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Nebraska Tops UCLA 3-1, Maintains Perfect Season at 25-0

11/17/2025

Summary

Nebraska Triumphs Again

No. 1 Nebraska defeated UCLA 3-1 on Nov. 15, 2025, in Los Angeles, moving to 25-0.
The attendance reached 10,498 at Pauley Pavilion.
Nebraska's 48-set win streak ended when UCLA won Set 3, 25-19.
Andi Jackson of the Nebraska Huskers led with 15 kills, while Harper Murray added 14 and Rebekah Allick 13.
Nebraska will face No. 17 USC on Sunday, and Maggie Li of UCLA had 20 kills.

Summary

Nebraska Dominates Volleyball

The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team posts a nation-leading .348 hitting percentage.
Nebraska setter Bergen Reilly has been pivotal, earning teammates' praise.
Andi Jackson is a junior middle blocker and a semifinalist for the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Player of the Year Award, with a hitting percentage above .538.
Freshman Manaia Ogbechie also has a .541 hitting percentage.
Nebraska's depth and teamwork support its NCAA tournament run in December.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship took place in 1981, marking a significant shift in women's collegiate athletics as the NCAA assumed governance from the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women. The University of Southern California won the title, attracting over 5,000 fans, and set the stage for the sport's growth, influencing programs like Nebraska, which boasts a 25-0 record today.

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Nebraska Triumphs Again

No. 1 Nebraska defeated UCLA 3-1 on Nov. 15, 2025, in Los Angeles, moving to 25-0.
The attendance reached 10,498 at Pauley Pavilion.
Nebraska's 48-set win streak ended when UCLA won Set 3, 25-19.
Andi Jackson of the Nebraska Huskers led with 15 kills, while Harper Murray added 14 and Rebekah Allick 13.
Nebraska will face No. 17 USC on Sunday, and Maggie Li of UCLA had 20 kills.

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