At the Net: August 26, 2026

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August 26, 2026

2026 Jeep AVCA First Serve Results

Day 1 (Friday, August 21)

No. 7 Louisville 3, No. 8 Texas A&M 1

No. 3 Kentucky 3, No. 6 Wisconsin 0

Day 2 (Saturday, August 22)

No. 6 Wisconsin 3, No. 7 Louisville 0

No. 12 Arizona State 3, No. 2 Texas 1

Day 3 (Sunday, August 23)

No. 11 SMU 3, No. 8 Texas A&M 0

No. 4 Pittsburgh 3, No. 3 Kentucky 1

Day 4 (Monday, August 24

No. 4 Pittsburgh 3, Xavier 0

No. 2 Texas 3, Marquette 2


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  • AVCA First Serve and Highlights
  • USA Volleyball Teams Updates
  • AVCA Stat App
  • AVCA Convention Information
  • 2 Year Player Watch List
  • Girls High School All-American Watch List
  • AVCA Phenom Watch List
  • And So Much More!

AVCA UPDATES

U.S. Women Reach 2026 NORCECA Continental Champs Semifinals After Win over Puerto Rico

The U.S. Women’s National Team earned a spot in the semifinal round of the 2026 NORCECA Continental Championship in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with a 3-0 (26-24, 25-15, 25-17) win over Puerto Rico in a quarterfinal match on Monday.

The U.S. finished with a 42-33 advantage in kills, 13-5 in blocks and with a 3-2 edge in service aces. The U.S. also made two fewer errors (18-16).

U.S. Wins Again at 2026 NORCECA Final Six

The U.S. Men’s National Team earned its second consecutive win at the 2026 NORCECA Final Six with a 3-0 (25-19, 25-13, 25-16) victory over Guatemala on Monday in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

The U.S. led in every statistical category, 41-23 in kills and 11-4 in blocks, while serving all five aces of the match.


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