Nebraska? Unstoppable. Texas? Battle-tested. Let's dive into this week's Power 10 in college volleyball.
Nebraska Dominates
Nebraska stays at the top spot. Why? Because they handle business. Two more sweeps against Wright State and Cal. Harper Murray is a problem. 80 kills on a .345 clip, 52 digs, and 12 blocks. Straight up dominant.
"Right down the line 🎵@harpermurray4 unleashing on this swing! #GBR pic.twitter.com/p23BoFleRr"
This team? No joke. And just like that... they remain undefeated.
Texas Thrives in Chaos
Texas versus Stanford was a five-set thriller for the ages. Torrey Stafford refused to lose. Cari Spears showing dominance early in her career. They started like a freight train in the first two sets but had to dig deep as Stanford pushed back.
Could they have closed it earlier? Sure. But they showed grit. They stay put at No. 2.
Kentucky Keeps Climbing
Kentucky is no slouch at No. 3. A commanding straight-sets win over Penn State. Brooklyn DeLeye with 18 kills. Kassie O'Brien, a freshman setter, played like a seasoned vet. 27 assists, three kills, and two blocks. That's big time.
Louisville's Rise
Louisville cracks the top 4 just before their showdown with Texas. They took down Illinois in four, with Payton Peterson posting a career-high 20 kills. This is where it changed for them. Now? Time to prove it against a ranked opponent.
Texas A&M and Beyond
Texas A&M sits pretty at No. 5 after sweeping No. 21 Utah. Their depth? Impressive. Four players with 10-plus kills. They're ready to face SMU next.
Pitt and Stanford round out the top spots, with both teams showing resilience and skill. Olivia Babcock and Blaire Bayless led Pitt to a sweep over Arizona State. Meanwhile, Stanford’s aggressive serving nearly toppled Texas.
And from there... the season is just heating up.
Source: NCAA
