Nebraska women’s volleyball is absolutely on fire, storming out of the gate this season ranked No. 1 in the preseason AVCA coaches poll and crushing every opponent in their path so far. This team is already looking like a force, ready to dominate, and they’ve shown it with a perfect 4-0 record right out of the gate.
The Huskers Are on a Mission After Last Year’s Heartbreak
Remember last year? These Huskers won a ridiculous 33 consecutive matches, sat at the very top of the national polls, but then fell short. They lost to eventual champions Texas A&M in the Elite Eight. That kind of sting leaves a mark, right? Now, it’s a “curtain call” for a serious core of talent. Outside hitter Harper Murray, middle blocker Andi Jackson, setter Bergen Reilly, and libero Laney Choboy are all seniors, and you can bet they’ve got an extra sense of determination to grab that national title before they graduate. Coach Dani Busboom-Kelly is in her second year at the helm, and she’s got these players locked in.
An Unstoppable Start and What’s Next
This team isn’t just winning, they’re straight-up dominating. They kicked things off with a couple of wins on August 27, beating Florida 2-0 and then SMU 2-0 at AT&T Stadium. They didn’t slow down, taking down UNLV 3-0 on August 29 in Las Vegas, and then capping off that quick four-game run by shutting out Texas 3-0 on August 30, also in Vegas. That’s a perfect 4-0 to start the season, making a real statement. Want to catch them live? You can find their matches across a bunch of networks including Fox, FS1, TNT, Big Ten Network, and Nebraska Public Media, plus streaming options like fubo, DIRECTV, and B1G+.
So, what’s next for these No. 1 Huskers? They’re on the road Wednesday, September 2, facing South Dakota State at 7 p.m. CT. Then they head to DePaul on Friday, September 4, for a 5 p.m. CT match that’ll be on FS1 and fubo. With that senior class eyeing a national title, every game is huge. Can they keep this momentum rolling and finish what they started last year? You know they’re hungry for it.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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