Nebraska volleyball is back on the court, ranked No. 1 in the preseason AVCA coaches poll, and it is clear their heartbreaking Elite Eight loss last year still fuels the fire. This is not just another fall season for the Huskers; this is a redemption tour led by a core of seniors ready to dominate.
The Unfinished Business of a No. 1 Squad
Last year, everyone saw Nebraska sitting strong at the top of the national polls, rattling off an unbelievable 33 consecutive matches. Then, boom, they fell to eventual champions Texas A&M in the Elite Eight. That loss, man, that stings, especially when you have a team poised for a title. Now, this era of Nebraska volleyball is staring down its “curtain call” with a lethal core squad heading into their senior year. Outside hitter Harper Murray, middle blocker Andi Jackson, setter Bergen Reilly, and libero Laney Choboy, they are all playing with an extra sense of determination. They are absolutely looking to secure a national title before they graduate, and you know Dani Busboom-Kelly, in her second year at the helm, is pushing them hard for it.
Early Season Dominance: Crushing the Competition
You wanna talk about making a statement? The Huskers have been an absolute force out of the gate. They started their season strong, taking down Florida and SMU in back-to-back 2-0 wins at AT&T Stadium on August 27. Then they rolled through UNLV and Texas in Las Vegas, both 3-0 sweeps, on August 29 and 30. They kept that momentum going on the road, sweeping South Dakota State on September 2 and DePaul on September 4, both 3-0. Even with a match against Missouri at Wrigley Field getting postponed, this team has not slowed down. They swept New Mexico and Baylor on September 10 and 11, then powered past Georgia Tech 3-1 on September 12. Creighton fell 3-0 on September 16, and North Carolina and Florida Gulf Coast both went down 3-1 on September 18 and 20 respectively. This team is on fire.
Don’t Miss the Action: How to Watch
You do not want to miss a single moment of this squad hunting for that title. Nebraska volleyball matches are all over the place, which is awesome for fans. You can catch them on Fox, FS1, TNT, Big Ten Network, and even Nebraska Public Media. For live streaming, fubo is your go-to, and get this, new subscribers can grab a free trial. DIRECTV and B1G+ also have select matches. There is no excuse to miss this senior class make their run.
The Huskers are locked in for a showdown on Wednesday, September 23rd, against an opponent that needs to be ready for the No. 1 team in the nation. With this senior class hunting for that national title, every match just got a whole lot more important.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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