Nebraska and Wisconsin Set for Thrilling Matchup in Big Ten Volleyball Title Race
As the Big Ten women’s volleyball season approaches its climax, top contenders Wisconsin and Nebraska prepare for their pivotal rematch on Saturday, November 23rd. This showdown will be held at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, with the match starting at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT).
Currently, Nebraska leads the conference with an impressive 17-0 record and only one loss this season—a sweep against unranked SMU, which now holds the No. 10 spot in the AVCA poll. Their previous encounter this month saw the Cornhuskers defeat the Badgers in straight sets, bolstered by standout performances from Taylor Landfair and Merritt Beason, who collectively delivered 24 kills, and Rebekah Allick’s seven blocks. Despite the defeat, Wisconsin’s Sarah Franklin shone through with 16 kills, underscoring the intense competition between these two elite teams.
Wisconsin, sitting in third place, has recorded two conference losses, including their recent bout with Nebraska and a close 3-2 match against No. 18 Minnesota. With five total losses on the season, all against ranked opponents, the Badgers aim to regroup and put forth a strong performance to keep their title hopes alive.
This matchup not only carries significance for the Big Ten regular season title but also has potential implications for NCAA tournament seeding. Fans can watch the highly anticipated game on the Big Ten Network or stream it through Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.
As the race for the title heats up, all eyes will be on Lincoln to see if Wisconsin can avenge their earlier loss to Nebraska or if the Cornhuskers will continue their dominant run.
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