Nebraska Volleyball Preview: Nebraska Classic

The Basics

The Nebraska Classic is an annual college volleyball tournament hosted by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The tournament began in 1990 and has been held every year since. The tournament is held at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. The tournament features eight teams, including the host Nebraska Cornhuskers. The tournament is a round-robin format, with each team playing each other once. The winner of the tournament is the team with the best record after the round-robin portion of the tournament.

Recent Results

In recent years, the Nebraska Classic has been dominated by the host Cornhuskers. Nebraska has won the tournament six times in the past seven years, including the last three years in a row. The only team to break Nebraska's streak of dominance was the Stanford Cardinal in 2016.

This Year's Tournament

This year's Nebraska Classic will be held from August 30 to September 1. The tournament field includes Nebraska, Stanford, Florida, Texas, Penn State, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Creighton. The tournament will be a tough test for the Cornhuskers, as they will face some of the top teams in the country.

Nebraska's Outlook

Nebraska enters the Nebraska Classic as the favorite to win the tournament. The Cornhuskers have a strong team led by All-American middle blocker Lauren Stivrins. Stivrins is one of the best players in the country and will be a key player for Nebraska this season. The Cornhuskers also have a strong supporting cast, including outside hitters Madi Kubik and Lexi Sun.

Other Contenders

While Nebraska is the favorite, there are several other teams that could contend for the Nebraska Classic title. Stanford is always a contender, and they have a strong team led by All-American outside hitter Kathryn Plummer. Florida is another team to watch, as they have a deep and talented roster. Texas, Penn State, Wisconsin, and Minnesota are also all capable of winning the tournament.

Conclusion

The Nebraska Classic is one of the most prestigious volleyball tournaments in the country. The tournament will be a tough test for the Cornhuskers, but they have the talent to win the tournament. The tournament will be held from August 30 to September 1 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.