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No. 2 Nebraska Volleyball Remains Unbeaten as They Face Michigan State and Ohio State
The Nebraska volleyball team, ranked No. 2 nationally, maintained their unbeaten streak in Big Ten play over the weekend. They secured two more victories, which included a significant win over No. 10 Purdue, solidifying their position as one of the top teams in the conference.
This weekend, the Huskers are set to face Michigan State and Ohio State. Nebraska will engage Michigan State, who have yet to register a win in the conference this season, at the Breslin Center on Friday. Nebraska leads the all-time series against Michigan State, having won 16 straight matches against the Spartans.
Following that, Nebraska will travel to Columbus to face Ohio State at the Covelli Center. The Buckeyes, who hold a record of 8-8, will play Nebraska after hosting No. 3 Penn State. Ohio State’s previous matches have seen mixed results with a notable win against Northwestern.
The Huskers have a notable home winning streak of 36 matches, the longest active run in the NCAA. Setter Bergen Reilly has been instrumental to the team’s success, being named the Big Ten Setter of the Week for the third time this season.
Amongst the challenges for Nebraska this weekend include facing Ohio State’s Emily Londot, who ranks first in the Big Ten with 4.65 kills per set.
Nebraska’s upcoming matches will be nationally televised, with Friday’s match available on the Big Ten Network and Saturday’s encounter with Ohio State on NBC.
Head Coach John Cook, in his 25th season, continues to lead the team with an outstanding record and has been credited with fostering a successful and competitive program.