SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Nebraska Huskers achieved a commanding 4-0 victory against the Iowa State Cyclones in a volleyball match held at the Sanford Pentagon. The match took place on Saturday in front of a crowd of 3,376 fans.
Nebraska’s Performance Overview
Throughout the match, Nebraska showcased impressive skill, hitting .360, while Iowa State struggled at .171. Key players for the Huskers included:
- Skyler Pierce – 8 kills, .889 hitting percentage
- Virginia Adriano – 8 kills, .667 hitting percentage
- Teraya Sigler – 8 kills, .571 hitting percentage
- Harper Murray – 6 kills
- Andi Jackson – 5 kills
Set-by-Set Breakdown
The match progressed through four sets with distinct highlights:
- Set 1: Nebraska broke out to a 13-6 lead, with five early kills from Adriano, but Iowa State made it close at 15-13. Nebraska secured the set 25-17.
- Set 2: Murray and Pierce contributed significantly, building a 13-6 lead. Despite Iowa State narrowing the gap to three points at 17-14, Nebraska closed out the set 25-16.
- Set 3: The Huskers quickly gained an 8-3 lead. Nebraska maintained control, winning the set 25-16 with key contributions from Jackson and DiVita.
- Set 4: After trailing 12-10, the Huskers rallied with significant kills to take a 14-12 lead. After a tense finish, Nebraska won the set 26-24, securing the match.
Key Match Statistics
The Huskers recorded a total of 11 blocks, with notable individual performances such as:
- Keoni Williams – 3 solo blocks
- Kenna Cogill – 3 blocks
- Andi Jackson – 3 blocks
Bergen Reilly, returning to her hometown, played a pivotal role in the first two sets, achieving 17 assists along with five digs. Campbell Flynn then contributed 18 assists and six digs in sets three and four.
Upcoming Matches
Looking ahead, the Nebraska Huskers will face the Creighton Bluejays next Friday at 7 p.m. The match will take place at D.J. Sokol Arena in Omaha and will be broadcasted on Nebraska Public Media.
