It will be an intense two matches when Kentucky and Nebraska and Wisconsin and Louisville square-off on Tuesday in women’s college volleyball.
Volleyball is back. The NCAA season gets underway with a matchup between two of the best teams in the nation – Nebraska and Kentucky. No. 2 and No. 9. That’s followed by No. 3 Wisconsin and No. 6 Louisville at the AVCA First-Serve Showcase in Louisville.
How to Watch AVCA First-Serve Showcase
- Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET & 9:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- How to Watch AVCA First-Serve Showcase: Watch for free here!
The championship-winning programs have a long history, though it’s just about always gone the way of the Huskers. They’ve beaten the Wildcats 11 times in 13 matchups, including 10 straight victories.
After falling in the national championship last year, Nebraska wants to get this season off quickly. It’s likely the Huskers will with the return of its core lineup in addition to 2022 Big Ten Player of the Year Taylor Landfair from Minnesota.
The No. 3 Badgers play three consecutive matches against teams ranked in the top six in the country, beginning with No. 6 Louisville Tuesday night at the KFC Yum! Center. The Cardinals made the Elite Eight last season.
Louisville is coming off a 27-5 finish in the 2023 season. The Cardinals finished third in the ACC and advanced to the Elite Eight, ultimately falling 2-3 to Pitt.
What time is AVCA First-Serve Showcase?
The first match of the AVCA First-Serve Showcase between Kentucky and Nebraska is at 7:00 p.m., followed by Wisconsin and Louisville at 9:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
What channel is the AVCA First-Serve Showcase?
The AVCA First-Serve Showcase will air on ESPN2. You can watch it with a subscription to Fubo.
How to Watch AVCA First-Serve Showcase: Watch for free here!
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