No. 2 Nebraska sweeps No. 6 Wisconsin in Big Ten showdown

No. 2 Nebraska celebrated Senior Night in style, sweeping No. 6 Wisconsin 25-21, 25-22, 25-19 at a packed Devaney Center. Rebekah Allick led the Huskers with 10 kills on an impressive .667 hitting, while Merritt Beason added 11 kills and five digs. Nebraska’s defense was key, as they outblocked the Badgers 10-7 and held Wisconsin to a .169 hitting percentage. Sarah Franklin paced Wisconsin with 10 kills, but the Badgers couldn’t overcome Nebraska’s balanced attack.

The win solidified Nebraska’s dominance in the Big Ten and marked their first season sweep of Wisconsin since 2012.

W. pic.twitter.com/oc2N3VngsE

— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB) November 24, 2024

Wisconsin catches their own 5-2 scoring run to tie it up in the third set. The Badgers are at 14 a piece as they avoid the sweep in Devaney Center. 

And we are all tied up!

Set 3
UW 14
NEB 14 pic.twitter.com/bS33P0YRd5

— Wisconsin Volleyball (@BadgerVB) November 24, 2024

Nebraska forces a Badgers timeout after riding a 7-0 run in the third set. Huskers lead 9-5 as they aim for a home sweep.

Ms. Jackson with a nasty slide to give Big Red a 7-0 run to force a Badger TO! 🤧

S3 | 🌽 9, 🦡 5 pic.twitter.com/OZ53De9onS

— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB) November 24, 2024

Nebraska takes Wisconsin set 2, 25-22, in a back-and-forth second set. With the Badgers’ Big Ten title hopes on the line, the third set is shaping up to be pivotal.

 Huskers Andii Jackson and Harper Murray set the tone offensively to kick off Set 2. Timeout, Wisconsin.

Harp with too much heat on that swing for the Badgers 🔥

Timeout, Wisconsin!

S2 | Nebraska 6, Wisco 3 pic.twitter.com/oBP3ezdNRH

— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB) November 24, 2024

Huskers claimed the first set 25-21, using a strong 6-0 run early to set the tone. Nebraska’s Rebekah Allick shined, going 6-for-7 on attacks. 

According to the broadcast, as of this morning, the cheapest ticket for the Wisconsin at Nebraska football game was $16. At the same time this morning, the cheapest women’s volleyball ticket at Devaney…