Press Article: Thrilling Showdown as Nebraska Hosts Wisconsin in Big Ten Volleyball Clash
LINCOLN, NE – The Big Ten women’s volleyball race is heating up as the top three teams—Wisconsin, Penn State, and Nebraska—battle for supremacy in the conference. In a highly anticipated rematch on Saturday, November 23, the first-place Nebraska Cornhuskers will host the third-place Wisconsin Badgers at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Nebraska, boasting an impressive 17-0 record in conference play, swept Wisconsin earlier this month, with standout performances from Taylor Landfair and Merritt Beason, who contributed to 24 combined kills. Rebekah Allick’s defensive prowess was evident with seven blocks, but the Badgers’ Sarah Franklin fought back with 16 kills to keep the match competitive. Despite Nebraska’s only loss coming from a surprising sweep by SMU, the Cornhuskers remain a formidable force this season.
Wisconsin enters the matchup after two conference defeats, including the earlier loss to Nebraska and a heartbreaking five-set loss to No. 18 Minnesota. With five overall losses to ranked teams, the Badgers are hungry for redemption as they vie for the coveted regular season title and critical NCAA Tournament seeding implications.
Fans won’t want to miss the action, slated to begin at 8 p.m. ET. The match will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network and is available for streaming on Fubo, which currently offers new users a free trial.
Following this matchup, the Badgers will face Ohio State and Michigan State to conclude their regular season, while Nebraska will look forward to challenging Penn State and Maryland.
As the teams race toward the finish line, every match counts, and the stakes couldn’t be higher for these elite volleyball programs.
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