K-State Volleyball Has Remained Undefeated
The team carries an eight-game winning streak into the start of conference play.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Volleyball
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K-State volleyball has maintained an undefeated record in non-conference play, matching a program milestone last achieved in 2012. The squad is one of only seven undefeated Division I programs across the nation.
Why it matters
The team enters Big 12 competition with significant momentum after achieving its longest winning streak since 2018. This performance places the program in rare company as it transitions to its conference schedule.
K-State currently holds an eight-game winning streak, which marks the program's longest stretch of consecutive victories since 2018. This winning run accounts for the team being one of only seven undefeated programs in Division I.
The players
K-State Volleyball
The intercollegiate women's volleyball program representing Kansas State University in Manhattan.
The details
The current 2026 squad has reached a non-conference status only previously recorded by the 2012 team. The team now prepares to test this record in upcoming Big 12 matches.
Timeline
The team last achieved this streak length in 2018.
The 2012 squad is the only other team to reach this non-conference status.
K-State opens Big 12 play at UCF on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
The team faces Houston at Morgan Family Arena on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Season Trajectory
By matching the start of the 2012 team, this squad has firmly established itself as a top-tier contender within the current season. This momentum alters the conference expectations as the team prepares to enter a more competitive Big 12 schedule.
The undefeated streak provides the team with significant positioning heading into the first Big 12 matchups. Fans should look to the upcoming matches at UCF and Morgan Family Arena to see if the streak holds against conference-level competition.
The takeaway
Maintaining an undefeated record against non-conference opponents provides a crucial confidence boost for the roster heading into league play. The upcoming Big 12 schedule will determine if the team's current success translates into a postseason tournament bid.
What happens next
K-State opens Big 12 play at UCF on Thursday, September 24, 2026, followed by a home game against Houston at Morgan Family Arena on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the local team, visit the Volleyball section.
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