Nebraska Volleyball Faces USC in Record-Setting Showdown

LOS ANGELES, CA – The No. 1-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers are set to face the No. 17 USC Trojans on Sunday afternoon. Nebraska comes into the match with an impressive record of 25-0, marking the second consecutive season with such a start. The Huskers most recently defeated Illinois, extending their current winning streak to 15 matches and snapping a 48-set winning streak with a set loss.

Nebraska’s offense leads the nation with a .348 hitting percentage, while also dominating on defense with an impressive opponent hitting percentage of .122. Junior Harper Murray is the standout player, averaging 3.57 kills per set along with 2.28 digs and 25 aces for the season. Setter Bergen Reilly supports the offense with a stellar 10.26 assists per set and adds 2.60 digs.

USC enters the match with a record of 20-5, sitting at 11-4 in the Big Ten Conference. The Trojans’ standout player is London Wiljay, who averages 3.47 kills per set. Nebraska holds a 14-5 all-time record against USC, including victories in their last two meetings. Notably, Sunday’s match at the Galen Center is sold out, breaking USC’s previous attendance record of 7,303.

Fans can catch the action at 2 p.m. CT via a streaming subscription service, with the Huskers Radio Network also broadcasting the game. John Baylor and Lauren Cook West will provide live commentary.

As Nebraska continues its pursuit of a third consecutive conference title, it faces new challenges from the Trojans in this pivotal match. With expectations high, the Huskers aim to maintain their unbeaten streak in a sold-out venue.