The Big Ten season? Absolute chaos. But when the dust settled, Nebraska stood alone at the top.
Nebraska's Perfect Run
The Huskers didn't just win. They dominated. Perfect record. Title clinched with a week to spare. Andi Jackson was a force of nature, smashing the Big Ten record with a .559 hitting percentage. Forget the old mark of .541 set by Arielle Wilson in 2008. Jackson's numbers? A different level.
174 kills. 2.95 kills per set. She wasn't just efficient; she was unstoppable. Bergen Reilly, the engine of Nebraska's offense, was a close contender for Player of the Year. But let's be real, Jackson's performance was historic. Dani Busboom Kelly summed it up best: "Andi takes care of average sets. She makes them look better."
Reilly's Show
Speaking of Reilly, she didn't just run Nebraska's attack; she orchestrated it. Third straight B1G Setter of the Year? You bet. Nebraska hit .379 in Big Ten play and averaged 15.11 kills per set. That's not normal. Reilly's numbers were eye-popping, tied for third with 10.67 assists per set.
Defensively, Reilly was a wall, with 2.73 digs and .65 blocks per set. She’s a finalist for National Player of the Year for a reason. Calm, collected, and deadly efficient.
What's Next?
With Nebraska rolling, the rest of the league better watch out. Jackson and Reilly aren’t just winning awards. They’re setting the bar. Mimi Colyer, Harper Murray, and Kennedy Martin are all incredible talents, but this season? It belonged to Nebraska.
And from here… it’s all about the postseason. That’ll do it.
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Source: si.com
