# Nebraska volleyball preseason preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nebraska-volleyball-preseason-preparations
> Updated: 2026-08-21T16:02:56.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Nebraska volleyball team, ranked No. 1, held its annual Red-White Scrimmage at Pinnacle Bank Arena before a crowd exceeding 10,000 fans. The Red team won the match 3-1, with the game characterized by heavy defensive blocking and a low combined hitting percentage of .074. Notable individual performances included Manaia Ogbechie, who recorded 13 block assists, and Bergen Reilly, who contributed 37 assists and 13 digs.

As the 2026 season approaches, the volleyball program continues to focus on integrating veterans and newcomers under head coach Dani Busboom Kelly. Senior setter Bergen Reilly remains a central figure for the team following her previous honors as Big Ten Player of the Year and Setter of the Year.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Nebraska athletics prepare for upcoming volleyball and football seasons

Nebraska athletics prepare for the 2026 season, featuring top-ranked volleyball led by setter Bergen Reilly and football position battles involving quarterback Anthony Colandrea.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nebraska-athletics-prepare-for-upcoming-volleyball-and-football-seasons

### 2026-08-16: Nebraska volleyball hosts annual Red-White Scrimmage

Nebraska's No. 1 ranked volleyball team defeated the White team 3-1 during its annual Red-White Scrimmage in front of over 10,000 fans, highlighted by strong defensive blocking.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nebraska-volleyball-hosts-annual-red-white-scrimmage

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Cite as: Nebraska volleyball preseason preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nebraska-volleyball-preseason-preparations