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No. 1 Nebraska Volleyball Extends Unbeaten Streak
16 Oct
Summary
- Nebraska volleyball secured a decisive straight-sets victory over Northwestern.
- Key players like Andi Jackson and Harper Murray led the team's strong performance.
- The Huskers' defense limited Northwestern to a .030 hitting percentage.
The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team, now 18-0 overall and 7-0 in conference play, decisively swept Northwestern on Thursday night. The Huskers secured the victory in straight sets (25-17, 25-14, 25-15), displaying sharp performance on the road.
Despite the absence of middle blocker Manaia Ogbechie due to illness, Nebraska's defense proved formidable, holding Northwestern to a .030 hitting percentage. Andi Jackson was a standout player, contributing 10 kills and six blocks. The team hit .287 and recorded nine service aces, with Bergen Reilly leading the charge with three aces.
Harper Murray continued her impressive offensive streak with six kills in the first set, helping Nebraska close out the frame with an 8-0 run. Kenna Cogill made significant defensive contributions in the second set with four blocks. The Huskers also utilized their bench depth in the third set, with players like Ke Keri Leimbach and Laney Choboy seeing action.
Nebraska is set to return home to face No. 13 Purdue on Saturday, October 17. The match is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network and Huskers Radio Network.
