The Nebraska Huskers are back at No. 1 in the preseason AVCA coaches poll, and if you thought last year’s Elite Eight exit stung, imagine how these seniors feel. After racking up an insane 33 consecutive wins, they hit a wall against eventual champions Texas A&M in that regional final. It was a brutal way to end such a dominant run, but guess what? They’re back, and it looks like they’re coming for that national title.
The Core’s Last Stand for the Championship
This isn’t just another season for Nebraska, it’s a curtain call for some serious talent. Outside hitter Harper Murray, middle blocker Andi Jackson, setter Bergen Reilly, and libero Laney Choboy are all in their senior year. You know they’ve got an extra fire in their belly, looking to grab that national title before they walk across the graduation stage. Coach Dani Busboom-Kelly is in her second year at the helm, and with this lethal core squad, all eyes are on her to lead them to the promised land. These women have been through the grinder, they know what it takes, and they know what it feels like to fall short. That drive? That’s what makes this team so dangerous.
Huskers Kicking Things Off Hot, Road Ahead Loaded
The Huskers haven’t wasted any time proving they mean business. They kicked off their regular season with some serious wins. They took down Florida 2-0 and SMU 2-0 on August 27 at AT&T Stadium. Then it was a 3-0 sweep against UNLV on August 29 in Las Vegas, followed by another dominant 3-0 victory over Texas on August 30. They kept that momentum rolling with road sweeps against South Dakota State 3-0 on September 2 and DePaul 3-0 on September 4. The only hiccup was the Missouri game at Wrigley Field on September 6, which got suspended due to weather. Now, they’re looking ahead to a busy stretch with New Mexico on September 10, Baylor on September 11, and Georgia Tech on September 12. You gotta circle the matchups against Creighton on September 16, North Carolina on September 18, and then their Big Ten openers against Rutgers on September 25 and Ohio State on September 26. This team is legit, and they’re not backing down from anyone.
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The Huskers are back on September 10 against New Mexico at 6:30 p.m. CT. This season isn’t just about wins and losses, it’s about these seniors chasing the national title that slipped through their fingers. You know they want it bad.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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