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The Nebraska Huskers extended their remarkable winning streak in NCAA women’s college volleyball by sweeping Northwestern 3-0 at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Thursday. This victory pushed Nebraska’s regular-season win streak to an impressive 49 consecutive matches, maintaining their flawless 18-0 overall record and a perfect 7-0 mark in Big Ten play.
Husker Volleyball Too Dominant for Northwestern Wildcats
From the outset, Nebraska’s dominance was evident as they held Northwestern to a mere .030 hitting percentage, while posting a .287 hitting efficiency themselves. The Huskers’ defense and offense synchronized seamlessly, stifling the Wildcats’ efforts throughout the match.
Andi Jackson emerged as the standout performer, delivering 10 kills on an outstanding .600 hitting percentage and contributing six blocks. This marked her eighth consecutive match with a hitting percentage exceeding .350. Complementing Jackson’s efforts, senior setter Bergen Reilly orchestrated Nebraska’s offense with 39 assists, while also adding seven digs and three blocks. Nebraska’s serve game applied relentless pressure as well, shutting out Northwestern with a commanding 9-0 advantage at the service line.
The first set set the tone after Nebraska surged ahead with an eight-point run to close it out 25-17. The Huskers then pulled away decisively in the following sets, winning 25-14 and 25-15. Contributions off the bench from Skyler Pierce and Gabby DiVita energized the team in the closing stages, with DiVita sealing the match by scoring the final point.
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