Nebraska Volleyball Hosts Penn State in Blackout Match

LINCOLN, Neb. — The top-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball team is set to host the No. 25 Penn State Nittany Lions on Black Friday, November 28, at 5:30 p.m. CT at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. This match will feature a special blackout theme, with the Huskers wearing black uniforms on a black court.

Fans are encouraged to wear black and remain after the game for a celebration of Nebraska’s Big Ten Championship victory. The Huskers clinched their sixth Big Ten title with a win against Indiana last Saturday, marking their 37th conference title overall. This achievement also extends their streak of conference championships to three, a first for Nebraska since 2004-2008.

Nebraska has dominated this season, coming into the match with a flawless 28-0 record and leading the nation with a hitting percentage of .349. On defense, the team also ranks first nationally in opponent hitting percentage, allowing a mere .127. Junior Harper Murray leads the team with 3.56 kills and 2.21 digs per set, while setter Bergen Reilly averages 10.38 assists per set.

The Nittany Lions, currently 17-11 on the season and 11-7 in the Big Ten, are riding a three-match winning streak. They are led by Kennedy Martin, who averages 5.43 kills per set, ranking highest in the Big Ten and second nationally. Nebraska has a strong history against Penn State, holding a 29-13 all-time record against them.

Fans can watch the match on the Big Ten Network with Larry Punteney and Emily Ehman calling the action. Streaming options include Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers. This highly anticipated showdown will also mark Senior Night for Nebraska, as they honor their four seniors at the conclusion of the match against Ohio State on Saturday.