Huskers Are Spikes Under The Lights Champions
Nebraska walked away with a $350,000 prize.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers claimed victory in the Spikes Under The Lights exhibition, taking home $350,000 for their triumph over Florida, who earned $200,000, SMU received $250,000 for their win against Penn State, and Penn State secured $200,000. The tournament featured best-of-three matches to 21 points, with each team leaving with a monetary prize.
The first match was between Nebraska and Florida. Nebraska, initially struggling, soon displayed their usual intensity. The Cornhuskers emerged victorious, winning 21-19 and 21-18. Florida showed promise with a strong showing after a disappointing year last season and eight transfers.
In the next match, Nebraska faced SMU. The teams battled back and forth in the first set before Nebraska took the lead in the second set with a 5-0 run. Florida's fightback was unsuccessful in changing the outcome, and Nebraska secured the win with a score of 21-12.
The final match pitted SMU against Penn State. The match began with both teams trading points, but SMU gained momentum in the second set. However, Penn State's Kennedie Martin and Whitney Lauenstein showcased their skills, leading to a close 24-22 and 21-18 set. SMU's impressive rallies and SMU's strong serving by Christa Wilburn were countered by Nebraska's dominance in kills (9) and .160 hitting percentage. Nebraska won the championship with a score of 21-12 and 21-1.
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