Huskers Secure 10th Consecutive Sweep Victory
The Nebraska Cornhuskers continued their dominant performance in college volleyball, achieving their 10th consecutive victory sweep. This impressive feat was highlighted by a decisive 25-17, 25-13, 25-17 win against Northwestern at the John Cook Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, attracting an audience of 8,516 fans.
Match Overview
With this victory, the Huskers now hold an impressive record of 19 wins and no losses, and they remain undefeated in the Big Ten Conference with a 9-0 record. Northwestern’s record now stands at 13 wins and 8 losses, with a 3-6 conference mark.
Statistical Highlights
- Nebraska hit .357 while limiting Northwestern to .099.
- The Huskers extended their streak of consecutive sets won to 31, tying the record set by the 2009 team.
- Top performances included:
- Harper Murray: 9 kills, 8 digs
- Rebekah Allick: 7 kills, .417 hitting percentage
- Teraya Sigler: 7 kills, .417 hitting percentage
- Andi Jackson: 6 kills, 5 blocks
- Bergen Reilly: 30 assists
- Laney Choboy: 10 digs
Set Breakdown
Set 1
The first set saw Nebraska take an early lead with a strong 7-0 run led by Sigler. Important contributions included kills by Murray and Jackson, which helped secure a 25-17 victory in this set.
Set 2
In the second set, Jackson initiated a 4-0 run, and the Huskers maintained momentum. The set concluded with another dominant performance, finishing 25-13.
Set 3
In the final set, Nebraska quickly gained a 7-3 lead, ultimately winning the set 25-17 with an ace from Adriano.
Looking Ahead
The Cornhuskers will continue their campaign at the Devaney Center, hosting Michigan State on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. As they aim to extend their unbeaten streak, fans are eager to see Nebraska’s next performance in the competitive Big Ten arena.
