Volleyball
John Cook Retiring, Dani Busboom Kelly to Take over as Nebraska Volleyball Head Coach
Legendary Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook announced his retirement on Wednesday after two and a half decades at the helm in Lincoln, and the Huskers have already named his successor in former Husker player and coach Dani Busboom Kelly. “I’ve been here for 25...
Nebraska Volleyball Lands Commitment from Baylor Transfer Allie Sczech
After a mostly quiet offseason, Nebraska volleyball dipped into the transfer portal on Sunday with a commitment from former Baylor opposite hitter Allie Sczech. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Allie Sczech (@allie.sczech) The 6-foot-4...
Four Huskers Highlight Omaha Supernovas Roster Heading into Year Two of PVF
The second season of the Pro Volleyball Federation begins this week as the reigning champion Omaha Supernovas host the Atlanta Vibe on Friday. Fans who show up at CHI Health Center Omaha on Friday night may see some familiar faces on the court as four former Huskers...
Busboom Kelly, Schumacher-Cawley Set to Make History Sunday
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In each of the first 43 years of the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship, a male head coach has lifted the trophy at the end of the tournament. That streak will end on Sunday when Louisville’s Dani Busboom Kelly and Penn State’s Katie...
NCAA Semi-Finals Nebraska v Penn St Photos | 12/19/2024
Missed Opportunities Cost Nebraska Volleyball in 3-2 Semifinal Loss to Penn State
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Three points away. That’s how close Nebraska volleyball was to a return to the national championship. Leading 22-16, three more plays were all the Huskers needed, but they couldn’t find a way to make them. Instead, it was the Nittany Lions who shined...
Lexi Rodriguez Forges Lasting Legacy With Nebraska Volleyball
The libero position came to NCAA Division I volleyball in 2002. At the time, John Cook — then in his third season at the helm of Nebraska volleyball — didn’t see much value in the position. Twenty-two years later, a libero is the face of Nebraska, the biggest brand in...
NCAA Volleyball Final Four Notebook: Nebraska Natives, Transfer Portal and Assistant Coaches
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — While the on-court matchup between Nebraska and Penn State Thursday night is the primary focus for most Husker fans, there are plenty of other storylines and topics surrounding the NCAA National Semifinals at the KFC YUM! Center. Cornhusker State...
NCAA Volleyball Championships Practice Day Photos | 12/18/2024
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