#1 Nebraska Comes Back After a First Set Loss to Defeat Georgia Tech in Four

Lincoln, Nebraska - September 10: Following a hard-fought match against Baylor, the Nebraska Huskers took the court against a formidable Georgia Tech team. This presented an early-season challenge for the Huskers. Georgia Tech took an early lead by winning the first set, forcing the Huskers to struggle. After the Yellow Jackets' .370 hitting percentage in the first set, Nebraska managed to hold them to .112 for the entire match.

Key players Keri Leimbach and Skyler Pierce extended their playing time and delivered outstanding performances. Substituted in later, Teraya Sigler came in clutch to help secure the victory for the Huskers. Nebraska won the match with a 3-1 score, finishing Set 1 with a 24-26 result. The initial match seemed closely contested, with Georgia Tech gaining momentum and Nebraska responding.

Georgia Tech dominated early with powerful kills, while the Huskers faltered with errors and poor blocking. Georgia Tech's strong serve put Nebraska at a disadvantage. Keri Leimbach stepped in to serve and sparked a 6-0 run for the Huskers, tying the match at 14-14. Georgia Tech quickly regained control and won the set 3-1. In the second set, Georgia Tech took an early lead with a 5-0 run, but Nebraska fought back with timely blocks and Leimbach's efficient serving.

Skyler Pierce added two crucial kills, helping Nebraska take a 20-15 lead. The Huskers sealed the set with another Ogbechie kill. In the third set, Nebraska started strong with a 3-0 run, energized by Pierce and Ogbechie. They extended their lead to 15-6, but Georgia Tech began making up ground, forcing the Huskers to defend harder.

Georgia Tech's relentless attacks kept the Huskers on their toes. The Huskers regained control with a 20-13 lead, breaking Georgia Tech's 5-0 streak. In the fourth and final set, Nebraska struggled initially with errors, allowing Georgia Tech to take an 8-7 lead. However, a strategic substitution by the Huskers brought in Skyler Pierce, who ignited a 5-0 run, giving Nebraska a 15-9 lead.

Laney Choboy's ace to the Huskers put them ahead 22-20 and Skyler Pierce closed out the match with a big kill off the block. Mania Ogbechie led the Huskers with 12 kills, a .526 hitting percentage, and 5 blocks. Skyler Pierce contributed 10 kills (.348) and 2 blocks. Bergan Reilly showcased her all-around game with 41 assists, 13 digs, 3 kills, and an ace.

Overall, Nebraska recorded 8 aces, while Georgia Tech had 7. The Huskers will next face Creighton on September 16th at 6pm at the PBA.