{
  "id": 7575849,
  "title": "Austin to face Nebraska in San Antonio in League One Pro Volleyball opener on Dec. 16",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/austin-to-face-nebraska-in-san-antonio-in-league-one-pro-volleyball",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T15:16:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/15/austin-to-face-nebraska-in-san-antonio-in-league-one-pro-volleyball-opener-on-dec-16"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The inaugural game of the upcoming League One Pro Volleyball season is scheduled for December 16, with defending champions Austin taking on Nebraska in San Antonio. This annual subscription for the league costs $205.00 plus GST for the first year, with automatic renewal at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks. The opener coincides with the NCAA Women's Volleyball Tournament, which features semifinals on December 17 and the championship match on December 20 at the Alamodome. Austin has previously won the title during the first two seasons and is currently led by finals MVP Madisen Skinner. Nebraska will be bolstered by four-time Olympic medalist and former University of Nebraska standout Jordan Larson, who has returned from retirement. LOVB Pro commissioner Sandra Idehen expressed excitement about bringing the league to San Antonio, stating that the city will be at the center of the volleyball world in December. The league will have a total of 10 teams for its third season, with Atlanta, Austin, Houston, Madison, Nebraska, and Salt Lake City returning, while Los Angeles, Miami, Minnesota, and San Francisco will be new entries.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Austin faces Nebraska in San Antonio on Dec. 16 for League One Pro Volleyball opener",
    "First season's opener coincides with NCAA Women's Volleyball Tournament semifinals",
    "Nebraska returns with Olympic medalist Jordan Larson"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}