All-Big Ten threshold is a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for a student's academic career.     A complete list of the 2025-26 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award recipients can be found above.    </div>

Distinguished Scholar 2025-26

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Women's Rowing

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Women’s Tennis

Men’s Tennis

Women’s Swimming & Diving

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Women’s Cross Country

Men’s Cross Country

Women’s Basketball

Men’s Basketball

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Big Ten Recognizes 2025-26 Distinguished Scholar Award Recipients 

<div class="payload-richtext">ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Big Ten Conference announced Monday the complete list of volleyball student-athletes scheduled to attend the fifth annual Big Ten Volleyball Media Day. The single-day event on August 3 at Big Ten Network Studios will feature all 18 schools, represented by their head coach and two student-athletes.  This year’s attendees features five All-Americans and 12 All-Big Ten selections from 2025, including Player and Setter of the Year Bergen Reilly from Nebraska and Freshman of the Year Alanah Clemente from Oregon.  Media intending to cover the event can apply for credentials <a href="https://secure.ticketmanager.com/events2/?eventKey=878b4aee-09c0-40b6-afa5-42395b42d576" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
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 </a>.  2026 Big Ten Volleyball Media Day Attendees Illinois  Vivian Campbell  Kenna Phelan Indiana  Sade Ilawole  Jaidyn Jager Iowa  Liv Mogridge  Hannah Whittingstall Maryland  Sydney Bryant  Annika Sokol Michigan  Ella Demetrician  Sydney Schnichels Michigan State  Ky Clayton  Karolina Staniszewska Minnesota  Stella Swenson  Mckenna Wucherer Nebraska  Andi Jackson  Bergen Reilly Northwestern  Gigi Navarrete  Drew Wright Ohio State  Layla Hoying  Hannah Jones Oregon  Alanah Clemente  Valentina Vaulet Penn State  Caroline Jurevicius  Kennedy Martin Purdue  Dior Charles  Grace Heaney Rutgers  Lily Bolen  Aspen Maxwell UCLA  Maggie Li  Lola Schumacher USC  Abigail Mullen  Mia Tvrdy Washington  Julia Hunt  Katy Wessels Wisconsin  Grace Egan  Charlie Fuerbringer </div>

Big Ten Announces 36 Student-Athletes to Participate at 2026 Volleyball Media Day 

<div class="payload-richtext">PORTLAND, Ore. - As the sun set over the rolling hills of Cooper Mountain Vineyards on Saturday evening, “Big Life Series: Pacific Northwest” concluded its immersive educational experience where student-athletes from all 18 Big Ten institutions learned firsthand about the rich culture and history of the Pacific Northwest.   Over the course of less than 48 hours, over 175 student-athletes and administrators engaged in programming that included visits to Multnomah Falls, the Oregon Historical Society, the Grande Ronde Reservation, and Cooper Mountain Vineyards. The event brought together participants from all 18 Big Ten institutions, creating opportunities for learning, dialogue, and relationship-building among student-athletes from across the conference.    “Big Life Series: Pacific Northwest was a remarkable experience that allowed attendees to better understand and interact with the history, culture, landscape, and people that give the Pacific Northwest its distinct identity,” said Big Ten Chief Operating Officer Kerry Kenny. “The unique opportunity to connect student-athletes from across the country to an immersive experience outside of their traditional element is what distinguishes the Big Ten in preparing these young men and women for life after campus.”    At the Oregon Historical Society on Saturday morning, student-athletes learned about how Oregon became the state it is today, including the often-untold Black, Native American, and Japanese history that has shaped the state. Participants also toured the Yasui Family exhibit, learning about the challenges Japanese Americans faced during World War II and the advocacy efforts that helped advance civil rights in the decades that followed.    The quote on the back of the Big Life Series: Pacific Northwest T-shirt: “What is done to the least of us can be done to all of us” was from Presidential Medal of Freedom winner Minori Yasui.    “I found his bravery in speaking out about these issues incredible,” said Indiana women’s track & field sprinter Kristina Vincic. “Having a voice isn’t an easy thing and it takes time to build one. That’s something we can definitely tie in to our teams.”     After learning about Native American history at the Oregon Historical Society, participants experienced its living impact firsthand at the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Veterans Powwow. Student-athletes learned about the traditional longhouse, witnessed cultural traditions, and took part in the Grand Entry ceremony.  Often competitors on the field, student-athletes joined together to dance with members of the Grande Ronde Confederation and in honoring Veterans. For many student-athletes, it is the moment they said they will remember most about the trip.    “It was beautiful seeing the tradition unfold right before my eyes and getting involved with it,” said Penn State football student-athlete Armstrong Nnodim. “As athletes we get caught up in the competitive world, so to come here and bond with everyone from different backgrounds was amazing.”   Launched in 2022, the Big Life Series is part of the Big Ten’s commitment to providing educational and developmental opportunities beyond competition. The Pacific Northwest program represented the latest installment of the initiative, connecting student-athletes with the people, places, and histories that shape communities throughout the conference’s expanded footprint. For a full list of Big Ten student-athletes who participated in “Big Life Series: Pacific Northwest”, click <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.boostsport.ai%2Fboost-cms%2FBig%2520Life%2520Series%2520-%2520PNW%2520Particpant%2520List.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cmbeck%40bigten.org%7Cd0617ab4c96a4bf79db008dedc36f22d%7C5c35f07cce5e4fa582baa44898424550%7C1%7C0%7C639190325738707341%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=GjLuIJk14zxzwkzs%2F2YwIayNyP0Z%2BMluB6cv5PAsGcA%3D&reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
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Big Ten takes on the spirit of the Pacific Northwest at the Oregon Historical Society

Big Life Series Showcases the Spirit of the Pacific Northwest

<div class="payload-richtext">ROSEMONT, Ill. - As part of the “Big Life Series: Pacific Northwest”, the Big Ten will host over 150 student-athletes, coaches and administrators from all 18 Big Ten schools in Portland, Ore. from Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12. The program is designed to deepen participants’ understanding of the region’s rich history, culture and communities through an immersive educational experience.   Programming will begin Friday evening with a nature walk through Multnomah Falls to showcase the region’s deep ties to nature and the history of the Pacific Northwest landscape.    On Saturday, student-athletes will visit the Oregon Historical Society and have the chance to learn about the Japanese American West Coast experience and hear firsthand from a member of the Oregon Black Pioneers. Through discussions centered on resilience, community, and historical impact, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for the individuals and stories that have shaped the Pacific Northwest.    The group will then travel to the Grand Ronde Reservation for a Veterans Powwow, which will provide an opportunity to engage with living cultural traditions and better understand the history, values and contributions of the Native American communities across the region.   The evening will conclude with a dinner at Cooper Mountain Vineyard, where student-athletes will have a hands-on discussion about the agricultural history of the region and the grape-growing operation.   The Big Life series is an immersive educational experience started in 2022 that focuses on engaging, educating, and empowering Big Ten student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. With trips to Selma, Alabama; Mount Vernon, Iowa; and Portland, Oregon attendees learn about the historical and cultural significance of the region. Since its inception, over 500 students-athletes have participated in these programs. Along with the educational component of the experience, the Big Ten uses these trips to leave a lasting impact in the communities it visits.  For a full list of Big Ten student-athletes attending “Big Life Series: Pacific Northwest”, click <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.boostsport.ai%2Fboost-cms%2FBig%2520Life%2520Series%2520-%2520PNW%2520Particpant%2520List.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cmbeck%40bigten.org%7Cd0617ab4c96a4bf79db008dedc36f22d%7C5c35f07cce5e4fa582baa44898424550%7C1%7C0%7C639190325738707341%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=GjLuIJk14zxzwkzs%2F2YwIayNyP0Z%2BMluB6cv5PAsGcA%3D&reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
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Big Life Series: Pacific Northwest

Big Life Series Heads to the Pacific Northwest

<div class="payload-richtext">ROSEMONT, Ill. – The University of Washington are champions of the inaugural Allstate Big Ten Women’s Championship Series, the conference announced Wednesday. The Huskies (113.2 points) earned the title over runners-up UCLA (112), with Michigan (105.6), USC (104.4) and Ohio State (100.8) rounding out the final Top-5 of the year-long competition.Across the 2025-26 campaign, Washington excelled in numerous women’s sports including soccer, where they captured both the Big Ten regular-season and tournament titles, and rowing, at which they won six of seven grand finals to repeat as conference champions. The Huskies also piled up points with Top-4 finishes at the Big Ten cross country, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field championship meets, headlined by sisters Amanda and Hana Moll who finished No. 1 and No. 2 in pole vault at the NCAA Championships this year.“Winning is in the DNA of Washington. Having success across the board is something that’s critically important to us,” said Washington Athletic Director Pat Chun. “We take an extraordinary amount of pride in winning this Allstate Women’s Championship award, and being the inaugural winners, especially because the Big Ten conference is so difficult across the board in all sports. This is a league that historically has prioritized women’s sports and is at the current peak of women’s college sports, and for us to be able to win this, it’s really hard to articulate but we take an immense amount of pride in winning this. All of our teams will celebrate this, the way our department is wired this is really a statement about everybody at UW.”UCLA finished just 1.2 points off the Championship Series-winning total, propelled by Big Ten basketball regular-season and tournament crowns on their way to the NCAA championship, and capturing both conference titles in gymnastics. An outstanding year for Michigan was highlighted by regular-season and tournament championships in tennis, and a dominant performance at the swimming and diving championships.In October the Big Ten Conference, Big Ten Network and Allstate announced the creation of the Allstate Big Ten Women’s Championship Series, a new competition designed to spotlight and celebrate excellence in women’s athletics across the conference. The championship series is the centerpiece of a first-of-its kind, multi-year partnership that established Allstate as the Official Insurance Partner of the Big Ten Conference, and reflects Allstate’s 20-year legacy of supporting college athletics, as well as its ongoing commitment to women’s sports.Allstate’s longstanding support of college athletics is part of its commitment to empowering young people to lead in their communities. Allstate has been a proud member of the college athletics community for more than 20 years through its university and conference sponsorships, academic scholarships and community impact initiatives. Since 2005, the Allstate Good Hands Nets program has raised millions of dollars in scholarships with every field goal and extra point scored. Since 2008, the Allstate Good Works Teams have honored hundreds of student-athletes for their service off the field, supporting causes such as youth empowerment and hunger relief. For more than 20 years, the company has been the title sponsor of the Allstate Sugar Bowl, one of the premier events in college football.</div>

WASH 2025-26 WCS Graphic

Washington Wins Inaugural Allstate Big Ten Women's Championship Series

<div class="payload-richtext">ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Big Ten Conference announced Thursday the full volleyball conference schedule for all 18 member institutions for the 2026 season.  Each member institution will play a 17-match conference schedule against all conference opponents as part of a single round-robin.  Conference play begins on Thursday, September 24, with five matches: Maryland at Purdue, Minnesota at Illinois, Oregon at Wisconsin, UCLA at Indiana and USC at Northwestern.   The remaining institutions will begin their conference slate on Friday, September 25. Teams will compete twice in Big Ten play during the week, with the regular season concluding on Tuesday, November 17, prior to the start of the inaugural Big Ten Tournament. With the introduction of a conference tournament, the Big Ten will recognize a regular season champion in addition to a tournament champion. The tournament champion will be the conference’s automatic qualifier to the 2026 NCAA Tournament.  The Big Ten | Discover Volleyball Challenge debuted during the 2025 regular season and will continue in 2026. During the month of October, weekday matches will count toward the Big Ten | Discover Volleyball Challenge.  The complete 2026 Big Ten volleyball conference schedule can be found below. Television network designations and start times for the complete Big Ten schedule, as well as tournament matches, will be announced at a later date. Thursday, September 24 Maryland at Purdue  Minnesota at Illinois   Oregon at Wisconsin  UCLA at Indiana  USC at Northwestern Friday, September 25 Ohio State at Iowa  Penn State at Michigan  Rutgers at Nebraska  Washington at Michigan State Saturday, September 26  Maryland at Indiana  Ohio State at Nebraska  Oregon at Minnesota  Rutgers at Iowa  UCLA at Northwestern  USC at Illinois Sunday, September 27  Penn State at Michigan State   Washington at Michigan   Wisconsin at Purdue Thursday, October 1   Indiana at Wisconsin Iowa at Maryland Nebraska at Penn State Northwestern at Minnesota Rutgers at Ohio StateFriday, October 2  Illinois at Washington Michigan at USC Michigan State at UCLA Purdue at OregonSaturday, October 3  Iowa at Penn State  Michigan at UCLA  Nebraska at Maryland  Ohio State at Northwestern Sunday, October 4  Illinois at Oregon  Indiana at Rutgers  Michigan State at USC  Purdue at Washington  Wisconsin at Minnesota Thursday, October 8  Nebraska at Indiana Wisconsin at IllinoisFriday, October 9   Iowa at Michigan Minnesota at Rutgers Northwestern at Penn State Oregon at Michigan State UCLA at Maryland USC at Purdue Washington at Ohio StateSaturday, October 10   Northwestern at Maryland  Oregon at Michigan  Wisconsin at Nebraska  UCLA at Rutgers Sunday, October 11  Illinois at Purdue  Iowa at Michigan State  Minnesota at Ohio State  USC at Indiana  Washington at Penn State  Thursday, October 15 Michigan State at Illinois Nebraska at Northwestern Purdue at IowaFriday, October 16  Indiana at Oregon  Maryland at Wisconsin Michigan at Minnesota Ohio State at USC Penn State at UCLA Rutgers at WashingtonSaturday, October 17  Maryland at Minnesota  Michigan State at Northwestern  Penn State at USC  Purdue at Nebraska  Sunday, October 18  Indiana at Washington  Michigan at Illinois  Ohio State at UCLA  Rutgers at Oregon  Wisconsin at Iowa Thursday, October 22  Michigan at Northwestern  UCLA at Nebraska  USC at IowaFriday, October 23  Illinois at Maryland Indiana at Ohio State  Michigan State at Rutgers Minnesota at Purdue Oregon at Penn State Washington at WisconsinSaturday, October 24  Illinois at Rutgers  Oregon at Ohio State  UCLA at Iowa  USC at Nebraska Sunday, October 25  Michigan at Wisconsin  Michigan State at Maryland  Northwestern at Purdue  Penn State at Indiana  Washington at Minnesota  Thursday, October 29  Northwestern at Illinois  Ohio State at Penn State  Rutgers at PurdueFriday, October 30  Indiana at Michigan State Iowa at Washington Maryland at Oregon Minnesota at UCLA Nebraska at Michigan Wisconsin at USCSaturday, October 31  Indiana at Michigan  Nebraska at Michigan State  Purdue at Penn State  Rutgers at Northwestern Sunday, November 1  Iowa at Oregon   Maryland at Washington  Minnesota at USC  Ohio State at Illinois  Wisconsin at UCLA Wednesday, November 4  Purdue at Ohio State  Thursday, November 5  Michigan at Rutgers  Michigan State at Wisconsin  UCLA at Illinois  USC at Maryland Friday, November 6  Iowa at Indiana   Northwestern at Washington  Penn State at Minnesota Saturday, November 7   Michigan at Maryland  Nebraska at Oregon  Ohio State at Michigan State  UCLA at Purdue  USC at Rutgers Sunday, November 8  Illinois at Indiana   Minnesota at Iowa  Nebraska at Washington  Northwestern at Oregon  Penn State at Wisconsin Wednesday, November 11  Indiana at Minnesota  Ohio State at Michigan  Penn State at Maryland  Wisconsin at Rutgers Thursday, November 12  Illinois at Nebraska  Iowa at Northwestern  Oregon at USC  Purdue at Michigan State  Washington at UCLA Friday, November 13  Maryland at Rutgers  Wisconsin at Ohio State  Saturday, November 14  Iowa at Nebraska  Michigan State at Minnesota  Northwestern at Indiana  Oregon at UCLA  Penn State at Illinois  Purdue at Michigan  Washington at USC Tuesday, November 17  Illinois at Iowa  Maryland at Ohio State  Michigan at Michigan State  Minnesota at Nebraska  Northwestern at Wisconsin  Purdue at Indiana  Rutgers at Penn State  USC at UCLA  Washington at Oregon   </div>

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Big Ten Announces 2026 Volleyball Schedule 

<div class="payload-richtext">ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Big Ten Conference announced the complete opponent rotation for all 18 schools for the 2026 and 2027 volleyball seasons on Monday. Each member institution will play a 17-match conference schedule against all conference opponents as part of a single round-robin, ensuring every team competes against each other annually. The format is designed to accommodate the inaugural Big Ten Volleyball Tournament in November 2026.The complete list of Big Ten home/away opponents is below, with each matchup reversing sites in 2027. Dates, times and television coverage will be announced at a later date.ILLINOIS Home: Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA, USC, Wisconsin Away: Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Nebraska, Oregon, Purdue, Rutgers, WashingtonINDIANA Home: Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Nebraska, Northwestern, Penn State, Purdue, UCLA, USC Away: Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Oregon, Rutgers, Washington, Wisconsin IOWA Home: Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio State, Purdue, Rutgers, UCLA, USC, Wisconsin Away: Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Northwestern, Oregon, Penn State, WashingtonMARYLAND Home: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Northwestern, Penn State, UCLA, USC Away: Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio State, Oregon, Purdue, Rutgers, Washington, WisconsinMICHIGAN Home: Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue, Washington Away: Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Michigan State, Northwestern, Rutgers, UCLA, USC, WisconsinMICHIGAN STATE Home: Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue, Washington Away: Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Northwestern, Rutgers, UCLA, USC, WisconsinMINNESOTA Home: Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Northwestern, Oregon, Penn State, Washington, Wisconsin Away: Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio State, Purdue, Rutgers, UCLA, USCNEBRASKA Home: Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio State, Purdue, Rutgers, UCLA, USC, Wisconsin Away: Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Northwestern, Oregon, Penn State, WashingtonNORTHWESTERN Home: Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Rutgers, UCLA, USC Away: Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue, Washington, WisconsinOHIO STATE Home: Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Purdue, Rutgers, Washington, Wisconsin Away: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Northwestern, Penn State, UCLA, USCOREGON Home: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Nebraska, Northwestern, Purdue, Rutgers, Washington Away: Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA, USC, WisconsinPENN STATE Home: Iowa, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Oregon, Purdue, Rutgers, Washington Away: Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, UCLA, USC, WisconsinPURDUE Home: Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Northwestern, Rutgers, UCLA, USC, Wisconsin Away: Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, WashingtonRUTGERS Home: Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, UCLA, USC, Wisconsin Away: Iowa, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue, WashingtonUCLA Home: Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, USC, Washington, Wisconsin Away: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Nebraska, Northwestern, Purdue, RutgersUSC Home: Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, Washington, Wisconsin Away: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Nebraska, Northwestern, Purdue, Rutgers, UCLAWASHINGTON Home: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Nebraska, Northwestern, Purdue, Rutgers Away: Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, UCLA, USC, WisconsinWISCONSIN Home: Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Northwestern, Oregon, Penn State, Washington Away: Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio State, Purdue, Rutgers, UCLA, USC</div>

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Big Ten Announces Volleyball Opponent Rotation Through 2027

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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">
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 </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">
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 </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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