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Nebraska Extends 44-Match Win Streak with 3-0 Sweep of Penn State
sports11 days ago

Nebraska Extends 44-Match Win Streak with 3-0 Sweep of Penn State

No. 1 Nebraska volleyball defeated No. 16 Penn State 3-0 at Rec Hall on October 1, extending their regular-season winning streak to 45 matches. Senior middle blocker Andi Jackson, the AVCA Player of the Week, recorded six blocks, while setter Bergen Reilly orchestrated a .440 hitting clip. The victory marked the fourth-fastest path to 250 career wins for head coach Dani Busboom Kelly. Nebraska now holds a 31-13 all-time advantage over Penn State and prepares to face Maryland on October 3.

Nebraska volleyball rallies past North Carolina in four sets, extending undefeated streak
sports24 days ago

Nebraska volleyball rallies past North Carolina in four sets, extending undefeated streak

No. 1 Nebraska defeated No. 25 North Carolina 3-1 (25-14, 20-25, 25-21, 25-10) at Bob Devaney Sports Center on Friday, Sept. 18, extending their undefeated season to 9-0. Middle blocker Andi Jackson led with 10 kills and four blocks, while outside hitter Harper Murray and libero Olivia Mauch provided crucial late-game support. Nebraska recorded a season-high 13 aces, a program record since at least 2010, to overcome a second-set loss and secure the victory.

Wrigley Field volleyball delays spark dance-off and crowd-boosting moments
sports1 month ago

Wrigley Field volleyball delays spark dance-off and crowd-boosting moments

At Chicago’s Wrigley Field, the Nebraska–Missouri women’s volleyball match was suspended due to hazardously humid, slippery outdoor court conditions after 43,067 fans had packed the stands; while crews tried to dry the surface and a logo was removed for traction, players from both teams kept the energy high with a towel-drying effort and a dance battle, and Andi Jackson led a crowd sing-along before the game was ultimately suspended and not rescheduled, with Kentucky–Penn State going ahead earlier that evening.

No. 1 Nebraska Rolls Past DePaul in Chicago, Extends Perfect Start
sports1 month ago

No. 1 Nebraska Rolls Past DePaul in Chicago, Extends Perfect Start

No. 1 Nebraska defeated DePaul in straight sets (25-19, 25-13, 25-15) in Chicago, with star blocker Andi Jackson out due to an ankle injury. Teraya Sigler sparked the opening set with eight kills, Harper Murray added 11, and the Huskers hit .434 as a team to improve to 4-0. The win set an Illinois single-match attendance record with 8,786 fans, and Nebraska used strong second-set serving and contributions from Campbell Flynn and Kenna Cogill to seal the sweep. They next face Missouri at Wrigley Field.

Huskers Seek Brookings Win in Non-Conference Clash vs. SDSU
sports1 month ago

Huskers Seek Brookings Win in Non-Conference Clash vs. SDSU

No. 1 Nebraska volleyball travels to Brookings for a non-conference showdown with South Dakota State after sweeping No. 2 Texas in Las Vegas; the matchup centers on hometown setter Bergen Reilly against SDSU’s loaded lineup led by Sylvie Zgonc, with Madison Burr’s injury absence noted. The game airs on Midco Sports Plus at 7 p.m. CDT on Sept. 2, 2026, with radio coverage on the Huskers Network.

Huskers Sweep No. 2 Texas in Dominant Top-2 Showdown
sports1 month ago

Huskers Sweep No. 2 Texas in Dominant Top-2 Showdown

Nebraska swept No. 2 Texas 3-0 (25-19, 25-19, 25-16) in a highly anticipated top-2 showdown, riding a 10-0 run to seize the match. The Huskers’ serving was sharp (7 aces, Texas had none) and Andi Jackson led with 9 kills (.571), followed by Harper Murray (8) and Teraya Sigler (7) as Nebraska displayed a balanced attack. The win sets up a midweek visit to South Dakota State and a Chicago swing against DePaul and Missouri at Wrigley Field.

Nebraska, SMU Advance to Spikes Under the Lights Final at AT&T Stadium
sports1 month ago

Nebraska, SMU Advance to Spikes Under the Lights Final at AT&T Stadium

In the inaugural Spikes Under the Lights at AT&T Stadium, four top college programs competed for a $150,000 winner’s prize (with each team receiving $200,000 to participate). Nebraska defeated Florida in a two-set semifinal, posting strong numbers (23 kills, 26 digs, 2 aces, 7 blocks) to reach the final, while SMU edged Penn State in the other semifinal after Suli Davis had 11 kills and delivered a clutch game-winning spike. The finalists will square off for the $150,000 prize.

Volleyball's Spikes Under the Lights Sets $1 Million Showdown at AT&T Stadium
sports1 month ago

Volleyball's Spikes Under the Lights Sets $1 Million Showdown at AT&T Stadium

AT&T Stadium hosts the first Spikes Under the Lights exhibition volleyball event featuring No. 1 Nebraska vs. No. 11 SMU (8 p.m. ET) and No. 10 Penn State vs. No. 17 Florida (9 p.m. ET) on TNT Sports, with a final at 10 p.m. ET. The event has a $1 million prize pool, distributing $200,000 to each participating team, $150,000 to the winner, and $50,000 to the runner-up. Nebraska, Penn State, SMU, and Florida headlines feature previews of returning stars and key players as they vie for the title.

sports9 months ago

Kentucky Volleyball Advances to NCAA Championship After Thrilling Win

The No. 3 Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team was eliminated in the NCAA National Semifinals by No. 1 Kentucky in a five-set match, ending their season with a 28-5 record. Key players included Mimi Colyer with 32 kills, Carter Booth with 21 kills, and strong performances from other team members, but Kentucky ultimately secured the win in the final set. Coach Kelly Sheffield reflected on the season as one of the most successful in his career.