Huskers Dominate! Nebraska Volleyball Sweeps Lipscomb, Faces Kentucky Next!
Nebraska Volleyball Continues Undefeated Streak
The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team showcased its dominance, sweeping Lipscomb in a decisive victory at Allen Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The Huskers improved their record to 3-0, while the Bisons suffered their first loss of the season. A record crowd of 4,235 witnessed the Huskers' impressive performance.
The match scores were 25-13, 25-21, and 25-15, reflecting Nebraska's consistent control throughout the game. The Huskers displayed a balanced offensive attack, led by Taylor Landfair and Harper Murray, who each recorded seven kills. Landfair's efficiency was particularly noteworthy, achieving a .778 hitting percentage on nine swings. Freshman Skyler Pierce also made a significant contribution with six kills in her collegiate debut. Andi Jackson added five kills and two blocks, while Manaia Ogbechie contributed five kills on nine swings.
Bergen Reilly started the match at setter, providing 11 assists and an ace. Campbell Flynn took over for the final two sets, recording 22 assists. Olivia Mauch led the defense with a match-high 14 digs, followed by Laney Choboy with 12. The Huskers outhit Lipscomb .315 to .043 and held a significant advantage in kills (42-22) and digs (43-25). Impressively, ten different Huskers recorded a kill during the match, demonstrating the team's depth and versatility.
Key Moments in the Sweep
- Set 1: A 3-3 tie was quickly broken by a four-kill run, fueled by Murray, Landfair, and Jackson. Murray's ace extended the lead, and Landfair's kill put NU up 9-3. Nebraska cruised to a 25-13 victory, hitting .444.
- Set 2: Ogbechie made her Husker debut, contributing a crucial kill. A 4-0 run, featuring kills from Landfair and Murray, and an ace from Jackson, put NU ahead 8-4. Despite a comeback attempt from Lipscomb, the Huskers maintained their lead and secured a 25-21 win.
- Set 3: Nebraska continued its strong play, closing out the match with a 25-15 victory.
Next Up: Top 10 Matchup Against Kentucky
Nebraska will face another tough challenge on Sunday in a nationally televised game against Kentucky. The Wildcats, like Nebraska, swept Lipscomb. This matchup, dubbed the Broadway Block Party, will be held at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena and broadcasted on ABC. This is a significant game for Nebraska's new coach, Dani Busboom Kelly, who previously coached at Louisville and has a winning streak against Kentucky.
Harper Murray has been a standout player for the Huskers, already accumulating 32 kills this season. Middle hitters Rebekah Allick and Andie Jackson have also been key contributors with 24 and 20 kills, respectively. This promises to be an exciting and highly competitive match between two top-ranked teams.