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2016 Schedule | Roster
2016  SCHEDULE   (31-3, 18-2 BIG)
08/20   Scrimmage White win 3-0
08/26   Florida** Win 3-1
08/27   Texas** W 3-0
09/02   Iowa State* W 3-0
09/03   Oregon State* W 3-0
09/08   Montreal!(Exh.) W 3-0
09/09   Arkansas! W 3-0
09/10   New Mexico! W 3-0
09/16   Montana State*** W 3-0
09/16   Gonzaga*** W 3-0
09/17   Creighton*** W 3-1
09/23   @ Michigan W 3-0
09/24   @ Michigan State W 3-2
 
* Nebraska Invite
** VERT Challenge @ Eugene, Ore.
*** Ameritas Player's Challenge, @ Devaney
! Lobo Classic @ Albuquerque, N.M.
# @ CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Neb.
All times Central
2016  SCHEDULE   (31-3, 18-2 BIG)
09/28   @ Illinois W 3-0
10/01   Ohio State L 1-3
10/07   Indiana W 3-0
10/09   Purdue W 3-0
10/14   @ Ohio State W 3-1
10/16   @ Maryland W 3-0
10/21   Wisconsin W 3-0
10/23   Minnesota W 3-2
10/28   Illinois W 3-0
10/29   Northwestern W 3-0
11/04   @ Penn State W 3-2
11/05   @ Rutgers W 3-0
11/09   Iowa W 3-0
11/12   @ Indiana W 3-0
11/16   Penn State W 3-0
11/19   @ Iowa W 3-0
11/23   @ Minnesota L 2-3
11/26   Michigan W 3-1
 
All times Central
NCAA Tournament Dec 4th-19th12/04   Harvard W 3-1
12/05   Wichita State W 3-0
12/11   BYU W 3-0
12/12   Washington W 3-1
12/17   Kansas W 3-1
12/19   Texas W 3-0

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All times Central

03/09   Missouri Baptist W 5-0
03/17   Hawaii Pacific# W 5-0
03/17   Chaminade# W 5-0
03/17   USC# L 4-1
03/18   Hawaii Invite*! 3rd/4
03/19   USC*$ L 5-0
03/19   Loyola Marymount*$ W 4-1
03/20   @ Hawaii L 4-1
03/23   @ Irvine Valley College W 5-0
03/23   @ Concordia (Calif.) W 4-1
03/24   @ Long Beach State L 4-1
03/25   @ Cal Poly W 5-0
03/25   @ Pepperdine L 5-0

# @ Honolulu, Hawaii
* Vs. Loyola Marymount/USC/Hawaii (Pairs!/Team$) @ Honolulu, Hawaii

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DEC

• Amber and Kadie Rolfzen have signed professional contracts with Dresdner Sportclub 1898 in Germany.
• A letter to Nebraska volleyball.
• Huskers lose to Texas in sweep* in NCAA semifinals.
• No. 1 recruiting class has excelled* in 2nd half of career; Longhorns have grown up*, Huskers focused.
• Some notes on Cook's changes, old friends and foes.
• Cook was on the path to coach football* at one time.
• LJS has a rundown on the 15 Huskers and the roles they played in going to the Final Four. (2016 a year in pictures)
• Hunter peaking at the right time.
• Huskers arrive* in Columbus to chase history.
• Chatelain: Before Nebraska found Justine Wong-Orantes*, she was a beach phenom in L.A.
• Kadie Rolfzen and Justine Wong-Orantes are named to the AVCA All-America First Team, while Kelly Hunter is selected to the second team and Amber Rolfzen to the third team.
• Don't look in Holman's Singletary* eyes.
• Huskers have played at a high level since the start of 2016.
• Cook expects Huskers to finish postseason in attack mode* after tight performances in regional.
• The Huskers advance* to the Final Four* with a sweep of Washington. Texas will be Nebraska's semifinal opponent. | Highlights
• Cook expects Huskers to finish postseason in attack mode* after tight performances in regional.
• The Huskers advance* to the Final Four* with a sweep of Washington. Texas will be Nebraska's semifinal opponent. | Highlights
• Chatelain: Penn State went for kill in pivotal third set, but miss continues Huskers' reign.
• The Huskers storm back* from the brink* of elimination to defeat Penn State, 23-25, 23-25, 26-24, 25-19, 15-6. | Stats
• Kadie Rolfzen named first team Academic All-American.
• Huskers look ahead to final weekend at Devaney.
• Familiar foes Nebraska, Penn State learning from each other* before tournament match.
• High-flier Holman has helped Huskers after sitting out last season.
• Cook upset over start times in regionals.
• Up next for Nebraska is Penn State in Lincoln on Friday. (Repeat*) The regional's other semifinal match is Washington vs. Arizona.
• The Huskers roll into the regionals with a sweep of TCU.
• Nebraska opens tournament play with a sweep of New Hampshire.
• Defending national champion Huskers happy to refocus* after Big Ten grind.
• Cook wants Huskers to be hunters, not hunted.
• Film session with Cook shows plays that make Wong-Orantes elite.

NOV

• National spotlight on Lincoln* after Huskers earn No. 1 over all seed.
• Huskers will defend national title* against new faces and familiar faces. Preview
• Nebraska earns the top overall seed in the NCAA tournament*.
• Dani Busboom Kelly* is named head coach at Louisville.
• Nebraska claims the Big Ten title* outright with a 3-1 win over Michigan and Minnesota's defeat of Wisconsin.
• The Huskers can't close out Minnesota as the Gophers rally from a 0-2 deficit for a five-set win in Minneapolis.
• In Big Ten title chase*, the Huskers' last hurdle is the toughest*.
• Nebraska registers a convincing sweep of Iowa.
• Huskers still working* for first conference championship since 2011.
• Huskers dominate in sweep of Penn State.
• Coliseum came to life* in 1996's win over Penn State.
• Penn State script to great defense* works as NU as well.
• Focus is on* Penn State, not Big Ten title.
• Huskers sweep* Hoosiers on the road.
• Three top 50 recruits* for 2017 class.
• Nebraska sweeps Iowa for team's 11th win in a row.
• Huskers are one game ahead* in Big Ten with six matches to play.
• Wong-Orantes may still play* after concussion.
• Huskers finish road trip with sweep* of Rutgers.
• Nebraska wins at No. 11 Penn State in five sets.
• Huskers prep for Penn State.
• Huskers always working* on middle blocker attack.
• Cook talks players stepping up, motivation and road games.

OCT

• The Huskers improve to 20-1 with a sweep of Northwestern.
• Nebraska overcomes sloppy play* and registers a sweep of Illinois. | Stats
• Huskers start 2nd half of Big Ten play with six-game win streak.
• Reeves finds her voice* on issue of racial profiling.
• Albrecht makes diving plays* on court and football field.
• Last weekend historic for Huskers; Maintain momentum*.
• 3 Huskers earn Big Ten honors.
• The Huskers grind out a five-set victory over No. 3 Minnesota.
• Nebraska sweeps fourth-ranked Wisconsin.
• Final four-like weekend key to elusive Big Ten title.
• Huskers back at #1*; will host two top 5 teams* this weekend*.
• Kadie Rolfzen named Big Ten player of the week.
• Nebraska improves to 16-1 with a sweep at Maryland.
• Huskers get revenge with four-set win at Ohio State.
• Cook looks ahead to rematch* with Ohio State.
• In sink-or-swim stretch of schedule, Huskers will test* the patches of fixes made after first loss*.
• Amber Rolfzen receives player of the week honors.
• A look inside volleyball.
• The Huskers register a strong Sunday sweep over No. 17 Purdue.
• Nebraska starts slowly but then rolls over Indiana.
• The Huskers' win streak ends with a four-set loss to No. 19 Ohio State.

SEP

• It took one look* for Endsley to commit.
• Strength coach Kmitta had team run stairs* to get ready for year.
• Huskers host No. 19 Buckeyes in B1G home opener.
• The Huskers sweep No. 24 Illinois on the road.
• Holman is paying her dues.
• Hunter is B1G setter of the week.
• Huskers travel to No. 24 Illinois.
• Grades for this past weekend's performance; Pass the test*.
• Nebraska opens conference play with a sweep at No. 22 Michigan and win over MSU.
• Big Ten is nation's top volleyball* conference.
• Hitting the road to open Big Ten play is fitting start* for title race.

AUG

• Nebraska rebounds from a first-set loss to defeat Creighton, 3-1.
• The Huskers make it a two-sweep Friday as they hammer Gonzaga.
• First match of the day goes to the Huskers 3-0.
• Justine Wong-Orantes has all the attributes* of a coach and leader.
• Creighton is not looking ahead* to NU match up.
• Good passing, balance has helped* Huskers be efficient.
• Cook has a solution for Friday's early matches.
• 2016 a dream season for Huskers.
• Multiple matches this weekend.
• Huskers prepare to host Ameritas Players Challenge.
• Cook talks to Osborne* for advice on coaching teams with high expectations.
• Hall-of-Famer Janet (Kruse) Sellon cherishes life and her volleyball tickets.
• Huskers, Bluejays set to converge* in Lincoln this weekend.
• Huskers sweep New Mexico* to finish out Lobo Classic.
• The Huskers stay on a roll in a sweep* of Arkansas.
• Holman paces* Huskers in exhibition win over Montreal.
• As L1 or L2, Mikaela Foecke delivers* W’s.
• Briana Holman's leaps add menace* to Huskers' middle.
• Huskers stay* No. 1 in rankings*.
• The Huskers register another lopsided sweep* in downing Oregon State.
• Nebraska sweeps Iowa State with relative ease.*
• Briana Holman earns player of the week honors.

AUG

• Huskers more complete* after toppling top-10 foes; Cook proud of transition*.
• Kelly Hunter named B1G Co-Setter of the week.
• The national championship rematch* is all Huskers as Nebraska sweeps No. 2 Texas.
• Nebraska opens* the season with a 3-1 win over No. 10 Florida.*
• Huskers will be tested immediately* in Oregon.
• New additions to watch.
• Huskers unanimously picked to win Big Ten Conference.
• Nebraska hall of fame inductee Metcalf says back to back championships is attainable.
• The Whites sweep the annual Red-White scrimmage. | Photos
• Larson, Robinson and Banwarth help lead US to Olympic Bronze.ic_medal-small-bronze_2x (1K)
• Championship Banner to be unveiled at Red/White Scrimmage.
• Scrimmage will provide taste of atmosphere*, tests for some jobs.
• Malloy driven to make most of her time* with Huskers.
• Larson is glad she stayed* for Rio Olympics.

JUL

• Amber and Kadie Rolfzen are the winners of the OWH's 2016 Fred Ware Award.
• Three former Huskers,* Kayla Banwarth, Jordan Larson and Kelsey Robinson, are named to the 12-player U.S. Olympic women's volleyball team.

JUN

• BTN* to show 6 matches* in 2016
• Malloy gets one more year* with Huskers.

MAY

• Huskers take Baylor transfer* Andie Malloy*.
• Cook agrees to extension* with pay raise.
• Anezka Szabo commits*.
• The Big Ten fan site Off Tackle Empire looks at John Cook's success.

APR

• Huskers headed* to DC for visit*.
• Huskers bounce* Buffs after stressing* technique and fewer* cross-court boomers.
• Fans get insight* from Q&A with Cook.
• Huskers to enshrine* seven in Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame.
• Husker heroes treasure standing on sacred ground.
• Foecke heads to New York for AAU Sullivan ceremony.

MAR

• Long Beach State tops the Huskers in the sand, 4-1.
• Huskers earn* two wins* in California.
• Texas native Capri Davis commits* to 2018 class.
• Just a few days remain in the online voting for the AAU's Sullivan Award, with Mikaela Foecke and Jordan Burroughs in the running.
• Huskers* take home 3rd* in Hawaii tournament.
• A growing* beach volleyball starting 4th season helps springboard fall*.
• Exhibition* tickets on sale soon.
• Foecke, Burroughs finalists* for Sullivan Award.

FEB

• Huskers have enjoyed* celebration of NCAA championship.