Huskers Dominate Spartans in Sweep – Nebraska Athletics Official
The Nebraska volleyball team, currently ranked No. 1, achieved its eighth consecutive sweep by defeating Michigan State in straight sets. The match took place in East Lansing at the Breslin Center, where a record crowd of 11,578 spectators witnessed the event.
Match Overview: Huskers Dominate Against Spartans
The final scores of the sets were 25-15, 25-18, and 25-20. Nebraska’s performance was impressive, featuring a team hitting percentage of .383. Harper Murray emerged as the star player, contributing 13 kills without any errors, resulting in an impressive hitting percentage of .500.
Key Player Highlights
- Harper Murray: 13 kills, .500 hitting percentage, and achieved her 1,000th career kill.
- Taylor Landfair: Contributed eight kills with a hitting percentage of .500.
- Virginia Adriano: Added seven kills and three blocks.
- Rebekah Allick: Recorded six kills and five blocks with a .400 hitting percentage.
- Andi Jackson: Registered five kills and four blocks, hitting .571.
In addition to their offensive prowess, Nebraska also demonstrated strong defensive capabilities. The team served a season-high nine aces and recorded nine blocks compared to Michigan State’s four. Teraya Sigler and Andi Jackson each contributed three aces. The defensive effort was led by Sigler and Murray, with seven digs each, while libero Laney Choboy added six digs.
Game Breakdown by Sets
Set 1: Nebraska started strong, establishing an early lead with a 3-0 run. The Huskers maintained control, finishing the set with a hitting percentage of .636.
Set 2: A dominant start saw Nebraska jump to a 7-0 lead. The Spartans attempted a comeback but fell short as Nebraska secured the set 25-18.
Set 3: Despite a close contest, Nebraska held onto their lead, finally finishing the set 25-20 with a crucial kill from Adriano.
Looking Ahead
With this victory, Nebraska improved its record to 17-0 overall and 7-0 in the Big Ten Conference. They have won 25 consecutive sets. The Huskers will continue their campaign against Michigan on Sunday at 1 p.m. (CT) in a sold-out Crisler Center.
Ahead in the schedule, Nebraska faces Northwestern on October 24 and travels to Wisconsin on October 31, with hopes of maintaining their undefeated status.
