KU Volleyball

KU claims first win of Ulmer era in 5-setter against Vanderbilt

After trailing by a set on a pair of occasions, the Kansas volleyball team rallied on Saturday afternoon to beat Vanderbilt 3-2 (19-25, 25-18, 24-26, 25-20, 15-4) at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Jayhawks won their season opener and earned their first victory under new head ...

KU volleyball to open season against Vanderbilt in AVCA First Serve event

Kansas will begin its 2025 volleyball season on Saturday by competing in the AVCA First Serve event, beginning with a match against Vanderbilt at 3 p.m. The contest will take place at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, and will be televised nationally on FS1. It brings together a KU ...

Ulmer explains why KU is spending its nonconference schedule away from home

As much as Matt Ulmer and the Kansas volleyball team might look forward to experiencing a packed Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena this season, they’re not going to get the chance to do so until Sept. 26. Indeed, KU’s first Big 12 match of the Ulmer era, a Friday night battle with Arizona ...

Big 12 coaches show high expectations for KU volleyball in preseason poll

The Big 12 Conference’s coaches don’t expect the Kansas volleyball program to take a step back in its first season under head coach Matt Ulmer. KU was picked to finish second in the league’s preseason coaches' poll on Wednesday, matching its position from last year’s final conference ...

Ulmer continues to add international talent, signs Zelenović

New Kansas volleyball coach Matt Ulmer has placed a significant emphasis on strengthening his team’s roster with international recruits. Since the Jayhawks wrapped up their first spring with Ulmer at the helm in late April, KU has signed a trio of players from Central Europe, including most ...