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Dave Shondell's new contract is for four years and $1.75 million. His base pay is $425,000 for the 2026 and 2027 and increases to $450K for the final two years. He can also receive a $50K longevity bonus on July 1 of 2026 and 2029.
His previous base salary was $375,000.
His previous base salary was $375,000.
Purdue coach Dave Shondell signed a contract extension on Monday that will keep him at Purdue through 2029.
His previous contract was amended at the end of the 2023 season that was effective through the 2027 season.
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His previous contract was amended at the end of the 2023 season that was effective through the 2027 season.
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February 17, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Dave Shondell's new contract is for four years and $1.75 million. His base pay is $425,000 for the 2026 and 2027 and increases to $450K for the final two years. He can also receive a $50K longevity bonus on July 1 of 2026 and 2029.
His previous base salary was $375,000.
His previous base salary was $375,000.
The Supernovas' offense never found a rhythm against Orlando as it posted franchise lows for hitting percentage, kills and assists. To no surprise, the Valkyries handed Omaha its first sweep of the year.
“We were off,” Omaha coach Luka Slabe said.
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“We were off,” Omaha coach Luka Slabe said.
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The Supernovas' offense craters as Orlando earns a dominant sweep | Hurrdat Sports
In both of the previous meetings this season, Omaha and Orlando have gone the distance.
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February 16, 2026 at 3:42 AM
The Supernovas' offense never found a rhythm against Orlando as it posted franchise lows for hitting percentage, kills and assists. To no surprise, the Valkyries handed Omaha its first sweep of the year.
“We were off,” Omaha coach Luka Slabe said.
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“We were off,” Omaha coach Luka Slabe said.
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FINAL: Orlando sweeps the Supernovas 20, 17, 22.
Omaha hit .063 for the match led by 11 kills from Nuneviller. TeBrake had 6 kills and Onabanjo added 4.
Of the 6 pin hitters the Supernovas used none hit better than .300 and three finished with a negative hitting percentage.
Omaha hit .063 for the match led by 11 kills from Nuneviller. TeBrake had 6 kills and Onabanjo added 4.
Of the 6 pin hitters the Supernovas used none hit better than .300 and three finished with a negative hitting percentage.
February 16, 2026 at 12:41 AM
FINAL: Orlando sweeps the Supernovas 20, 17, 22.
Omaha hit .063 for the match led by 11 kills from Nuneviller. TeBrake had 6 kills and Onabanjo added 4.
Of the 6 pin hitters the Supernovas used none hit better than .300 and three finished with a negative hitting percentage.
Omaha hit .063 for the match led by 11 kills from Nuneviller. TeBrake had 6 kills and Onabanjo added 4.
Of the 6 pin hitters the Supernovas used none hit better than .300 and three finished with a negative hitting percentage.
Orlando has stormed back after winning 8 of the last 9 points and leads the Supernovas 20-18 in the third set.
Omaha has 3 straight hitting errors, including blocks by Brown and Pukis on the last two rallies.
Omaha has 3 straight hitting errors, including blocks by Brown and Pukis on the last two rallies.
February 16, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Orlando has stormed back after winning 8 of the last 9 points and leads the Supernovas 20-18 in the third set.
Omaha has 3 straight hitting errors, including blocks by Brown and Pukis on the last two rallies.
Omaha has 3 straight hitting errors, including blocks by Brown and Pukis on the last two rallies.
The Supernovas are up 14-11 in the third set after 4 straight points against Orlando.
Omaha's offense is looking better, but the main difference is it is getting better touches with its block against Orlando.
The Valkyries have 6 kills and 6 errors this set.
Omaha's offense is looking better, but the main difference is it is getting better touches with its block against Orlando.
The Valkyries have 6 kills and 6 errors this set.
February 16, 2026 at 12:23 AM
The Supernovas are up 14-11 in the third set after 4 straight points against Orlando.
Omaha's offense is looking better, but the main difference is it is getting better touches with its block against Orlando.
The Valkyries have 6 kills and 6 errors this set.
Omaha's offense is looking better, but the main difference is it is getting better touches with its block against Orlando.
The Valkyries have 6 kills and 6 errors this set.
Omaha is up 8-7 in the third set on Orlando, which is the latest it has led in any set so far.
The Valkyries with 4 hitting errors this set and is hitting .000.
The Valkyries with 4 hitting errors this set and is hitting .000.
February 16, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Omaha is up 8-7 in the third set on Orlando, which is the latest it has led in any set so far.
The Valkyries with 4 hitting errors this set and is hitting .000.
The Valkyries with 4 hitting errors this set and is hitting .000.
Parsons is in at opposite for the Supernovas to start the third set.
Reinhardt is back at middle blocker.
Hilley starts the set with an ace.
Reinhardt is back at middle blocker.
Hilley starts the set with an ace.
February 16, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Parsons is in at opposite for the Supernovas to start the third set.
Reinhardt is back at middle blocker.
Hilley starts the set with an ace.
Reinhardt is back at middle blocker.
Hilley starts the set with an ace.
Attendance at the CHI Health Center for today's Pink Out match against the Orlando Valkyries is 11,305.
It is the Supernovas' 12th largest of all-time and 19th time with a crowd over 10K.
It is the Supernovas' 12th largest of all-time and 19th time with a crowd over 10K.
February 16, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Attendance at the CHI Health Center for today's Pink Out match against the Orlando Valkyries is 11,305.
It is the Supernovas' 12th largest of all-time and 19th time with a crowd over 10K.
It is the Supernovas' 12th largest of all-time and 19th time with a crowd over 10K.
Orlando runs away with the second set 25-17 to take a 2-0 lead over the Supernovas.
Omaha hit .024 in the set. Nuneviller has 10 of the Supernovas 22 kills. TeBrake with 4 kills.
Shime is up to 9 kills for Orlando, hitting is .275. Brown has 7 kills on 11 swings and 3 blocks.
Omaha hit .024 in the set. Nuneviller has 10 of the Supernovas 22 kills. TeBrake with 4 kills.
Shime is up to 9 kills for Orlando, hitting is .275. Brown has 7 kills on 11 swings and 3 blocks.
February 16, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Orlando runs away with the second set 25-17 to take a 2-0 lead over the Supernovas.
Omaha hit .024 in the set. Nuneviller has 10 of the Supernovas 22 kills. TeBrake with 4 kills.
Shime is up to 9 kills for Orlando, hitting is .275. Brown has 7 kills on 11 swings and 3 blocks.
Omaha hit .024 in the set. Nuneviller has 10 of the Supernovas 22 kills. TeBrake with 4 kills.
Shime is up to 9 kills for Orlando, hitting is .275. Brown has 7 kills on 11 swings and 3 blocks.
The Valkyries have run their streak to 6 of the last 7 points for an 18-10 lead over Omaha.
Londot and Leao have checked in for the Supernovas, but still can't get a kill from any position other than OH this set.
Londot and Leao have checked in for the Supernovas, but still can't get a kill from any position other than OH this set.
February 15, 2026 at 11:53 PM
The Valkyries have run their streak to 6 of the last 7 points for an 18-10 lead over Omaha.
Londot and Leao have checked in for the Supernovas, but still can't get a kill from any position other than OH this set.
Londot and Leao have checked in for the Supernovas, but still can't get a kill from any position other than OH this set.
Orlando goes up 16-10 in the second set and outplaying the Supernovas in every aspect of the game.
Maddux and Shime with 3 kills each this set. Maddux also has an ace.
Omaha is hitting -.095 with 7 errors and 5 kills this set (TeBrake 3, Nuneviller 2).
Maddux and Shime with 3 kills each this set. Maddux also has an ace.
Omaha is hitting -.095 with 7 errors and 5 kills this set (TeBrake 3, Nuneviller 2).
February 15, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Orlando goes up 16-10 in the second set and outplaying the Supernovas in every aspect of the game.
Maddux and Shime with 3 kills each this set. Maddux also has an ace.
Omaha is hitting -.095 with 7 errors and 5 kills this set (TeBrake 3, Nuneviller 2).
Maddux and Shime with 3 kills each this set. Maddux also has an ace.
Omaha is hitting -.095 with 7 errors and 5 kills this set (TeBrake 3, Nuneviller 2).
Orlando is up 8-6 in the second set after a Maddux ace.
TeBrake is heating up with three kills and a block early in the set. However, overall Omaha is still struggling and hitting .000 this set.
The Valkyries have 2 kills on 9 attacks.
TeBrake is heating up with three kills and a block early in the set. However, overall Omaha is still struggling and hitting .000 this set.
The Valkyries have 2 kills on 9 attacks.
February 15, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Orlando is up 8-6 in the second set after a Maddux ace.
TeBrake is heating up with three kills and a block early in the set. However, overall Omaha is still struggling and hitting .000 this set.
The Valkyries have 2 kills on 9 attacks.
TeBrake is heating up with three kills and a block early in the set. However, overall Omaha is still struggling and hitting .000 this set.
The Valkyries have 2 kills on 9 attacks.
Norah TeBrake and Merritt Beason remain in the lineup for Supernovas to start the second set.
Omaha with two hitting errors to start the set before a Nuneviller kill.
Omaha with two hitting errors to start the set before a Nuneviller kill.
February 15, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Norah TeBrake and Merritt Beason remain in the lineup for Supernovas to start the second set.
Omaha with two hitting errors to start the set before a Nuneviller kill.
Omaha with two hitting errors to start the set before a Nuneviller kill.
Orlando takes the first set 25-20 over the Supernovas after a challenge overturns the last point.
Omaha hit .108 in the set. Nuneviller recorded 7 kills on 13 swings. The rest of the team had 6 kills and 6 errors on 24 attacks.
Shime and Brown had 4 kills as Orlando hit .312.
Omaha hit .108 in the set. Nuneviller recorded 7 kills on 13 swings. The rest of the team had 6 kills and 6 errors on 24 attacks.
Shime and Brown had 4 kills as Orlando hit .312.
February 15, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Orlando takes the first set 25-20 over the Supernovas after a challenge overturns the last point.
Omaha hit .108 in the set. Nuneviller recorded 7 kills on 13 swings. The rest of the team had 6 kills and 6 errors on 24 attacks.
Shime and Brown had 4 kills as Orlando hit .312.
Omaha hit .108 in the set. Nuneviller recorded 7 kills on 13 swings. The rest of the team had 6 kills and 6 errors on 24 attacks.
Shime and Brown had 4 kills as Orlando hit .312.
The Supernovas are showing a little life late in the first set after scoring 3 in a row. Orlando still leads 22-17.
Nuneviller hammered a kill and then Beason blocked Maddux. Omaha has just 5 points on its serve this set.
Nuneviller hammered a kill and then Beason blocked Maddux. Omaha has just 5 points on its serve this set.
February 15, 2026 at 11:26 PM
The Supernovas are showing a little life late in the first set after scoring 3 in a row. Orlando still leads 22-17.
Nuneviller hammered a kill and then Beason blocked Maddux. Omaha has just 5 points on its serve this set.
Nuneviller hammered a kill and then Beason blocked Maddux. Omaha has just 5 points on its serve this set.
Orlando remains in control with a 16-9 lead in the first set.
The Supernovas are hitting -.050. Nuneviller has 4 kills on 6 swings. The rest of the team has 2 kills, 6 errors on 14 attacks.
Beason is checking in at opposite.
The Supernovas are hitting -.050. Nuneviller has 4 kills on 6 swings. The rest of the team has 2 kills, 6 errors on 14 attacks.
Beason is checking in at opposite.
February 15, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Orlando remains in control with a 16-9 lead in the first set.
The Supernovas are hitting -.050. Nuneviller has 4 kills on 6 swings. The rest of the team has 2 kills, 6 errors on 14 attacks.
Beason is checking in at opposite.
The Supernovas are hitting -.050. Nuneviller has 4 kills on 6 swings. The rest of the team has 2 kills, 6 errors on 14 attacks.
Beason is checking in at opposite.
Norah TeBrake checks in with Orlando up 13-7.
The Valkyries have been targeting Cooper with their serves.
The Valkyries have been targeting Cooper with their serves.
February 15, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Norah TeBrake checks in with Orlando up 13-7.
The Valkyries have been targeting Cooper with their serves.
The Valkyries have been targeting Cooper with their serves.
Orlando is controlling the action early on and leads 8-4.
The Valkyries have 4 kills on 8 attacks to go with 2 blocks and an ace.
The Supernovas have 2 kills and 3 errors on 10 swings. They look flat out there.
The Valkyries have 4 kills on 8 attacks to go with 2 blocks and an ace.
The Supernovas have 2 kills and 3 errors on 10 swings. They look flat out there.
February 15, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Orlando is controlling the action early on and leads 8-4.
The Valkyries have 4 kills on 8 attacks to go with 2 blocks and an ace.
The Supernovas have 2 kills and 3 errors on 10 swings. They look flat out there.
The Valkyries have 4 kills on 8 attacks to go with 2 blocks and an ace.
The Supernovas have 2 kills and 3 errors on 10 swings. They look flat out there.
Supernovas starters:
OH: Nuneviller, Cooper
MB: Onabanjo, Reinhardt
OPP: Londot
S: Hilley
L: Holder
Orlando starters:
OH: Schwan, Maddux
MB: Brown, Kelley
OPP: Shime
S: Pukis
L: Pusic
OH: Nuneviller, Cooper
MB: Onabanjo, Reinhardt
OPP: Londot
S: Hilley
L: Holder
Orlando starters:
OH: Schwan, Maddux
MB: Brown, Kelley
OPP: Shime
S: Pukis
L: Pusic
February 15, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Supernovas starters:
OH: Nuneviller, Cooper
MB: Onabanjo, Reinhardt
OPP: Londot
S: Hilley
L: Holder
Orlando starters:
OH: Schwan, Maddux
MB: Brown, Kelley
OPP: Shime
S: Pukis
L: Pusic
OH: Nuneviller, Cooper
MB: Onabanjo, Reinhardt
OPP: Londot
S: Hilley
L: Holder
Orlando starters:
OH: Schwan, Maddux
MB: Brown, Kelley
OPP: Shime
S: Pukis
L: Pusic
We are 30 minutes from first serve between the Omaha Supernovas (7-4) and Orlando Valkyries (5-5) at CHI Health Center. It's the third match between the two league champions. They split a pair of five setters and the away team is 2-0.
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Radio: 660 AM, Supernovas App
TV: Vice TV
Radio: 660 AM, Supernovas App
February 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM
We are 30 minutes from first serve between the Omaha Supernovas (7-4) and Orlando Valkyries (5-5) at CHI Health Center. It's the third match between the two league champions. They split a pair of five setters and the away team is 2-0.
TV: Vice TV
Radio: 660 AM, Supernovas App
TV: Vice TV
Radio: 660 AM, Supernovas App
LOVB Atlanta sweeps Nebraska 22, 17, 20 in Kansas City. Nebraska has dropped its last four matches.
Ofoegbu records kills on 13 of her 14 swings and added 4 blocks. Hudson and Adams put up 10 kills.
Nebraska hit .155 led by 8 kills from Buijs. Carol finished with 5K and 3B.
Ofoegbu records kills on 13 of her 14 swings and added 4 blocks. Hudson and Adams put up 10 kills.
Nebraska hit .155 led by 8 kills from Buijs. Carol finished with 5K and 3B.
February 15, 2026 at 12:04 AM
LOVB Atlanta sweeps Nebraska 22, 17, 20 in Kansas City. Nebraska has dropped its last four matches.
Ofoegbu records kills on 13 of her 14 swings and added 4 blocks. Hudson and Adams put up 10 kills.
Nebraska hit .155 led by 8 kills from Buijs. Carol finished with 5K and 3B.
Ofoegbu records kills on 13 of her 14 swings and added 4 blocks. Hudson and Adams put up 10 kills.
Nebraska hit .155 led by 8 kills from Buijs. Carol finished with 5K and 3B.
LOVB Atlanta runs away with the second set 25-17 to take a 2-0 lead on Nebraska.
Ofoegbu is still perfect with 9 kills on 9 attacks. Adams has 7 kills and 3 blocks.
Atlanta is hitting .361 compared to .176 for Omaha. Buijs has 7 kills while Thater is up to 4 kills and 2 aces.
Ofoegbu is still perfect with 9 kills on 9 attacks. Adams has 7 kills and 3 blocks.
Atlanta is hitting .361 compared to .176 for Omaha. Buijs has 7 kills while Thater is up to 4 kills and 2 aces.
February 14, 2026 at 11:33 PM
LOVB Atlanta runs away with the second set 25-17 to take a 2-0 lead on Nebraska.
Ofoegbu is still perfect with 9 kills on 9 attacks. Adams has 7 kills and 3 blocks.
Atlanta is hitting .361 compared to .176 for Omaha. Buijs has 7 kills while Thater is up to 4 kills and 2 aces.
Ofoegbu is still perfect with 9 kills on 9 attacks. Adams has 7 kills and 3 blocks.
Atlanta is hitting .361 compared to .176 for Omaha. Buijs has 7 kills while Thater is up to 4 kills and 2 aces.
LOVB Atlanta closes the first set with a 7-2 run to win it 25-22 over Nebraska.
Ofoegbu led Atlanta, which hit .359, with 6 kills on 6 swings while Montaño added 4 kills.
Buijs posted 4 kills for Nebraska while Carol recorded 2 kills and 2 blocks. Nebraska hit just .154.
Ofoegbu led Atlanta, which hit .359, with 6 kills on 6 swings while Montaño added 4 kills.
Buijs posted 4 kills for Nebraska while Carol recorded 2 kills and 2 blocks. Nebraska hit just .154.
February 14, 2026 at 11:03 PM
LOVB Atlanta closes the first set with a 7-2 run to win it 25-22 over Nebraska.
Ofoegbu led Atlanta, which hit .359, with 6 kills on 6 swings while Montaño added 4 kills.
Buijs posted 4 kills for Nebraska while Carol recorded 2 kills and 2 blocks. Nebraska hit just .154.
Ofoegbu led Atlanta, which hit .359, with 6 kills on 6 swings while Montaño added 4 kills.
Buijs posted 4 kills for Nebraska while Carol recorded 2 kills and 2 blocks. Nebraska hit just .154.
Starters for LOVB Nebraska
OH: Larson, Buijs
MB: Carol, Thater
OPP: Drewniok
S: Blossom
L: Rodriguez
Starters for Atlanta
OH: Hudson, Adams
MB: Ofoegbu, Jehlarova
OPP: Montano
S: Fairbanks
L: Pannoy
OH: Larson, Buijs
MB: Carol, Thater
OPP: Drewniok
S: Blossom
L: Rodriguez
Starters for Atlanta
OH: Hudson, Adams
MB: Ofoegbu, Jehlarova
OPP: Montano
S: Fairbanks
L: Pannoy
February 14, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Starters for LOVB Nebraska
OH: Larson, Buijs
MB: Carol, Thater
OPP: Drewniok
S: Blossom
L: Rodriguez
Starters for Atlanta
OH: Hudson, Adams
MB: Ofoegbu, Jehlarova
OPP: Montano
S: Fairbanks
L: Pannoy
OH: Larson, Buijs
MB: Carol, Thater
OPP: Drewniok
S: Blossom
L: Rodriguez
Starters for Atlanta
OH: Hudson, Adams
MB: Ofoegbu, Jehlarova
OPP: Montano
S: Fairbanks
L: Pannoy
We are 30 minutes from first serve between LOVB Nebraska (3-5) and LOVB Atlanta (2-5) at the LOVB Classic in Kansas City. Nebraska recorded a sweep over Atlanta when the teams met on Jan. 18.
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February 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
We are 30 minutes from first serve between LOVB Nebraska (3-5) and LOVB Atlanta (2-5) at the LOVB Classic in Kansas City. Nebraska recorded a sweep over Atlanta when the teams met on Jan. 18.
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