Behind a monster performance from Madi Kubik, the Huskers handed the Illini their first sweep of the season on Saturday night.
Jacob Padilla
Jacob is in his third year with Hail Varsity covering Husker athletics. He has also written extensively for SB Nation's Bright Side of the Sun and The Creightonian. His love of basketball can best be described as an obsession and if you need to find him, he's probably in a gym somewhere watching, coaching or playing hoops.
Play of the Game: Nebraska’s Failed Fourth-and-Goal Attempt
After falling behind early at Minnesota, Nebraska rallied and had a chance to take the lead. Then this week’s Play of the Game happened.
5 Thoughts on North Platte’s 27-24 Comeback Win Over Millard West
North Platte rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to take down Millard West on Friday. Jacob Padilla has five thoughts on the game.
No. 9 Huskers Breeze By Hoosiers
No. 9 Nebraska breezed by Indiana on Wednesday night, sweeping the Hoosiers in a 93-minute match at the Devaney Center.
Norris Avenges Only Class B Loss With Four-Set Win at Elkhorn North
Norris avenged its only Class B loss this season on Tuesday night by taking down Elkhorn North in four sets, clinching the EMC regular season title.
After Long Road Trip, Huskers are Back at Home to Host Indiana
After going 2-0 on the team’s longest road trip of the season, Nebraska is back at home for two matches starting with Indiana on Wednesday.
Padding the Stats: On Nebraska Taking the Next Step, Taylor-Britt and Banton’s NBA Preseason
After another close loss, Jacob Padilla examined how Nebraska can get over the hump, highlighted Cam Taylor-Britt’s big day and recapped Dalano Banton’s first NBA Preseason.
Underclassman Defenders Carve Out Roles While Waiting Turn Behind Super Seniors
The super seniors returning on defense meant Nebraska’s underclassmen had to wait their turn, but players like true freshman Marques Buford Jr. have still found a way to carve out a role.
Huskers Move Up in AVCA Poll and RPI After 2-0 Week
After another 2-0 week, Nebraska has moved up one spot to No. 9 in the latest AVCA Coaches Poll and has climbed seven spots in the RPI.
Huskers Serve Scarlet Knights 3-0 Loss
No. 10 Nebraska made short work of Rutgers on Sunday afternoon, serving the Scarlet Knights off the court in a sweep.