Nebraska Volleyball Extends Winning Streak with Victory Over Ohio State

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Nebraska Cornhuskers women’s volleyball team, ranked No. 2 in the nation, continued their impressive form with a decisive victory over Ohio State. The Huskers secured their win in straight sets with scores of 25-18, 25-18, and 25-16 at the Covelli Center, witnessed by a crowd of 4,156 on Saturday afternoon.

The Huskers improved their season record to 18-1 and an unbeaten 8-0 in the Big Ten Conference. They showcased their attacking prowess with a .369 hitting percentage, a season-high mark for any Ohio State opponent, while restricting the Buckeyes to a .144 hitting percentage.

Key contributors to Nebraska’s victory included [player name], who scored 14 kills and achieved a .394 hitting percentage, and [player name], with 13 kills, hitting .345, alongside six blocks and six digs. Another standout performance came from [player name], who added eight kills and three blocks with an impressive .500 hitting rate, while [player name] chipped in with seven kills. [Player name] also made a significant impact with four kills and five blocks.

In terms of assists, [player name] secured a double-double by delivering 39 assists alongside 11 digs. On the defensive end, [player name] notched a season-high 22 digs and [player name] achieved a career-high of 10 digs and two service aces.

Nebraska’s serving accuracy reflected in their performance, committing only one service error compared to Ohio State’s five. The Huskers’ defense was also superior, outblocking the Buckeyes 9-3, and maintaining a 58-37 edge in digs. Overall, Nebraska recorded 48 kills against Ohio State’s 37.

Emily Londot was a standout for the Ohio State Buckeyes, contributing 16 kills for her team, which now holds an 8-10 record overall, with a 1-7 record in the Big Ten.

Set 1 saw the Huskers take control with a solid start, aided by three early blocks and a 6-0 service run, giving them a 12-7 advantage. Despite Ohio State narrowing the gap to 17-15, Nebraska managed to pull ahead and clinched the set 25-18 behind strong performances from [player name] and [player name].

In Set 2, Nebraska’s strong offensive coordination led to an early 7-4 lead. Despite Ohio State’s efforts to close the gap, Nebraska maintained the momentum with effective plays from [player name] and [player name], extending their lead to 13-6. Closing with a 25-18 win, the Huskers showcased robust teamwork and resilience.

Set 3 highlighted Nebraska’s dominance from the outset, as they surged to a 7-1 lead. The team capitalized on their momentum with several key plays, ultimately sealing the set and match at 25-16.

Looking ahead, the Nebraska Huskers are scheduled to return home next weekend to host Illinois and Michigan, continuing their quest in the Big Ten Conference.