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Huskers Face West Coast Gauntlet: Oregon & Washington Await
6 Nov
Summary
- Nebraska volleyball team ends regular season road slate.
- No. 1 Nebraska faces No. 12 Oregon and No. 18 Washington.
- Setter Bergen Reilly earns 16th Big Ten weekly honor.
The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team is concluding its regular season road schedule with consecutive ranked matchups on the west coast. They will face No. 12 Oregon and No. 18 Washington this weekend.
Recently, the Cornhuskers demonstrated resilience by overcoming slow starts in matches against Michigan and Michigan State. Both opponents claimed the opening set, but Nebraska rallied to win three straight sets in each contest, maintaining their undefeated status and top position in the Big Ten standings.
Nebraska's setter, Bergen Reilly, has been honored with her 16th career Big Ten weekly award. She was instrumental in orchestrating the Husker offense, which hit at a .380 percentage. Reilly averaged 12.88 assists per set and contributed five service aces across the two victories.
The Oregon Ducks, coached by Trent Kersten, have a 19-3 record in 2026. They are led by sophomore Alanah Clemente, the Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Oregon's offensive balance is notable, with strong contributions from international players like Sjakkie Donkers and Dalia Virlan.
The Washington Huskies, under Head Coach Leslie Gabriel, are having a strong 2026 season with a 17-4 record. Despite key departures, they rely on underclassmen, including sophomore outside hitter Simona Mateska, who leads the team in points and kills. Freshman libero Kaitlyn Nguyen leads the Big Ten in digs per set.
