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Dani Busboom Kelly Talks Big Ten Volleyball Tournament, Growth of the Sport, and More | B1G Today

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2026-27 LOVB Signing Class; Erika Pritchard HIGHLIGHTS | Maryland Volleyball

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Can't wait to be back in Chicago for @B1GVolleyball Media Day! 

Coach Cook, @swenson_stella and @mckennawucherer will represent the Maroon and Gold in the Windy City on August 3. https://t.co/rEAwkZilJE

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 </a>    ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Big Ten Conference announced Monday that 1,926 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 350 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>

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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>

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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>

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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>

VB Schedule

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>

VB Rotation

Big Ten Announces Volleyball Opponent Rotation Through 2027

<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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 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

2026 Volleyball Tournament

<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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 <h2>What is the Big Ten Volleyball Tournament schedule? </h2>The daily schedule for the 2026 Big Ten Volleyball Tournament is: <ul style="text-align: left;" class="list-bullet"><li
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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">
 get notified here
 </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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 >Franck Kepnang, Men’s Basketball, University of Washington</li><li
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 >Nuala Macfarlane, Women’s Rowing, University of Minnesota</li><li
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 >Ava Morales, Women’s Soccer, University of Maryland</li><li
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 >Myranda Quinton, Women’s Golf, Penn State University</li><li
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 >Kansas Robinson, Women’s Softball, Northwestern University</li><li
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 >James Rowley, Men’s Wrestling, Purdue University</li><li
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 >Jaidin Russell, Men’s Volleyball, University of California, Los Angeles</li><li
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 >Russell Soohoo, Men’s Tennis, University of Oregon</li><li
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 >Madison Whyte, Women’s Track & Field, University of Southern Californi</li></ul></div>

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