Huskers Dominate No. 16 Nittany Lions in Exciting Victory at Rec Hall – Nebraska Athletics
Nebraska Volleyball Team Shines with Dominant Victory over Penn State
Impressive Win for Nebraska Volleyball in Pennsylvania
The top-ranked Nebraska volleyball team showcased their strength by defeating No. 16 Penn State in an overwhelming display at Rec Hall, University Park, on Friday night. The Huskers triumphed with set scores of 25-6, 25-15, and 25-13 to maintain their perfect season record at 13-0 and 3-0 in the Big Ten Conference.
Outstanding Performance Statistics
Nebraska achieved a season-high hitting percentage of .437 while restricting Penn State to an unprecedented low of -.114. The Nittany Lions’ total of 34 points is their lowest since the rally scoring era began in 2001, and the first set saw them only manage six points. This performance marked Nebraska’s first straight-set victory at Rec Hall since 2017.
Key Players and Match Highlights
Rebekah Allick was instrumental with nine kills on a .615 hitting percentage and contributed four blocks. Virginia Adriano also shone with eight kills and a .545 hitting rate. Other significant contributors included Andi Jackson and Harper Murray, each with six kills. Setters Bergen Reilly facilitated with 26 assists and eight digs, while Olivia Mauch led with 10 digs.
Decisive Match Statistics
The Huskers dominated the match statistics, registering a 39-16 advantage in kills, a 34-20 edge in digs, and a 9.5-5 lead in blocks. Penn State’s standout was Kennedy Martin, who contributed 11 kills despite hitting just .182.
| Statistic | Nebraska | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Kills | 39 | 16 |
| Digs | 34 | 20 |
| Blocks | 9.5 | 5 |
Set-by-Set Breakdown
- Set 1: Nebraska recovered from an initial 0-2 deficit with a powerful 10-1 run, concluding the set at 25-6.
- Set 2: Consistent team effort kept Nebraska ahead, as they led the entire set to win 25-15.
- Set 3: Nebraska established control early in the set, closing the match with a 25-13 win after an 8-0 serving run by Reilly.
Looking Ahead
Nebraska continues its campaign on Saturday evening as they face Rutgers. Fans can catch the action streamed on B1G+ or listen via the Huskers Radio Network. This match is crucial as Nebraska aims to extend their undefeated streak this season.
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