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Huskers face Reilly's home state Jackrabbits
2 Sep
Summary
- Huskers play in Bergen Reilly's home state on Wednesday.
- South Dakota State won two consecutive Summit League titles.
- SDSU seeks first NCAA tournament win since 2007.
The #1 Nebraska Cornhuskers (2-0) are heading to Brookings, South Dakota, to face the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (1-2) on Wednesday night. This matchup is significant as it takes place in the home state of Huskers' setter Bergen Reilly.
South Dakota State has been a formidable force in the Summit League, securing regular-season titles in both 2024 and 2025. However, their success has not translated to the NCAA Tournament, where they haven't claimed a victory since 2007, finishing as runner-up in the last two seasons.
This game is a crucial part of the Huskers' pre-conference schedule. Following their trip to South Dakota, they will play DePaul in Chicago and then face Missouri at Wrigley Field. The match against SDSU is scheduled for 7:00 PM CST and will be available for viewing on MidCo Sports Plus for a $10 single-game pass.
The Jackrabbits are led by seniors Joslyn Richardson and Sylvie Zgonc, who have been instrumental in the team's turnaround from a 9-20 record in their freshman year to a 27-3 record by the following season. Zgonc, in particular, has garnered numerous accolades, including Summit League Player of the Year for three consecutive years (2023-2025) and multiple AVCA awards.
