Volleyball
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
Nebraska Volleyball Core More Comfortable in Second Trip to National Semifinals
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Nebraska volleyball team was back in a familiar place on Wednesday. That refers to both the physical location — the KFC Yum! Center — and this stage of the season — volleyball’s final four. The Huskers are 2-0 in Louisville this season, beating...
Four Huskers Earn AVCA All-America Honors
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Four Huskers earned All-America honors on Wednesday as the American Volleyball Coaches Association announced its awards. Senior libero Lexi Rodriguez and sophomore middle blocker Andi Jackson are first-team All-Americans while sophomore setter Bergen...
Nebraska Athletics Big Weekend: Sam McKewon on Hurrdat Sports Radio
Today on Hurrdat Sports Radio, Sam McKewon of the Omaha World-Herald joined Hurrdat Sports Radio joins hosts Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning to dive into Nebraska athletics, focusing on Nebraska basketball's recent win, the continued dominance of Nebraska volleyball and...
This Tweet Went Viral for ALL the Wrong Reasons | Keep It Real
Ana and Avarie are back from a short Thanksgiving hiatus, diving headfirst into the world of sports and the bustling events they've covered. Avarie shares her thrilling experience at the Husker volleyball games, where Nebraska dominated the court,...
Volleyball Regionals Nebraska v Wisconsin Photos | 12/15/2024
Race for the Roses Continues for Nebraska Volleyball
Nebraska volleyball’s race for the roses continues after the top-seeded Huskers swept the second-seeded Wisconsin Badgers in the final match of the season at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Nebraska beat Wisconsin 26-24, 25-17, 25-21 in front of a raucous crowd of...
Nebraska Volleyball SWEEPS Wisconsin | Headed To Final Four | Full Press Conference
Nebraska volleyball sweeps Wisconsin in Lincoln to advance to their second straight Final Four. Get the latest Nebraska Huskers news and analysis from Hail Varsity by Hurrdat Sports. We take a fun, fresh approach to updating you on the Huskers....
Nebraska SWEEPS Wisconsin (AGAIN) to make it to the FINAL FOUR | Merritt Beason Interview
Get the latest Nebraska Huskers news and analysis from Hail Varsity by Hurrdat Sports. We take a fun, fresh approach to updating you on the Huskers. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HailVarsity Follow us on Twitter:...
Nebraska Volleyball and Wisconsin Set for Round Three
Part three of the Big Ten trilogy is set: top-seeded Nebraska volleyball will face No. 2 Wisconsin Sunday afternoon, with a trip to the Final Four on the line. “This is what ABC wanted,” Coach John Cook said. “This is what everybody wanted, what the NCAA Tournament...
Volleyball Regionals Nebraska v Dayton Photos | 12/13/2024
Nebraska Volleyball Reaches Elite Eight With Late-Night Win over Dayton
In the latest match at the Devaney Center that Coach John Cook can remember, No. 1 seed Nebraska volleyball fended off No. 5 Dayton in four sets Friday night to advance to Sunday’s Regional Final. The first serve between the Huskers and Flyers hit the air at 9:18 p.m....
Nebraska Volleyball ‘Excited to Keep Competing’ in Sweet 16
Nebraska volleyball is one of 16 teams who made it to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament. After Friday night, that list will be down to eight. The Huskers are happy to still be playing, with their ultimate goal still very much within reach. “I think it's...
Rodriguez Highlights Five Huskers on AVCA West All-Region Team
Five Huskers earned AVCA All-Region recognition on Tuesday, including senior libero Lexi Rodriguez, who made a bit of history. Rodriguez, senior opposite hitter Merritt Beason, sophomore middle blocker Andi Jackson, sophomore setter Bergen Reilly and sophomore outside...
NCAA Volleyball Second Round Nebraska v Miami | 12/07/2024
Nebraska Volleyball Sweeps Miami to Reach Sweet 16
No. 1 Nebraska volleyball flexed its defensive muscles again on Saturday night to punch its ticket to the Sweet 16 with a sweep of No. 8 Miami. The Huskers didn’t allow a single Hurricane to hit over .100 in the 25-19, 25-14, 25-18 victory at the Devaney Center. The...
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