Nebraska Volleyball Dominates California in Straight Sets
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska volleyball team continued its extraordinary nonconference run Sunday, defeating California in straight sets (25-17, 25-14, 25-19) at the bob Devaney Sports center. The victory extends Nebraska’s winning streak to six matches to start the season, showcasing the team’s strength as it prepares for Big Ten play.
Nebraska’s commanding performance against the Golden Bears underscores its position as a national powerhouse, building momentum ahead of a challenging conference schedule. This match provided valuable competitive experience and an opportunity to refine strategies before facing tougher opponents. Fans who missed the action live could stream the game via the Big Ten Network, with options including Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.
Senior outside hitter Merritt Beier led the huskers with 13 kills, while middle blocker Andi Jackson contributed 10 kills and a team-high four blocks. Nebraska’s efficient offense, hitting .362 as a team, proved too much for California to handle.The Huskers also controlled the net,outblocking the Golden Bears 7-3.
California was led by outside hitter Lydia Brewster with 8 kills. However, the Golden Bears struggled to find consistency, hitting just .188 for the match.
Key stats:
Nebraska: Merritt Beier (13 kills), Andi Jackson (10 kills, 4 blocks), Hitting Percentage: .362
California: Lydia Brewster (8 kills), Hitting percentage:.188
Match highlights:
Nebraska opened the first set with a strong offensive push, quickly establishing a lead and never looking back.
The second set saw Nebraska’s defence stifle California’s attack, leading to a dominant 25-14 victory.* Nebraska closed out the match with a balanced attack and solid blocking, securing the sweep.
Up Next:
Nebraska continues its homestand on September 12th, hosting Utah at 6 p.m.CT, followed by a match against Grand Canyon on September 13th simultaneously occurring.
