Cornhuskers dominate late in each set for 25-17, 25-14, 25-15 victory as Wildcats deliver one of the strongest blocking performances against Nebraska this season.
EVANSTON, Ill. | Top-ranked Nebraska continued its unbeaten run through the college volleyball season Thursday night, sweeping Northwestern 25-17, 25-14, 25-15 at Welsh-Ryan Arena to improve to 18-0 overall and 7-0 in Big Ten Conference play.
The Cornhuskers overcame an early challenge from Northwestern before taking control with decisive scoring runs, extending their perfect start while keeping the Wildcats winless in conference competition.
Northwestern (7-11, 0-7 Big Ten) showed resilience defensively, recording eight blocks to match its season high for a three-set match. The total was also the most by a Big Ten opponent against Nebraska this season, surpassing the six blocks recorded by Rutgers and Indiana.
Mara Stiglic led Northwestern with nine kills, while Campbell Paris helped fuel the Wildcats' early offensive success. Stiglic, Ellie Stiernagle and Maya Stillwell each contributed three blocks, and Lauren Dignan finished with nine digs.
The Wildcats challenged Nebraska throughout the opening set, battling through nine ties and staying even at 17-all. But the Cornhuskers seized momentum behind the serving of Andi Jackson, closing the set with eight consecutive points for a 25-17 victory.
Northwestern again started quickly in the second set, scoring four of the first five points and building a 5-2 advantage behind kills from Stiglic and Paris. Nebraska responded, with Kenna Cogill delivering a kill to tie the score at 8-all before the Huskers pulled away for a 25-14 win.
Nebraska carried that momentum into the third set, opening a 7-3 lead and forcing an early Northwestern timeout.

