No. 1 Nebraska volleyball swept Long Island 25-11, 25-15, 25-17 to open NCAA Tournament play Friday night at the Devaney Center.
The Huskers’ starting middle blockers, Andi Jackson and Rebekah Allick, combined for 20 kills on a .792 hitting percentage and nine blocks. Jackson set a school postseason record for hitting percentage in a match while the team as a whole hit .476, setting a new program postseason record during the rally-scoring era.
With the win, Nebrask advances to the second round to face Kansas State Saturday at 7 p.m. CT.
Nebraska Cornhusker fans make their way to the Bob Devaney Sports Center to watch the Huskers take on the LIU Sharks during the first round of NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker defensive specialist Maisie Boesiger (7) leads the Huskers out to the court to take on the LIU Sharks during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker middle blocker Rebekah Allick (5) waves to the fans when introduced before taking on the LIU Sharks during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker outside hitter Teraya Sigler (11) waves to the fans before taking on the LIU Sharks during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers huddle up before taking on the LIU Sharks during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers huddle on the court at the start of the match against the LIU Sharks in the first set during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker outside hitter Harper Murray (27) spikes the ball against the LIU Sharks in the first set during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker libero Olivia Mauch (10) sets the ball against the LIU Sharks in the first set during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker opposite Virginia Adriano (9) gets a kill against the LIU Sharks in the first set during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker middle blocker Andi Jackson (15) serves the ball against the LIU Sharks in the first set during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker outside hitter Harper Murray (27) makes a save in the first set against the LIU Sharks during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Santa hat-wearing Nebraska Cornhusker fans pose for a photo during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker outside hitter Taylor Landfair (12) spikes the ball against LIU Shark middle hitter Sara Garcia (24) and outside hitter Sara van Gisteren (18) in the first set during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker defensive specialist Laney Choboy (6) dives for a save against the LIU Sharks in the first set during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker middle blocker Andi Jackson (15) spikes the ball against the LIU Sharks during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker setter Bergen Reilly (2) blocked the ball against the LIU Sharks in the first set during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker middle blocker Rebekah Allick (5) spikes the ball against LIU Shark outside hitter Bella Correia (13) during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker middle blocker Rebekah Allick (5) and outside hitter Taylor Landfair (12) jump to block the ball against the LIU Sharks in the first set during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker outside hitter Harper Murray (27) spikes the ball against the LIU Sharks in the second set during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker opposite Virginia Adriano (9) spikes the ball against LIU Shark outside hitter Sara van Gisteren (18) and middle blocker Yasmeen Muhammad (15) in the second set during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker middle blocker Rebekah Allick (5) blocks the ball against LIU Shark middle blocker Yasmeen Muhammad (15) during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker opposite Virginia Adriano (9) spikes the ball against LIU Shark outside hitter Sara van Gisteren (18) in the second set during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker middle blocker Rebekah Allick (5) and opposite Virginia Adriano (9) block the ball against LIU Shark outside hitter Sara van Gisteren (18) during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker middle blocker Rebekah Allick (5) blocks the ball against the LIU Sharks during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker setter Bergen Reilly (2) sets the ball against the LIU Sharks during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker middle blocker Andi Jackson (15) spikes the ball against LIU Shark middle blocker Yasmeen Muhammad (15) during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker middle blocker Andi Jackson (15) spikes the ball against LIU Shark middle blocker Yasmeen Muhammad (15) during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker outside hitter Taylor Landfair (12) jumps up to block LIU Sharks during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker setter Bergen Reilly (2) sets the ball against the LIU Sharks in the second set during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker middle blocker Rebekah Allick (5) spikes the ball against the LIU Sharks during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker setter Bergen Reilly (2) sets the ball against the LIU Sharks in the second set during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker opposite Virginia Adriano (9) celebrates a kill with teammates against the LIU Sharks in the second set during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker fans holding up signs during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament against the LIU Sharks on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker outside hitter Harper Murray (27) serves the ball against the LIU Sharks in the second set during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker middle blocker Rebekah Allick (5) tries to reach the ball to tip it against the LIU Sharks in the second set during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker middle blocker Rebekah Allick (5) spikes the ball against LIU Shark outside hitter Mia Rojas-Avila (3) in the second set during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Packed crowd at the match between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the LIU Sharks during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker middle blocker Rebekah Allick (5) spikes the ball against LIU Shark middle blocker Yasmeen Muhammad (15) during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Dani Busboom Kelly and assistant Brennan Hagar head to the locker room after the second set against the LIU Sharks during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
LIU Sharks fan wearing a shark hat at the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker setter Bergen Reilly (2) dumps the ball against LIU Shark outside hitter Bella Correia (13) in the third set during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker outside hitter Teraya Sigler (11) spikes the ball against LIU Shark middle blocker Yasmeen Muhammad (15) in the third set during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers celebrate match point in the third set against the LIU Sharks during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers celebrate match point in the third set against the LIU Sharks during the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
