Key Highlights
- No. 1 Nebraska volleyball secured a victory over UCLA in their recent match.
- The Huskers are currently on a streak of 15 consecutive sweeps and 46 straight set wins.
- Rebekah Allick and Harper Murray led the Nebraska offense with combined 15 kills.
- The game started at 9 p.m. CT from Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California.
Nitro-Hot Volleyball: Nebraska vs UCLA
No. 1 Nebraska volleyball showcased their dominance against the UCLA Bruins in a hard-fought match that concluded with a 3-1 victory. The game unfolded on Friday night, November 14, at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California.
Nebraska’s Unstoppable Force
The Nebraska volleyball team has been on an extraordinary run, achieving back-to-back undefeated seasons for the second time in three years. The current squad started their season with a record of 24-0. This impressive streak includes 15 consecutive sweeps and 46 straight set wins, both marking records in program history since 2007.
Rebekah Allick and Harper Murray were pivotal for the Huskers, combining for a total of 15 kills.
Their contribution highlighted Nebraska’s offensive prowess, which currently ranks first in the nation with a .348 hitting percentage. Moreover, their defensive line is now leading the country in opponent hitting percentage at .122.
UCLA’s Recent Victory and Home Winning Streak
UCLA entered the match coming off a five-set victory over Northwestern and riding a three-match winning streak at home. Despite these positive trends, their hitting percentage stands at .219 while holding opponents to .190.
The Bruins have faced Nebraska in the past, with a history that includes 14-5 overall records favoring the Huskers, and five consecutive wins for Nebraska. The last defeat of UCLA by Nebraska occurred back in 2009, making this match significant for both teams as they face each other for just the second time in conference play.
Match Breakdown
The match kicked off with a rough start for both teams, hitting under .000 for nearly half of set one. Nebraska gradually found their rhythm, finishing the first set at .250 and securing 13 kills. UCLA managed to hit .000 with seven kills in this set.
UCLA took an early lead in the second set but could not hold it for long as Nebraska fought back, ultimately taking the set 25-23 after a close battle. The third set saw a strong start by Nebraska, hitting .317 and earning 25 kills, while UCLA managed only 28 kills at .197.
Live Updates and Highlights
The game’s live updates provided an engaging play-by-play of key moments. For instance:
- Nebraska starting strong (S3/Nebraska 5-1): The Huskers took a hot start in set three, earning three kills and an ace.
- Huskies building its lead (S2/Nebraska 20-14): Nebraska held onto the lead despite UCLA’s 3-0 run. Reilly made significant plays at the net to keep Nebraska ahead.
- Bruins with another early lead (S2/UCLA 5-2): UCLA once again established an early advantage over Nebraska, building their lead steadily.
- Huskies take set one (Nebraska 25-17): Nebraska secured the first set by holding UCLA to .000 and establishing a strong offense.
The match concluded with Nebraska’s victory, maintaining their winning streak in the Big Ten Conference.
The game was broadcasted on the Big Ten Network, with Paul Sunderland and Holly McPeak providing commentary from Pauley Pavilion. Fans can also stream the game through Fubo TV during a free trial period.
