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Huskers Dominate: Reilly Named Big Ten MVP, Coach Wins Big

12/3/2025

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Summary

Reilly Shines, Huskers Soar

Bergen Reilly was named Big Ten Player of the Year and Setter of the Year, her third consecutive Setter award.
Dani Busboom Kelly earned Coach of the Year honors in her first season.
Four other Huskers joined Reilly on the All-Big Ten First Team: Rebekah Allick, Andi Jackson, Harper Murray.
Nebraska earned the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Volleyball Tournament and will face Long Island University December 5.

Summary

Colyer Dominates, Gophers Rise

Wisconsin's Mimi Colyer earned a second consecutive All-Big Ten First Team selection this season.
Minnesota's Julia Hanson earned First Team honors this season.
Minnesota's Stella Swenson was named to the Second Team and the All-Freshman Team.
Freshman Gillian Gilk joined the All-Freshman Team this season.
The Gophers and Badgers will compete in the NCAA Tournament on December 5.

History

Historical Context

In 1981, the NCAA began sponsoring women's volleyball, marking a significant shift in collegiate athletics after the AIAW's governance from 1970 to 1980. The inaugural NCAA championship was won by USC, which defeated UCLA. Since then, teams like Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Minnesota have excelled, reflecting the sport's growth and the increasing recognition of female athletes in competitive environments.

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Reilly Shines, Huskers Soar

Bergen Reilly was named Big Ten Player of the Year and Setter of the Year, her third consecutive Setter award.
Dani Busboom Kelly earned Coach of the Year honors in her first season.
Four other Huskers joined Reilly on the All-Big Ten First Team: Rebekah Allick, Andi Jackson, Harper Murray.
Nebraska earned the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Volleyball Tournament and will face Long Island University December 5.

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