#1 Nebraska Dominates in Sweep of USC
The Huskers picked up right where they left off on Thursday.
On October 10, 2026, Nebraska's Nebraska Cornhuskers dominated a three-set sweep against USC, clinching a 3-0 victory in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Nebraska team showcased their exceptional skill throughout the match, hitting .400 as they held USC to a mere .095.
Harper Murray and Virginia Adriano both shined in the match, standing out with their playmaking abilities. Murray led all hitters with 14 kills, hitting .426, while Adriano had 13 kills and hit .500. Keoni Williams extended his playing time, while Skyler Pierce, Campbell Flynn, and Ryan Hunter also contributed.
The Nebraska back row played exceptionally well, with their jumping and precise execution consistently picking up balls that were destined to hit the floor. The serve receive was also impressive, allowing the Huskers to maintain a strong lead.
Nebraska took an early lead in Set One, with Mania Ogbechie denying a tip and scoring a kill. The Huskers began the game with a 6-1 advantage, and Bergan Reilly spread out the kills effectively. Virginia Adriano and Ogbechie dominated the early points, with Adriano contributing six kills and Ogbechie adding two blocks by the 15-point timeout.
In Set Two, the match started more evenly, with both teams missing serves and trading points. Freshman Keoni Williams replaced Ogbechie and displayed his prowess, scoring three kills on three hits early. Nebraska took the lead 15-10 at halftime, with Olivia Mauch delivering the first match ace late in the set.
Andi Jackson concluded Set Two with a fast kill, contributing to Nebraska's .483 efficiency for the set and their .222 hold against USC. Harper Murray and Keoni Williams were both hitting over .700 with 11 combined kills on 15 swings, while Harper maintained an error-free performance at .533.
In Set Three, Nebraska extended their lead with Adriano's tenth kill initiating the set. Skyler Pierce came in for Teraya Sigler, quickly scoring two kills, and the Huskers maintained their advantage, trading points for the first six points. Nebraska went to the timeout with a 15-9 lead. Campbell Flynn and Ryan Hunter joined the game for the second half, and Teraya Sigler served a high-tempo 9-0 run, including two aces. USC's match ended with a hitting error, leaving Nebraska as the victors.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers will face Michigan in their next game on Friday at Ann Arbor, broadcast on BIG+.
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