Last season, Nebraska finished the year with a 33-3 record, but fell in the NCAA Semis to Penn State - the eventual national champs. Pittsburgh is coming off a 33-2 season and also made the NCAA Semis, but lost to Louisville. The Cornhuskers come into the matchup with a 14-0 record against the Panthers all-time.

The AVCA First Serve clash between Nebraska Volleyball and the Pittsburgh Panthers is all set to take place on Friday, August 22, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

After meeting in the Final Four in 2021 and 2023, it seemed we were on track to get a third bite at the apple between Nebraska and Pittsburgh in the Final Four