Nebraska just sent a message to the college volleyball world.
Nebraska's Domination
Nebraska didn't just win; they dismantled Penn State at Rec Hall. Holding the Nittany Lions to a mere 34 points across the match was straight up disrespectful. Not to mention, they kept them at negative hitting percentages while themselves hitting over .430. The Huskers made Rec Hall look like a practice court. That's big time.
Texas Holds Steady
Meanwhile, Texas isn't budging from No. 2. They're 12-0, and they keep sweeping teams like it's routine. Cari Spears and Torrey Stafford are a problem. Spears with 15 kills on .414 hitting against Georgia? Stafford logging her tenth straight double-digit kill match? This Longhorns squad is on a mission.
Louisville's Climb
Here's where it gets spicy. Louisville jumps into the top 5, and rightfully so. They took down Stanford on the road. Nayelis Cabello ran the offense, while Payton Petersen and Cara Cresse turned up with double-doubles and blocks. That match was a showcase of grit and strategy. And from there... it was over for Stanford. This is where it changed.
Wisconsin Moves Up
Wisconsin also moved up after sweeping Illinois and Michigan. Mimi Colyer is on fire, and the Badgers hope Charlie Fuerbringer's injury isn't serious. They’ve got momentum, and the Badgers are making noise.
Prediction Time
Watch out for Nebraska to keep steamrolling. And don’t sleep on Louisville—they’ve got the firepower to shake things up. That'll do it.
Source: NCAA
