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Creighton Volleyball Rises to No. 18 Rank Amidst Strong Non-Conference Showing

Strategic Insights

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Creighton Volleyball has entered its final week of non-conference play on a high note, solidifying its position at No. 18 nationally after a 2-1 weekend at the Bluejay Invitational. The team's impressive start has been marked by wins over preseason favorites from the American Conference (Rice) and Missouri Valley Conference (Northern Iowa), while losses to top-ranked teams have showcased the Bluejays' competitive mettle. As they prepare to face top-ranked Nebraska on Tuesday, Creighton's legacy of consistency in the Top 25 poll continues to grow, with a program-record 66 consecutive polls ranking among the nation's elite.

Key Takeaways:

  • Creighton Volleyball has entered its final week of non-conference play ranked No. 18 nationally.
  • The Bluejays are off to a 5-4 start, boasting wins over preseason favorites from the American Conference and Missouri Valley Conference.
  • All four losses have come against teams currently in the Top 25, showcasing the team's competitive standing.
  • Creighton has been ranked in 143 times in program history, ranking 39th-most all-time.
  • The team has been recognized as a program-record 66 consecutive times in the AVCA Top 25 poll.
  • Including 2025, Creighton has spent at least one week in the Top 25 each of the last 14 seasons.
  • The Bluejays have a program-best ranking of No. 5, achieved in four consecutive weeks last November.
  • Wednesday's start against top-ranked Nebraska is set for 6:30 p.m., with a capacity crowd of over 17,000 fans expected.

Statistics:

  • Creighton Volleyball has played as a ranked team 238 times, compiling a 238-52 record in the AVCA poll.
  • The team has been ranked in all but six of the past 135 AVCA Top 25 polls.
  • Creighton's streak of consecutive rankings began on September 6, 2021.
  • The program's all-time best ranking is No. 5, achieved in four consecutive weeks last November.

Sources:

  • Creighton University Athletics
  • AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association)
  • Nebraska Volleyball

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