Lincoln, Neb. – Nebraska’s women’s volleyball team continued its unbeaten start to the season on Wednesday, delivering a commanding straight‑set win over No. 20 Creighton at the Devaney Center. The Huskers, now 8‑0, out‑scored the Blue Jays 75‑47 and forced a rare negative hitting percentage of –0.033, underscoring the defensive intensity that has become a hallmark of the program.
Key performances
With sophomore standout Manaia Ogbechie sidelined after being named Big Ten Player of the Week, coach Randy Rogers turned to fellow sophomore Kenna Cogill. Cogill rose to the occasion, recording eight kills – a career high – and an impressive .727 personal hitting percentage. Her performance helped anchor the Huskers’ offense while the team’s blocking unit limited Creighton’s attacks.
Creighton’s leading scorer, Andi Jackson, managed nine kills and five block assists, but the Blue Jays could not overcome Nebraska’s relentless pressure at the net. The Huskers’ defensive specialists kept the ball in the air, forcing errors and limiting high‑percentage shots.
Game flow
The first set opened with Nebraska establishing a 10‑2 lead, eventually closing it out 25‑13. The second set saw a similar pattern, with the Huskers pulling ahead early and never looking back, finishing 25‑15. In the third, Creighton attempted a comeback, narrowing the margin to 19‑22 before Nebraska sealed the set 25‑19, completing the sweep.
Coach Rogers praised his squad’s resilience, noting, “Even without Manaia, our guys stepped up. Kenna’s performance shows the depth of this team, and the defensive effort from everyone made the difference.”
Looking ahead
Nebraska now turns its focus to the upcoming matchup against No. 25 North Carolina, scheduled for Friday night at 7 p.m. in the Devaney Center. The Huskers aim to maintain their perfect record and continue climbing the national rankings as the season progresses.
Fans can catch the game live on local television and via the university’s streaming platform. Ticket information and promotional offers are available on the Huskers’ official website.
Original reporting: KLKN-TV – News, Weather and Sports for Lincoln, Nebraska — read the source article.
