Pentagon AVCA Volleyball Program

Welcome to the 2025–26 Season!

Year after year, we set our sights on a lineup of events, competitions and athletic showcases that are guaranteed to bring more talent, excitement and energy to the Sanford Sports Complex. This season is no exception, and we’re excited to once again pack the house with the best fans around, including you!

On the basketball court, entertainment is a slam dunk. You’ll see professional play from the Skyforce, entering their 12th season at the Sanford Pentagon, plus highcaliber high school and collegiate-level competition. This includes a full slate of Division I men’s and women’s games throughout November and December.

Our volleyball fans are in for a huge season, too. For the first time at the Pentagon, we’re serving up a major AVCA First Serve doubleheader, featuring the defending national champion, Penn State. This nationally televised event also includes powerhouse programs from Kansas, Minnesota and Texas A&M. The NCAA Division II National Championships will be returning for the second year in a row, promising matchups you won’t want to miss this December.

Beyond the court, we’re hosting big MMA cards, major wrestling contests and so much more. Be on the lookout for music and entertainment announcements throughout the year and bookmark sanfordsports.com for easy access to all your Sanford Sports news, event and ticket information.

Welcome to the game. Welcome to the show. Welcome to Sanford Sports Complex.

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Milestone Madness: We made it to 100!

This season is history in the making at the Sanford Pentagon, as we’re set to host our 100th NCAA Division I basketball game. We’ll officially mark the occasion Nov. 10 with a marquee matchup featuring Iowa State vs. Mississippi State men’s hoops – and continue the celebration all year long.

From our first game in 2013 – where the No. 20 Wisconsin men’s team earned an 86-75 victory over St. John’s – to now, this milestone represents more than just a number. The last 12 years are a reflection of our commitment to a bold vision, hard work behind the scenes and, most importantly, a community of fans, partners and programs that have helped bring it to life.

Getting to 100 hasn’t always been easy, but it’s always been 100% worth the effort. When we opened our doors in September 2013, we knew we would face unique challenges. As a new and relatively unknown venue operating as part of a major health care system – based in a city without its own DI basketball program – Sanford Pentagon was unproven in the eyes of college sports. Our unique structure, however, soon became our key strength, as we remained agile in navigating major changes in collegiate athletics – through a global pandemic and the ever-evolving landscape of NIL, transfer portals and TV network protocols.

We’re incredibly grateful to the schools, teams, sponsors and partners who have trusted us along the way. Most of all, we’re thankful to the ones who fill these seats game after game – the fans who keep this place buzzing. Together, we have transformed these five walls of brick and mortar into a thriving hub for elite college sports – and so much more.

Here’s to 100 games; cheers to 100 more!

Sanford Sports Vice President, Operations

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SANFORD PENTAGON

The Pentagon is the cornerstone of the entire Sanford Sports Complex, and the home of state, regional and national sporting events, and the Sanford Sports Academy.

• Six perimeter high school-sized basketball courts

• Three collegiate and professional-sized practice courts

• Eleven tournament and fourteen practice volleyball courts

The collegiate and professional-sized Heritage Court is a throwback to the gymnasiums of the 1950s, updated with state-of-the-art scoreboards, executive suites, food and more.

Reminiscent of a time when sports were pure and simple, the Heritage Court will take you through time, and bring you right back to the reminiscent days of basketball.

Adjacent to the Pentagon is the Sanford Fieldhouse. Together these facilities will provide sports-specific development opportunities for athletes from the interscholastic level to the professionals.

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ROSTERS

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ROSTERS

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All-time Results (by year)

1995 - Lincoln, Neb. (Host: Nebraska) Semifinals

Stanford def. Cal State Northridge 15-1, 15-2, 15-7

Nebraska def. Penn State 15-4, 15-3, 15-6

Consolation

Penn Stale def. Cal State Northridge 15-5, 15-9, 15-1

Championship

Stanford def. Nebraska 8-15, 15-11, 15-13, 17-15

1996 - Normal, Ill. (Host: Illinois State) Semifinals

Nebraska def. Illinois State 12-15, 15-11, 15-3, 17-15

Hawai‘i def. Florida 15-12, 15-11, 6-15, 15-13

Consolation

Florida def. Illinois State 15-4, 15-4, 15-1

Championship

Hawai‘i def. Nebraska 15-12, 16-14, 15-9

1997 - Stanford, Calif. (Host: Stanford) Semifinals

Penn State def. Brigham Young 15-8, 15-5, 12-15, 15-13

Stanford def. Texas A&M 12-15, 15-9, 15-11, 15-9

Consolation

Brigham Young def. Texas A&M 15-5, 15-8, 15-10

Championship

Penn State def. Stanford 15-8, 15-13, 15-9

1998 - Albuquerque, N.M. (Host: New Mexico) Semifinals

USC def. Wisconsin 15-1, 15-7, 15-8

Long Beach St. def. New Mexico 15-5, 15-9, 15-4

Consolation

Wisconsin def. New Mexico. 15-7, 15-5, 15-8

Championship

Long Beach State def. USC 15-7, 10-15, 15-1, 9-15, 15-12

1999 - Lincoln, Neb. (Host: Nebraska) Semifinals

Florida def. Penn State 15-12, 8-15, 15-10, 10-15, 15-12

Pacific def. Nebraska 15-12, 8-15, 15-6, 9-15, 15-8

Consolation

Penn State def. Nebraska 11-15, 15-12, 15-8, 16-14

Championship

Pacific def. Florida 9-15, 16-14, 15-10, 9-15, 15-10

2000 - Gainesville, Fla. (Host: Florida) Semifinals

UCLA def. Penn State 8-15, 15-12, 15-2, 13-15, 15-12

Colorado State def. Florida 15-7, 15-5, 4-15, 15-9

Consolation

Penn Stale def. Florida 15-7, 8-15, 15-5, 16-14

Championship

Colorado State def. UCLA 15-8, 8-15, 15-12, 11-15, 17-15

2001 - Stockton, Calif. (Host: Pacific) Semifinals

Nebraska def. Hawai‘i 30-17, 30-27, 30-24

Pacific def. Wisconsin 30-24, 33-31, 29-31, 30-25

Consolation

Wisconsin def. Hawai‘i 30-22, 31-29, 30-26

Championship

Nebraska def. Pacific 30-21, 32-30, 27-30, 30-24

2002 - Minneapolis, Minn. (Host: Minnesota) Semifinals

Stanford def. Northern Iowa 30-19, 30-27, 30-19

Minnesota def. Pepperdine 30-24, 30-25, 30-28

Consolation

Northern Iowa def. Pepperdine 21-30, 30-21, 22-30, 30-23, 15-13

Championship

Stanford def. Minnesota 30-21, 24-30, 30-27, 30-21

2003 - Honolulu, Hawai‘i (Host: Hawai‘i) Semifinals

USC def. Florida 31-29, 30-17, 30-25

Hawai‘i def. Kansas State 30-26, 30-23, 30-23

Consolation

Florida def. Kansas State 30-16, 30-26, 29-31, 30-22

Championship

USC def Hawai‘i 30-22, 30-26, 31-29

2004 - Fort Collins, Colo. (Host: Colorado State) Semifinals

USC def. Georgia Tech 30-20, 30-24, 30-18

Minnesota def. Colorado State 23-30, 30-24, 30-22, 30-27

Consolation

Colorado State def. Georgia Tech 30-26, 28-30, 30-26, 30-28

Championship

USC def. Minnesota 25-30, 32-30, 26-30, 30-28, 15-12

2005 - Omaha, Neb. (Host: Nebraska) Semifinals

Stanford def. Penn State 30-24, 30-24, 28-30, 23-30, 15-10

Nebraska del. Hawai‘i 30-23, 30-26, 30-21

Consolation

Penn State def. Hawai‘i 30-27, 30-26, 30-18

Championship

Nebraska def. Stanford 30-23, 31-29, 33-31

2006 - Madison, Wis. (Host: Wisconsin) Semifinals

Texas def. Wisconsin 30-28, 30-18, 30-22

Washington def. Ohio 31-29, 30-22, 30-26

Consolation

Wisconsin def. Ohio 24-30, 32-30, 30-32, 30-17, 15-11

Championship

Texas def. Washington 30-24, 23-30, 30-27, 28-30, 15-13

2007 - Omaha, Wis. (Host: Wisconsin) Semifinals

Nebraska def. Tennessee 30-15, 30-19, 30-18

UCLA def. Utah 30-23, 30-21, 30-27

Consolation

Tennessee def. Utah 10-30, 30-25, 23-30, 30-23, 18-16

Championship

Nebraska def. UCLA 30-23, 22-30, 30-18, 30-21

2008 – Omaha, Neb. Conference Challenge format

Big 12 Conference vs. Pac-10 Conference

Nebraska def. Stanford 3-0

Texas def. USC 3-0

Nebraska def. USC 3-1

Stanford def. Texas 3-2

2009 – Omaha, Neb. Conference Challenge format

Big 12 Conference vs. Big 10 Conference

Nebraska def. Minnesota 3-2

Michigan def. Kansas State 3-1

Minnesota def. Kansas State 3-2

Michigan def. Nebraska 3-0

2010 – Omaha, Neb. Conference Challenge format

Big 12 Conference vs. Southeastern Conference

Florida def. Iowa State 3-1

Nebraska def. Kentucky 3-0

Florida def. Nebraska 3-2

Iowa State def. Kentucky 3-0

2011 – University Park, Pa. Conference Challenge format

Big 10 Conference vs. Pac-10 Conference

Oregon def. Penn State 3-1

USC def. Minnesota 3-2

Penn State def. USC 3-2

Minnesota def. Oregon 3-2

2014 – Ames, Iowa, and Lincoln, Neb.

Iowa State and Nebraska hosted two matches each

Florida State def. Nebraska 18-25, 27-25, 25-23, 25-23

Stanford def. Iowa State 25-16, 25-18, 25-19

Florida State def. Iowa State 25-21, 25-16, 25-11

Stanford def. Nebraska 25-17, 25-17, 25-19

2024 – Louisville, Ky. (Host: Louisville)

Nebraska def. Kentucky 21-25, 25-22, 15-25, 20-25

Louisville def. Wisconsin 25-18, 17-25, 24-26, 20-25

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YOUR HOME FOR HOOPS HISTORY

Sanford Pentagon is honored to feature the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame

The Sanford Pentagon is the proud home of the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame.

Displays change regularly – from looking back at a time when more than 300 South Dakota communities rallied around their hometown heroes to celebrating the magical moments of today.

Featuring timeless memorabilia highlighting the state’s hardwood history, display cases are featured in the lobby area just to the right of the Sanford Pentagon Store. Permanently displayed on the second floor are panels with all state public school championship teams from 1912 through 1985 and Catholic school champions from 1937 through 1964.

The South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame is always seeking fresh items of interest.

If you, a family member or a friend have a piece of memorabilia, please contact Bob Swanhorst at btswan@sio.midco.net or (605) 321-0521

VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS & TRAINING CAMP

Sanford Sports Academy in Sioux Falls offers Local, Regional and National level club volleyball teams for 11U-18U athletes. Club teams consist of weekly practices and weekend tournaments as well as access to a knowledgeable coaching staff, full -time athletic trainers and strength training staff.

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11U-14U: October 12 & 19

15U-18U: November 16 & 18

Tryouts | Sanford Pentagon

11U-13U: October 26

14U: October 28

15U-16U: November 23

17U-18U: November 24

It's tournament time

The Sanford Pentagon is proud again to host a series of fall and winter basketball tournaments for boys and girls in elementary school and high school.

All events are available to watch via live streaming and are covered by Sanford Health certified athletic trainers.

The dates are as follows. Registration is open now at SanfordSports.com.

*Tip-Off Tournament. Nov. 22. Boys and girls, Grades 4-8.

*Backboard Bash. Dec. 6. Boys and girls, Grades 4-8.

*Holiday Hoops. Dec. 20. Boys and girls, Grades 4-8.

*Presidents Bowl. Dec. 27-28. Boys and girls, Grades 4-8.

*Winter Slam. Jan. 10. Boys and girls, Grades 4-8.

* Blizzard Blowout. Jan. 24. Boys and girls, Grades 4-8.

* Rim Rocker. Feb. 7. Boys and girls, Grades 4-8.

* Heat Up The Hardwood. Feb. 14-15 Boys and girls, Grades 4-8.

For more information, email lead events specialist Kiah Damme-Krieger at kiah.damme@sanfordhealth.org: