The top-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers continued their flawless season with a commanding 3-0 sweep over the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday night. The final scores—25-14, 27-25, and 25-14—highlighted Nebraska’s offensive firepower and defensive resilience, improving their record to a perfect 12-0. Leading the charge was senior middle blocker Rebekah Allick, who delivered a career-defining performance. Allick tallied 13 kills, tying her personal best while posting a staggering .706 hitting percentage—her highest ever. Her efficiency was a game-changer, particularly in the third set, where she added three more kills to seal the victory.
The first set set the tone early. After a shaky start, the Huskers adjusted quickly, hitting .312 as a team while limiting Maryland to a dismal -.067. Harper Murray sparked the surge with a kill and an ace, while Taylor Landfair and Andi Jackson each contributed two kills to build a comfortable 25-14 lead.
The second set was a thriller with Maryland clawing back to tie it at 22-all. Nebraska, experimenting with a new 6-2 rotation this season, leaned on Allick’s seventh kill of the night to regain momentum. Murray then iced the set with her decisive kill, clinching a hard-fought 27-25 win.
Nebraska wasted no time in the third, jumping out to a 5-0 lead behind kills from Virginia Adriano. The Huskers maintained their dominance, hitting .452 for the set and holding Maryland to just .034. Murray capped her double-digit kill night with three straight in the frame..
As a team, the Huskers outhit the Terrapins .600 to .090, showcasing the precision that has defined their undefeated run. Maryland, now 7-5, struggled to find rhythm against Nebraska’s stout block and serve. With the sweep in the books, Nebraska turns its attention to a marquee Big Ten matchup against No. 15 Penn State on Friday, October 3.
