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Nebraska’s Bergen Reilly named Big Ten Setter of the Week

This is the second time she’s won the award this season and the sixth of her career. 

Nebraska sophomore setter Bergen Reilly was named Big Ten Setter of the Week earlier this week. This is the second time she’s won the award this season and the sixth of her career.

Reilly averaged 12.18 assists per set, 3.45 digs per set, and helped her team to a .315 team-hitting percentage. The Huskers finished the week with a record of 3-0 and a pair of top-15 wins.

She is averaging 11.48 assists per set on the season, good enough for third in the country. The Sioux Falls, S.D. native had a career-high 58 assists with 13 digs in a 3-2 win over No. 9 Creighton. She also had double-doubles of 41 assists and 15 digs against No. 14 Arizona State and 35 assists and 10 digs against Wichita State.

Nebraska is 8-1 on the season and will play again on Wednesday night when it hosts No. 2 Stanford at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The game will start at 7:00 p.m. CT and be broadcast on the Big Ten Network.

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Pair of Huskers help U.S. Volleyball U21 team win gold

Bergen Reilly and Andi Jackson were part of the U.S. U21 National Team’s victory at the NORCECA U21 Continental Championship in Toronto, Canada.

A pair of Nebraska sophomores helped the United States win a gold medal over the weekend. Bergen Reilly and Andi Jackson were part of the U.S. U21 National Team’s victory at the NORCECA U21 Continental Championship in Toronto, Canada.

Team USA defeated Puerto Rico in straight sets (25-12, 25-16, 25-16) on Sunday. The United States finished the tournament without losing a set across five tournament matches. Reilly set the United States to a .464 hitting percentage, while Jackson finished with nine kills, three blocks, and one ace.

The team also includes Husker commits, Campbell Flynn, and Teraya Sigler. Nebraska also saw seniors Merrit Beason, Taylor Landfair, and Lexi Rodriguez win the silver medal at the NORCECA Final Six over the weekend.

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Four Huskers qualify for US Women’s Volleyball U21 national team

Sophomores Andi Jackson and Bergen Reilly will be joined by 2025 commits Campbell Flynn and Teraya Sigler when the United States goes to Toronto to play in the U21 NORCECA Continental Championship. 

Four current and future Nebraska Cornhuskers have qualified for the United States Women’s National Volleyball U21 National Team. Sophomores Andi Jackson and Bergen Reilly will be joined by 2025 commits Campbell Flynn and Teraya Sigler when the United States goes to Toronto to play in the U21 NORCECA Continental Championship.

Heather Olmstead, the head coach of the BYU women’s volleyball team, will coach the team. Olmstead expressed gratitude at being named head coach.

“Coaching for USA Volleyball is one of the highest honors in our sport. It’s a humbling opportunity for me to learn from some of the best coaches and players in the United States. (U.S. Women’s Head Coach) Karch Kiraly and his staff have done an incredible job with the culture and performance of USA Volleyball. The chance to lead any U.S. team is an honor. I’m very grateful and excited to have this opportunity to work with this talented group of athletes and staff.”

Olmstead will be joined by assistant coaches Alex Dunphy of Stanford and Jaylen Reyes of Nebraska. U21 NORCECA Continental Championship will begin on Tuesday in Toronto.

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Nebraska volleyball falls to Texas in NCAA Championship Game

The Huskers entered Sunday afternoon looking to claim its sixth national title in volleyball.

The Huskers entered Sunday afternoon looking to claim its sixth national title in volleyball. But one final opponent stood in their way, reigning national champion Texas. The experienced Longhorns outmatched the No. 1 Huskers, resulting in a sweep (22-25, 14-25, 11-25) for Texas to win their second straight national championship.

Following an intense back-and-forth first set, Texas quickly ran away with the match, dominating Nebraska in the next two sets. The Huskers finished with their lowest hitting percentage of the season, .013, while also surrendering a hitting percentage of .264.

The Longhorns’ main strength came in serves and total kills. They finished with 38 kills and 12 aces on the day. Nebraska meanwhile only earned mustered up 20 kills and two service aces.

Freshman Harper Murray finished the match as Nebraska’s leader in kills, delivering seven off 23 total attacks. Murray also landed both of the Huskers’ service aces. Freshman Andi Jackson finished with the second-most kills for Nebraska, earning four off nine attacks.

Bekka Allick led Nebraska in blocks with four, while also landing three kills off seven attacks. Freshman Bergen Reilly concluded the season with 17 set assists and six digs for the Huskers. Reilly tied with Lexi Rodriguez for the most digs in the match for Nebraska.

Nebraska volleyball sweeps Pitt to advance to the NCAA Championship

The No. 1 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers entered the Final Four of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Thursday night, facing off against Pittsburgh.

The No. 1 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers entered the Final Four of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Thursday night, facing off against Pittsburgh. The Huskers swept the Panthers (25-20, 25-23, 25-17) in dominating fashion to advance to its 11th NCAA Championship Game.

The Huskers held the lead for nearly the entire match, trailing for just four rallies. Nebraska hit .245 against Pittsburgh and limited the Panthers to a .137 attack percentage, which marked Pitt’s second-lowest mark of the season and its lowest since its season opener against BYU.

Harper Murray racked up the most kills for the Huskers, landing 13 off 33 attacks while also earning five digs. Merritt Beason followed with eight kills off 26 attacks and accompanied it with five blocks, four digs, and four service aces. Ally Batenhorst also tallied up eight kills off 21 attacks and added four blocks.

Bekka Allick led the block for Nebraska, putting up 10 in the win. Allick also racked up four kills off seven attacks. Andi Jackson added to the offense with five kills off nine attacks. Bergen Reilly once again delivered in set assists, serving up 31. Lexi Rodriguez finished as the team leader in digs with 14.

With the win, Nebraska advances to the NCAA Championship, where it’ll take on Texas on Sunday afternoon. The match is set for 2 p.m. and will be televised on ABC.

Four Huskers named to AVCA All-American Team

Four Nebraska volleyball players were named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-America Teams on Wednesday morning.

On Wednesday morning, four Nebraska volleyball players were named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-America Teams. Merritt Beason and Lexi Rodriguez were named to the AVCA All-America First Team.

Setter Bergen Reilly was selected to the AVCA All-America Second Team, while outside hitter Harper Murray was named to the Third Team. Rodriguez is now a three-time All-American, while Beason, Reilly, and Murray are all first-time selections.

The No. 1 ranked Cornhuskers are 32-1 and will take the floor on Thursday night in the Final Four. Nebraska will face Pittsburgh at 6:00 p.m. in Tampa, Florida.

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Nebraska volleyball takes down Arkansas to punch its ticket to the Final Four

The No. 1 Huskers concluded the second week of the NCAA Tournament in the Elite Eight.

The No. 1 Huskers concluded the second week of the NCAA Tournament in the Elite Eight. One team stood in their way from heading to Tampa, No. 9 and third-seed Arkansas. The Razorbacks brought the fight to Nebraska, hanging with them throughout three of the four sets. But the Huskers held their ground at home and took down Arkansas (26-24, 25-14, 21-25,25-22) to punch their ticket to the Final Four.

The defense was the name of the game in the win. Both teams finished the night under .200 in hitting, falling victim to blocks, digs, and attack errors. The Razorbacks did have an advantage over Nebraska in one category: service aces. Arkansas finished the match with eight aces, while the Huskers only shot one. But Nebraska triumphed in every other stat category, finishing with 57 kills off 155 attacks, 78 digs, and 17 blocks.

Merritt Beason and Harper Murray acted as the main driving force for the Huskers’ offense, combining 34 kills off 89 attacks. The duo also combined for 23 digs to add to Nebraska’s defensive showing. Bekka Allick finished as the Huskers’ lead blocker, racking up 12 for a career-high.

Bergen Reilly again finished with another stellar showing at setter, delivering 40 set assists and 16 digs. Lexi Rodriguez finished as Nebraska’s leader in digs, cracking 20 for the first time this season. Freshman Laney Choboy also served up a collection of digs, earning 13 to be one shy of her season high.

The Huskers travel down to Tampa, Florida, and will play Pittsburgh in the Final Four for the second straight time. The match is set for Thursday night, but the time is to be determined.

Nebraska volleyball advances to Sweet Sixteen following sweep over Missouri

The No. 1 Huskers returned to postseason action with the second round of the NCAA Tournament Saturday night.

The No. 1 Huskers returned to postseason action with the second round of the NCAA Tournament Saturday night. Nebraska played host to eighth-seeded Missouri and swept the Tigers to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.

The Huskers once again brought a powerhouse showing to ensure victory over Missouri. Nebraska produced 35 kills off 87 attacks and 14 total blocks, while the Tigers finished with 36 kills off 101 attacks and five total blocks. Attack errors also plagued Missouri as it suffered 27 in the match, while the Huskers only saw 12.

Merritt Beason continued to be Nebraska’s leader in the kill column, this time racking up 12 off 23 attacks. Bergen Reilly accompanied Beason’s offensive performance by delivering an all-around showcase. The freshman finished the match with 26 set assists, 10 digs, four service aces, and two blocks while also snatching two kills off five attacks.

Lexi Rodriguez earned the honors of being the Huskers’ leader in digs on the night, tallying up 11 while also earning three set assists. Bekka Allick and freshman Andi Jackson led the block party in the win. Allick put up eight, while Jackson delivered six.

Nebraska will remain host for the Sweet Sixteen and the Elite Eight as it welcomes Georgia Tech, Kentucky, and either Arkansas or TCU. The Huskers will face off against Georgia Tech for the Sweet Sixteen next week.

 

Nebraska volleyball sweeps Long Island in opening round

The No. 1 Huskers began the NCAA tournament for the 42nd consecutive season, hosting the Northeast Conference Champions, Long Island.

The No. 1 Huskers began the NCAA tournament for the 42nd consecutive season, hosting Northeast Conference Champions, Long Island. Nebraska swept the Sharks (25-13, 25-16, 25-22) to advance to the second round.

The Huskers controlled the match from the start despite Long Island attempting a comeback in the third set. Nebraska finished the night with 44 kills off 100 attacks, while the Sharks only produced 28 kills off 93 attacks.

Merritt Beason led the Huskers in the win, racking up 13 kills off 23 attacks, along with seven digs. Freshman Harper Murray finished second on the night for Nebraska in kills, delivering nine off 26 attacks while also snatching eight digs.

Freshman Laney Choboy topped the Huskers’ stats sheet for digs, cracking double-digits with ten on the night. Freshman Bergen Reilly meanwhile continued her role as setter, aiding with 33 set assists, nine digs, and even three service aces.

Nebraska advances to the second round of the tournament and will play host to Missouri on Saturday night. The match is set for 7:00 p.m. and can be viewed on ESPN+. The winner will advance to the Sweet Sixteen to take on Georgia Tech.

 

Husker volleyball dominate Big Ten Conference honors

The Nebraska volleyball team dominated the postseason honors for the Big Ten Conference.

The Nebraska volleyball team dominated the postseason honors for the Big Ten Conference. The Huskers would see seven team members win awards, including head coach John Cook, who was named the Big Ten Volleyball Coach of the Year.

The Huskers would win four of the five individual awards. Junior libero Lexi Rodriguez won Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year for the second time. Bergen Reilly was named Setter of the Year and is the first freshman to win Setter of the Year, and Harper Murray was awarded Big Ten Freshman of the Year.

Those three players and Merritt Beason were named All-Big Ten First Team. Beason and Rodriguez were unanimous selections. It’s the first time the Huskers have had four first-team selections since it joined the Big Ten in 2011. Bekka Allick and Andi Jackson were also named second-team All-Big Ten.