Nebraska Sweeps No. 11 Wisconsin in Straight Sets Triumph

No. 1 ranked Nebraska achieved a remarkable feat by sweeping No. 11 Wisconsin in straight sets. The match took place at the UW Field House, with Nebraska securing a final score of 25-22, 25-19, 25-13. This victory marks the Huskers’ 12th consecutive sweep, showcasing their dominance in the league.

Nebraska’s Strong Performance Against Wisconsin

The Huskers displayed excellent defense and offense throughout the match. They held Wisconsin to a hitting percentage of just .175, winning the blocking battle decisively at 9-3 and recording 54 digs. Teraya Sigler led the defense with 14 digs, while libero Laney Choboy contributed 10 digs.

Key Players and Stats

Offensively, junior outside hitter Harper Murray stood out, leading the team with 15 kills. Other notable contributions included:

• Andi Jackson: 12 kills with a .600 hitting percentage
• Rebekah Allick: 7 kills and 6 blocks
• Taylor Landfair: 6 kills on 12 attempts without errors

Bergen Reilly facilitated the offense effectively, providing 38 assists while contributing four blocks and three kills.

Set Breakdown

Nebraska gained an early advantage in the first set with a 5-1 run, leading 7-4. Wisconsin managed to tie the set at 18 thanks to strong serving from freshman Natalie Wardlow, who recorded two aces. However, Nebraska regained control, with Murray sealing the set with her seventh kill.

The second set saw Nebraska pull ahead after a tie at 4-4. They secured a commanding lead at 15-7, despite Wisconsin narrowing the gap to 17-13 with another ace from Wardlow.

In the third set, Nebraska surged ahead with a 6-0 run led by Murray’s serving, reaching an 11-4 advantage. Choboy’s performance contributed to another scoring spree, solidifying their lead at 21-9.

Wisconsin’s Highlights

Despite the loss, Wisconsin had strong performances from:

• Mimi Colyer: 14 kills with a .239 hitting percentage
• Grace Egan: 9 kills at a .471 clip and 9 digs
• Natalie Wardlow: 4 aces

This match ultimately marked Nebraska’s fourth consecutive win over Wisconsin, reinforcing their strong position in the rankings with a record of 21-0 and 11-0 in conference play.

Stay tuned for more updates on Nebraska volleyball and their journey through the season at El-Balad.