No. 5 Nebraska sweeps No. 2 Stanford in top-5 showdown
Nebraksa completes top-5️⃣ sweep
No. 5 Nebraska swept No. 2 Stanford 3-0 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, extending their home win streak to 31 matches. The Huskers dominated with a .263 hitting percentage while holding Stanford to just .114 in the first set and .100 overall. Andi Jackson led Nebraska with 9 kills on a .600 hitting clip, while Merritt Beason and Lindsay Krause added 8 and 9 kills, respectively. This marks the first time in program history that Nebraska has swept Stanford, capping off a season-defining victory.
CHOPPED. 🌲🪓
— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB)
Krause keeps Nebraska rolling 💥
Lindsay Krause finds the floor as the Huskers find an early lead for the third set in a row. Nebraska leads 9-5.
No, like actually hang this up in the Louvre. 🖼️
— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB)
That swing is work of art, .
Nebraska Clinches Set 2️⃣
Merritt Beason seals the second set with a kill as Nebraska edges out Stanford 25-22. Andi Jackson and Beason both lead the Huskers with 7 kills each, giving the Huskers a 2-0 lead in this top-5 showdown.
Lotta fight in the 2nd. 🥊 Onto S3!
— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB)
Stanford rallies back 😳
The Cardinal go on a 7-0 scoring run with Elia Rubin at the service line. Stanford takes a 10-8 lead in set 2, shifting momentum in this intense battle against Nebraska.
Weight room 💪
— Stanford Women's Volleyball (@StanfordWVB)
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Nebraska takes Set 1️⃣
The Huskers hit .406 in the first set overpowering Stanford early, 25-17.
MB13 calls the 1st! ☎️☝️
— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB)
Husker take Set 1! |
Huskers jump ahead early 🌽
Nebraska is off to a hot start at home, leading Stanford 14-7 in the opening set as they look to take control of this top-5 showdown.
Harper Murray and the Huskers are off to a 🔥 start against No. 2 Stanford 👀 x
— Big Ten Volleyball (@B1GVolleyball)
Action underway 🏐
We’re settling in for the top-5 matchup between No. 2 Stanford and No. 5 Nebraska —lineups are set
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Game day countdown ⏳
The stage is set for an exciting top-5 showdown as No. 2 Stanford takes on No. 5 Nebraska tonight. Both teams are coming in strong—Stanford remains undefeated at 7-0, while Nebraska is 8-1. Fans can expect a thrilling matchup between two of the most dominant programs in college volleyball — don't miss the action.
Clashing with the Cardinal.
— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB)
🆚 : #2 Stanford
🕖 : 7pm CT
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📍 : Bob Devaney Sports Center
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📝 Match preview
No. 2 Stanford and No. 5 Nebraska face off in a blockbuster nonconference matchup between two of the most storied programs in college volleyball.
Stanford enters the match with a 7-0 record, boasting a .313 team hitting percentage, while Nebraska is 8-1, allowing opponents to hit just .171. Stanford is led by All-American Elia Rubin, who has been a dominant force with 110 kills, while setter Kami Miner orchestrates the offense with 10.65 assists per set.
Nebraska, on the other hand, will rely heavily on its blocking, averaging 2.73 blocks per set, with Andi Jackson and Rebekah Allick controlling the net. This rivalry is always a must-watch, with Stanford holding a 12-7 all-time series lead, but Nebraska won their last meeting in four sets. .
"Stanford stands alone!" capped an incredible season with a five-set thriller in the NCAA Championship match over Nebraska.
— Stanford Cardinal 🌲🤓 (@GoStanford)
The 🏆 gave Stanford an unprecedented eighth NCAA women's volleyball championship.
📊 Team stats
No. 2 Stanford and No. 5 Nebraska are set for a top-5 clash in one of the most anticipated matches of the season.
Here's how the stats break down.
| Category | Stanford | Nebraska |
| Record | 7-0 | 8-1 |
| AVCA Ranking | No. 2 | No. 5 |
| Team Hitting % | .313 | .303 |
| Opponent Hitting % | .236 | .171 |
| Assists per Set | 13.58 | 13.39 |
| Service Aces/Errors | 48/89 | 41/72 |
| Digs per Set | 13.35 | 14.84 |
| Blocks per Set | 1.54 | 2.73 |
| Top Individual Kills | Ella Rubin (110) | Harper Murray (99) |
| Top Individual Assists | Kami Miner (245) | Bergen Reilly (356) |
| Top Individual Blocks | Sami Francis (29) | Rebekah Allick (34) |
🏐 Power 10 rankings after Week 3
NCAA Digital's Michella Chester dropped her Power 10 rankings after Week 3 with Georgia Tech entering the mix. Stanford and Nebraska both move up one rank, while Texas and Creighton drop. The full Power 10 rankings are below, with Stanford and Nebraska in bold.
- Pittsburgh - Prev. 1
- Stanford - Prev. 3
- Penn State - Prev. 2
- Louisville - Prev. 4
- Nebraska - Prev. 6
- Purdue - Prev. 8
- Creighton - Prev. 5
- Texas - Prev. 7
- Wisconsin - Prev. 10
- Georgia Tech - Prev. NR
➡️ Click or tap here for a breakdown of each of Michella's picks
📺 How to watch Stanford vs. Nebraska
Don't miss a blockbuster clash between No. 2 Stanford and No. 5 Nebraska, two college volleyball powerhouses with a combined 14 national titles, battling it out for early-season supremacy.
- 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, Sept. 18
- ⏰ Time: 8 p.m. ET
- 📺 TV: Big Ten Network
- 📍Location: Devaney Center in Lincoln, NE
- 📊 Follow: Live scores and stats