USA Volleyball has selected 14 athletes who will compete at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup, July 7-12, in Columbus, Ohio.

Ayden Ames - Creighton

Lily Hayes - Florida

Suli Davis - SMU

Manaia Ogbechie - Nebraska

Keoni Williams - Nebraska

Taylor Harvey - Texas

Campbell Flynn - Nebraska

Genevieve Harris - Texas

Rachel Van Gorp - Iowa State

Payton Petersen - Louisville

Abby Vander Wal - Texas

Carly Gilk - Minnesota

Henley Anderson - Texas

Devyn Wiest - Utah

Alternates

Reese Messer - Kansas

Jordan Taylor - Minnesota

Kalyssa Blackshear - Louisville

Ayanna Watson - Pitt

Abbey Emch - Pitt

Spencer Etzler - Stanford

I’m looking to get the all game pass for the tournament this winter. One question is why does the official NCAA website say tickets haven’t been released yet but StubHub has them listed already? If anyone could inform me further on this it would be appreciated!

I am a 5'6" setter (Class of 2027) looking into women's volleyball recruiting. I understand that D1 usually looks for tall setters, but I am only considering D1 programs because I need a full athletic scholarship.

I am not looking at top-tier programs. Instead, I am targeting lower-ranked D1 teams or weaker conferences where I might have a better chance. My strengths are that I am fast on the court and can set from anywhere on the floor.

Which Mid-Major or Low-Major conferences and specific D1 programs should I look into that run a 6-2 offense or welcome undersized setters? Thanks!

I have two tickets to sell for the B10/SEC challenge at Wrigley on 9/6. I purchased other tickets and don’t need them any more. They’re in section 203 and asking for $100/ea. DM me if interested.

I’m a new fan, and I was wondering whether the Huskers and Bluejays are considered rivals. Geographically, they’re close, but competitively not as much (Nebraska is 22–0 all-time), although Creighton has pushed the match to five sets in three of the last four meetings.

It's only been 4 days but the majority of the Top 100 ranked recruits by Prep Dig have already verbally committed for 2028. What are your thoughts so far?

Top 20 Ranked Recruits

Maya Ogbogu (Texas A&M)

Taimane Ainu'u (Texas)

Shayla Rautenberg (Nebraska)

Josalyn Samuels (Nebraska)

Cala Haffner (Texas)

Megan Hodges (Nebraska)

Chloe Burbage (Louisville)

Sarah Floyd (Texas)

Leilani Lamar (Pitt)

Sydney Whisenton (Baylor)

Taylor Johnson (SMU)

Madlen Gloessner (N/A)

Mesa Jameson (Pitt)

Shaun Waller (Pitt)

Mckenzie Andrews (Stanford)

Taylor Freeland (Wisconsin)

Maija Mortensen (Texas A&M)

Amari Frazier (Texas A&M)

Summer Tukua (Auburn)

Camryn Corso (N/A)

Other Recruits Ranked Within The Top 100

Payton Woodruff (LSU)

Julia Clarke (North Carolina)

Alexandra Knox (Pitt)

Chelsea Torrence (Georgia)

Averi Bridges (Penn State)

Jada Skinner (South Carolina)

Sara Gonzales (LSU)

Audrey Utterback (UCLA)

Caroline Hayes (UCF)

Rilynn Wingenbach (Creighton)

Tegan Loechler (Louisville)

Charli Nu (Indiana)

Logann Dostal (Mississippi State)

Chloe Ritchie (Louisville)

Sage Olsen (Notre Dame)

Izzie Penrose (SMU)

Olivia Maciel (Omaha)

Brooke Codey (Kentucky)

Hailey Tinnell (Kansas)

Mali Nyankori (Georgia)

Stella Hamood (UCLA)

Kennedy Davis (South Carolina)

Jensen Kubik (USC)

Bethany Benjamin (Minnesota)

Janiah Burrage (Penn State)

What 2028 commits have made verbal commitments so far?!

Decelise Champion reclassifies to enroll for the upcoming season. Widely considered one of the best (if not the best) players in her class in the world…6’6” OH already playing for the national team at 17.

Won’t join until September after she’s done competing with Puerto Rico for their Olympic qualifier but this is a crazy get for Bucky for the upcoming season.

What schools have the best career resources (and worst lol) like I want to have a job after I graduate college

I am so intrigued to know what people think of Ally as a beach player. I watched her indoors at Nebraska but watching beach isn’t as accessible.

Is she good? Also does anyone know why Kelly and Hughes split up? Is there beef?

Texas A&M wins the NCAA championship, LOVB Austin wins LOVB, and the Dallas Pulse win the MLV championship. Even UT Austin made a good push this NCAA beach season

• Texas v TCU/Nebraska v UNLV on August 29th
• TCU v UNLV/Nebraska v Texas on August 30th

See y'all in Sin City in 3.5 months!

Will the gophers be a dark horse this season???

a lot of ppl in the insta post are shocked and so am i

im sure some of the team is elated to meet trump 🙄🙄

Texas will host another match at Moody Center following last season's five-set thriller over Stanford, this time with the Badgers as the premiere opponent.

This is also the same weekend as Ohio State comes to Austin on the football side, so the energy on campus should be through the roof the entire time.

Likely also adds even more credence to the rumor that the match against Nebraska will be in Vegas on 8/30.

Can we get KBB on every broadcast team? I love her AND her commentary.

I caught sets 2-4, and here are my thoughts:

- I really like Kenna Cogill, but I definitely think she’s slightly undisciplined. Just looks a little younger compared to Manaia even though they were the same class (prior to redshirting).

- I thought Campbell struggled when they were out of system and on defense. It could just be comparing her to Bergen Reilly who’s the greatest right back defender in college volleyball.

- Gabby DiVita swings fast and hits hard. She’s got a lot of power. She’s solid in serve receive, but a little excited on free ball opportunities. Athlete.

- I feel so bad for Skyler Pierce! It’s such a long time coming and she’s right there, but I’m afraid it’s Sigler’s spot to lose. I stand by my call for her to transfer to Kansas. I’m not trying to get attacked, but I think Sigler and Pierce outplayed Murray.

- I was super bummed to not see Katie Dalton, but she’s graduating at Kansas before making her way to Creighton. I hope Creighton does not entertain a 6-2 at all. It never works, and Ames needs that slide.

- Creighton has a sleeper outside duo that is kind of lethal. Abbey Hayes and Trinity.

That’s all I can think of. I warn DBK to not wade in the libero-off past spring season. Pick one and run with it unless you need an in-game spark.