No. 2 Stanford vs. No. 5 Nebraska: Preview, how to watch the top-5 match
📺 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
📝 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