Texas A&M and Louisville open their 2025 seasons Friday night at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum, a neutral-site showdown that pairs two programs with championship aspirations against each other in Week 1.
The Cardinals have built a reputation as one of the sport's most consistent forces, and opening at a premier NBA arena against an SEC opponent is exactly the kind of early test that reveals who a team truly is. Texas A&M, meanwhile, gets an immediate measuring stick against elite competition — no easing into the schedule, no warmup act.
First serve is set for 6:00 PM EDT. If you love college volleyball, this is appointment viewing: two rosters loaded with talent, a big-stage venue, and zero margin for a slow start. The tone each team sets in this match could echo all the way to December.
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