No. 2 Nebraska sweeps No. 7 Wisconsin in dominant road win
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.
🪵 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.
🌽 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.
💪 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.
10-2 run for BUCKY 😌
— Wisconsin Volleyball (@BadgerVB)
Set 2
UW 17
NEB 14
🔥 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.
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.
🧱 Nebraska walls up
💥 Jackson brings the BOOM
Nebraska's Andi Jackson is putting on an early show in Madison. She helps the Huskers equalize in Set 1.
GIVE HER THAT. 😤
— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB)
Action underway 🏐
We’re settling in for the top-10 matchup between No. 2 Nebraska and No. 7 Wisconsin — lineups are set.
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.
Heavyweight battle in Madison.
— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB)
🆚 :#7 Wisconsin
🕗 : 8:00pm CT
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📍 : UW Field House
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🫢 Badgers mean business
Wisconsin fans are already bringing serious energy for tonight’s top-10 showdown with No. 2 Nebraska.
OUR FANS>>>
— Wisconsin Volleyball (@BadgerVB)
Out there since 8 am 👐
😳 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.
🧹🧹🧹🧹🧹🧹
— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB)
The Huskers notched 6 SWEEPS this month which means will donate $1,500 towards the Foundation!
⚪️ Field House White Out
Wisconsin has called for a White Out at the Field House on Friday as the Badgers host No. 2 Nebraska
White out Friday.
— Wisconsin Volleyball (@BadgerVB)
See you then.
📝 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.
Ms. Jackson is for reallllll. 🗣️ is your Defensive POTW!
— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB)
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.
📊 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.
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