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No. 1 Nebraska Volleyball Earns Road Sweep at South Dakota State
Harper Murray and Gabby DiVita each delivered key aces as Nebraska won in straight sets and held South Dakota State to 15 points in the third.
- On Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, top-ranked Nebraska Volleyball defeated South Dakota State in straight sets before 5,113 fans at First Bank and Trust Arena in Brookings. The Huskers won 25-18, 25-20, and 25-15.
- The match drew the largest volleyball crowd ever in South Dakota, as 5,000 fans filled the arena. The event celebrated the sport's growth and served as a homecoming for Nebraska setter Bergen Reilly, a Sioux Falls native.
- Harper Murray and Freshman Gabby DiVita recorded key aces to drive the sweep. During the third set, middle blocker Andi Jackson left the match with an ankle injury, though head coach Dani Busboom Kelly stated the issue appears 'nothing serious.'
- Head coach Dani Busboom Kelly praised the hostile environment, calling the crowd 'awesome.' She noted the road test provided valuable experience for her team, praising South Dakota State fans for their pride during the competitive matchup.
- Nebraska continues its road schedule with a trip to Chicago to face DePaul this Friday. The Huskers then travel to play Missouri on Sunday at Wrigley Field, continuing their non-conference tour.
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