The Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball team lost to Penn State multiple times this season.
Nebraska's season included crucial matchups against their Big Ten rival, Penn State, which resulted in losses for the Huskers. These defeats were significant, impacting their pursuit of a national championship.
Key Losses to Penn State
The Cornhuskers faced Penn State twice this season, with both matches ending in losses for Nebraska. These contests were closely fought, highlighting the competitive nature of Big Ten volleyball.
- NCAA Tournament Match (or late-season match leading to it): Nebraska fell to Penn State in a critical match, with a final score of 3 sets to 2 (25-23, 25-18, 23-25, 28-26, 13-15). This particular loss prevented the Huskers from securing a second straight National Championship game appearance, despite a strong performance from sophomore middle blocker Andi Jackson, who recorded 19 kills.
- Regular Season Match: Just three weeks prior to the five-set tournament loss, Nebraska had also lost to Penn State in University Park.
These results underscore the competitive landscape of collegiate volleyball and the challenges faced even by top-ranked teams like Nebraska. For more details on the recent tournament loss, you can refer to coverage from sources like The Daily Nebraskan.
