BREAKING: Nebraska volleyball’s perfect season is alive, loud, and marching on. The Cornhuskers blitzed through the opening NCAA Tournament rounds in Lincoln, kept the 32-0 record intact, and packed the Devaney Center to the rafters. The bracket now tightens around a high‑stakes regional semifinal against Kansas. The stakes are clear. The path is narrow. Nebraska is chasing history.
Undefeated, Unmoved, Unstoppable
I watched Nebraska control every moment of the first and second rounds at home. The Huskers entered the tournament as the number one overall seed, then backed it up with clean, clinical volleyball. On December 6, they swept Kansas State 3-0 with set scores of 25-17, 25-21, 25-16. There were no cracks. Only pressure and poise.
The record sits at 32-0. The Big Ten was perfect. The nonconference tests were handled. The opening weekend never wobbled. This is a team that wins the serve and pass game, then crushes teams at the net with timing and discipline. They look like a one seed should look in December.
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Nebraska has not just won, they have reduced matches to three-set stories. That is a sign of a team in full rhythm.
How Nebraska is winning
Nebraska’s identity is simple. They win first contact, then they win the rally. The serve is heavy and well placed. Passers stay calm under fire. The setter keeps the tempo fast and varied, which stretches blockers and opens the middle. The block then slams the door with clean reads and tight hands. The floor defense is constant, so opponents must hit three or four good balls to finish a point.
The depth matters most in the grind. Nebraska brings impact arms off the bench without losing structure. That fresh pressure shows late in sets. So do the details. Transition footwork is sharp. Coverage is automatic. The communication never dips. This is coaching and buy-in at work, and it shows in the number that matters most, zero losses.
The Devaney Factor
Home court in Lincoln is more than a building. It is a weapon. Nebraska’s sellout streak stretches beyond 340 straight matches. The sound is a wall. The sightlines are tight. The fans know volleyball, and they pounce on momentum. When a run starts, it feels like the floor tilts.
The venue is growing too. The ongoing expansion targets close to 10,000 seats by 2026. That is an arena built for a program that fills every chair and expects more. Early NCAA rounds in Lincoln were nationally televised, and the noise came through on every point. Devaney remains a fortress, with a 28-match NCAA home win run and 62 straight at home since 2022.
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Nebraska’s fan culture is a competitive edge. The sellout streak is not a number, it is a standard.
The regional showdown with Kansas
The bracket handed Nebraska a classic regional test against 16 seed Kansas on Friday night. The matchup is built on contrasts. Nebraska’s serve pressure against Kansas’ ball control. Nebraska’s block timing against fast pin attacks. The emotions of a border battle inside a boiling Devaney Center.
What decides it:
- First contact, can Nebraska keep Kansas off the net
- Nebraska’s middle usage, especially in transition
- Error management late in sets
- Bench impact in set three and beyond
The game was carried on ESPN2 for a reason. Nebraska’s path to a sixth national title runs through opponents who can absorb force, then fire back. Kansas fits that bill. The Huskers’ job is to keep the match simple. Win the basics. Own the crowd. Close the door.
If Nebraska advances, the national semifinal is set for December 18. The championship match is December 21.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Nebraska’s record right now?
A: Nebraska is 32-0, the number one overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Q: How did Nebraska do in the second round?
A: Nebraska swept Kansas State 3-0, winning 25-17, 25-21, 25-16.
Q: Why is the Devaney Center such a big advantage?
A: The Huskers have sold out 340 plus straight matches, own long home win streaks, and the arena is expanding toward 10,000 seats.
Q: How can I watch Nebraska in the tournament?
A: Early rounds have aired on ESPN platforms, including ESPN2. Check listings for the next match window.
Q: What is the goal from here?
A: Finish the perfect season with a national championship. Nothing less.
Nebraska is chasing rare air. A perfect season needs perfect focus, and that is what they have shown since August. The foundation is set, the fan base is roaring, and the margin is razor thin. December crowns teams that handle pressure. Nebraska is built for that moment. Now they must finish the climb.
