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No. 2 Nebraska sweeps No. 7 Wisconsin in dominant road win

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2:54 am, November 2, 2024

Nebraska sweeps Wisconsin, ends 11-year Madison drought

No. 2 Nebraska swept No. 7 Wisconsin in front of a packed Madison crowd, ending an 11-year drought for the Huskers at the UW Field House. Nebraska’s defense was key, racking up 10 blocks and holding Wisconsin to a .094 hitting percentage. Merritt Beason powered the Huskers with 11 kills on .391 hitting, while Taylor Landfair added 13 kills. The Badgers mounted strong runs, fueled by their fans, but Nebraska’s consistent pressure proved too much. The Huskers improve to 21-1, taking a decisive win in this top-10 Big Ten rivalry.

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2:26 am, November 2, 2024

🪵 Badgers surge, force timeout

Badgers fuel the crowd and force a Nebraska timeout. Wisconsin edges ahead 10-9 in set 3 after a 3-0 run.

2:03 am, November 2, 2024

🌽 Huskers take 2-0 lead

Merritt Beason finds the floor and ends the set once more. Her .533 hitting performance leads Wisconsin to a 2-0 lead in Madison. 

set 2
1:56 am, November 2, 2024

💪 Badgers rally BACK

Wisconsin storms back with a 10-2 run, seizing a 17-14 lead in set 2. Nebraska calls timeout as the Madison crowd roars.

1:49 am, November 2, 2024

🔥 Huskers start HOT

Nebraska fires off a 7-1 scoring run in set 2, forcing Wisconsin to call timeout as the Huskers take a 12-7 lead.

1:35 am, November 2, 2024

Huskers take set 1️⃣

Merritt Beason's kill seals the first set win for Nebraska, 25-21. The Huskers lead despite 7,500 fans attending Wisconsin’s White Out night in Madison.

set one
1:25 am, November 2, 2024

🧱 Nebraska walls up

The Huskers have already collected six blocks in set 1. They take control of Set 1, 18-15.
1:15 am, November 2, 2024

💥 Jackson brings the BOOM

Nebraska's Andi Jackson is putting on an early show in Madison. She helps the Huskers equalize in Set 1.

1:04 am, November 2, 2024

Action underway 🏐

We’re settling in for the top-10 matchup between No. 2 Nebraska and No. 7 Wisconsin — lineups are set.

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12:14 am, November 2, 2024

Game day countdown ⏳

It’s game day, and No. 2 Nebraska is set to clash with No. 7 Wisconsin in a top-10 showdown. Nebraska rolls in with five October sweeps, led by defensive standout Andi Jackson, while Wisconsin has owned the net with a Big Ten-best 3.71 blocks per set. Expect a fierce battle as these rivals go head-to-head for Big Ten supremacy tonight.

12:09 am, November 2, 2024

🫢 Badgers mean business

Wisconsin fans are already bringing serious energy for tonight’s top-10 showdown with No. 2 Nebraska.

6:55 pm, October 31, 2024

😳 Sweeping Nebraska meets unbeaten Wisconsin

The Cornhuskers have achieved five sweeps in October, showcasing their dominance. Meanwhile, Wisconsin has been formidable at home, boasting a 6-0 record at the Field House this season.

9:03 pm, October 30, 2024

⚪️ Field House White Out

Wisconsin has called for a White Out at the Field House on Friday as the Badgers host No. 2 Nebraska

8:50 pm, October 30, 2024

📝 Match preview

No. 2 Nebraska heads into its highly anticipated showdown with No. 7 Wisconsin on Nov. 1, bringing a 20-1 record and a defense that has been pivotal this season.

Key to that defensive strength is sophomore middle blocker Andi Jackson, who just received her second Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honor after leading Nebraska to wins over Illinois and Michigan. Jackson, alongside teammates Rebekah Allick and Lexi Rodriguez, highlights Nebraska's continued dominance in weekly defensive honors this season, which the Huskers will lean on as they face a formidable Wisconsin offense led by Sarah Franklin.

This matchup between Nebraska and Wisconsin is a storied Big Ten clash, with both programs vying for national recognition and conference supremacy. Each side boasts a deep roster of stars, with Nebraska’s Bergen Reilly leading the offense with 799 assists and Wisconsin’s Charlie Fuerbringer at the helm for the Badgers. The rivalry between these two powerhouses only intensifies the stakes as the Huskers look to avenge last year’s sweep by Wisconsin that ended Nebraska’s undefeated season.

With Franklin, Beason, Booth, and Jackson all stepping onto the court, fans can expect a high-caliber showdown that could impact both the Big Ten standings and national rankings. Tune in as Nebraska aims to keep its perfect conference record and Wisconsin looks to make a statement at home.

8:35 pm, October 30, 2024

📊 Team stats

No. 2 Nebraska and No. 7 Wisconsin face off in a top-10 showdown — here’s a look at the stats that define these powerhouse teams.

Category NEBRASKA WISCONSIN
Record 20-1 15-4
AVCA Ranking No. 2 No. 7
Team Hitting % .297 .300
Opponent Hitting % .170 .172
Assists per Set 13.2 12.9
Service Aces/Errors 93/125 113/167
Digs per Set 14.8 14.8
Blocks per Set 2.6 3.1
Top Individual Kills Harper Murray (235) Sarah Franklin (304)
Top Individual Assists Bergen Reilly (799) Charlie Fuerbringer (689)
Top Individual Blocks Rebekah Allick (78) Carter Booth (75)