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In what turned out to be John Cook’s final season as head coach, the Huskers advanced to the NCAA semifinals before falling to eventual national champion Penn State. | Schedule & results

Jan.-Feb. 2025

The Big Ten announces 2025 volleyball opponents, and Nebraska will not host Wisconsin for the first time since 2018.
John Cook* gives an update on his busy retirement life.
The John Cook bobblehead is a first* for the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.
Watch Dani Busboom Kelly‘s introductory press conference after she was welcomed as Nebraska’s volleyball coach. | Gallery
Dani Busboom Kelly talks on Sports Nightly for the first time as a Husker head coach. | Welcome celebration Thursday | DBK almost played softball at NU?
The Athletic* goes inside the emotional domino effect of John Cook’s retirement decision.
Volleyball State chats with John Cook. | Nebraska to face Kentucky in Nashville.
Fans are invited to a welcome celebration for new coach Dani Busboom Kelly. | John Cook’s heartfelt message
Watch John Cook’s Thursday presser. | Gallery | Five standout moments* | Jordan Larson’s decision* | Devaney Center to expand*
Dave Feit sees parallels but also key differences between the volleyball transition and the one in Husker football 27 years ago. | Mitch Sherman analysis*
It’s the end of an era as coach John Cook retires after 25 seasons and four national championships at Nebraska, and Dani Busboom Kelly will take his place. | Social media reacts. | Discuss | Commentary: Shatel,* Carriker
Jordan Larson is leaving the staff after two seasons as an assistant coach.

December

Lexi Rodriguez says goodbye to Husker Nation and hello to LOVB Omaha.
Maren Angus-Coombs says the Huskers have plenty to be proud of from this season.
The Huskers’ season ends in a reverse sweep by Penn State in the NCAA semifinals. | Stats | Record for Rodriguez
Nebraska sweeps Wisconsin in the regional final and advances to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. | Postgame press conference | Photo gallery | A grateful MVP*
Thoughts on Nebraska-Wisconsin, Part III. | Allick focused on “staying present” | 6 seniors’ final home match
Harper Murray’s 22 kills help the Huskers advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament with a four-set win* over Dayton. | Gallery
Nebraska advances to the Sweet 16 with a sweep* of Miami.
The Huskers come out blazing in the NCAA Tournament, sweeping* Florida A&M in record-setting fashion.
How to watch and what to know: Nebraska in the NCAA Tournament’s first and second rounds.
Five Huskers earn spots on the All-Big Ten first team.
Nebraska is the No. 2 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.

November

Nebraska earns a share of the Big Ten title with a win at Maryland.
The Huskers suffer their first Big Ten loss of the season, falling in four sets at No. 4 Penn State.
Bergen Reilly is named Big Ten co-Setter of the Week.
Nebraska sweeps the Badgers for the second time this season. | Photos
The Huskers sweep Iowa and move to 40-0 all-time against the Hawkeyes.
Nebraska has its way in a sweep of Indiana.
“Gritty over pretty” gets the job done in the Huskers’ 3-1 win over Minnesota.
Bergen Reilly and Lexi Rodriguez are named semifinalists for AVCA Player of the Year.
The Huskers announce five signees for the recruiting class of 2025
How to watch and what to know: Nebraska hosts No. 16 Minnesota and Indiana this week.
The Huskers remain at No. 2 in the AVCA Rankings. | Lexi Rodriguez earns Big Ten weekly honor.
Nebraska keeps helping to break attendance records.
The Huskers cap their Pacific Northwest swing with a sweep of Washington.*
In front of a record-setting crowd in Eugene, Nebraska sweeps 12th-ranked Oregon.
The Huskers sweep Northwestern for their 19th win in a row.
Nebraska sweeps Wisconsin, snapping a long futility streak* in Madison.

October

In John Cook’s 25th season, Nebraska has a quantity of star power* that’s perhaps unmatched. | Preview: No. 7 Wisconsin and Northwestern
The Huskers overcome a slow start to beat Michigan in four sets.
Nebraska wins a nail-biter third set to complete a sweep of Illinois.
The Huskers sweep Ohio State on short rest.
Nebraska sweeps Michigan State in East Lansing, with the left sides leading the way.
Andi Jackson joins four Huskers up for AVCA National Player of the Year.
Nebraska remains No. 2 in the AVCA poll. | Bergen Reilly earns Big Ten Setter of the Week.
The Huskers sweep Rutgers while taking advantage of their depth.
Nebraska grinds out a win over No. 10 Purdue in five sets.*
Rebekah Allick earns Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week. | Huskers No. 2 in latest AVCA poll.
Nebraska sweeps Iowa 25-17, 25-11, 25-13. | Andi Jackson still out
Leyla Blackwell delivers as the Huskers sweep Illinois in their first Big Ten road match.

September

Ally Batenhorst’s strong outing isn’t enough for USC as Nebraska sweeps another ranked opponent. | Emotional return
UCLA puts up a fight, but the Huskers prevail in four sets for John Cook’s 700th win at Nebraska. | Gallery
Nebraska is giving away John Cook bobbleheads at Friday’s match. | Preview of UCLA and USC.
It’s another top-5 sweep as the Huskers dominate Louisville.
Nebraska makes quick work of No. 2 Stanford, sweeping the Cardinal 25-17, 25-22, 25-14. | Discuss
The Huskers dispense with Wichita State in a dominating sweep.* | Highlights
Nebraska deals No. 14 Arizona State its first defeat in a hard-fought sweep. | Photos | Highlights
After dropping a marathon third set, Nebraska volleyball survives Creighton’s bid for a reverse sweep and wins a five-set classic in Lincoln. | Laney Choboy’s memorable stand | Gallery
Nebraska comes on strong in the final two sets and sweeps* Montana State.
The Huskers bounce back with a sweep of The Citadel.
Here’s all you need to know for the Husker Invitational this weekend.
It’s a shocker in Dallas as No. 2 Nebraska is swept by unranked SMU.
Big Ten honors go to Rebekah Allick (Defensive Player of the Week) and Bergen Reilly (Setter of the Week).
No. 2 Nebraska hits the road for a Tuesday night showdown with SMU. Full preview here.

August

Harper Murray’s 20 kills lead the Huskers to a four-set win over TCU.
Starting the evening with a 10-0 run, Nebraska rolls to a sweep of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. | Photo gallery
Get up to speed on this weekend’s Ameritas Players Challenge.
Nebraska’s middles will be key to the Huskers’ national title hopes.
The second-ranked Huskers open with a 3-1 win over No. 9 Kentucky in Louisville. | Krause shines
Three things to watch for in Saturday’s Red-White scrimmage. | Landfair’s quest | More from Cook
After a turbulent offseason, Harper Murray is focusing on “little things.” | ESPN documentary*
Nebraska is No. 2 in the AVCA preseason poll.

June-July

Harper Murray says she’s eager to “move forward” after a rocky offseason.
A pair of veterans will represent Husker volleyball at Big Ten Media Day next month. | Murray sentenced
Nebraska adds middle blocker Keoni Williams to its 2026 recruiting class.
Three former Huskers sign with the Omaha Supernovas of the Pro Volleyball Federation.
Husker Doc Talk: Former coach Terry Pettit shares leadership insights and explains his early exit from the profession.
Husker players lead the U21 and National teams into the continental semifinals and then to the finals.
Virginia Stahr from the 1986-89 teams will join the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 class.
Huskers help the USA U21 team to a 2-0 start in Toronto.
Coach John Cook has narrowed his horse-naming contest to four finalists.

April-May

Nebraska volleyball will open the season against Kentucky in the AVCA First Serve Showcase in Louisville, Ky.
Coach John Cook has signed a contract extension through the 2028 season.
Nebraska sweeps Denver in dominating fashion* in the spring exhibition match in Kearney. | Highlights
Legal troubles for Nebraska volleyball’s Harper Murray* mount as she accused of shoplifting from a Scheels store.
“No ill feelings”: Even though Ally Batenhorst is transferring to USC, she continues to train with Nebraska.
Husker legend Jordan Larson will play for League One Volleyball’s Omaha franchise starting next January but will remain a Nebraska assistant.
Five Huskers have been named to the U.S. U21 Women’s National Volleyball Team.

Jan.-March

Nebraska’s spring match in Kearney has changed venues to accommodate more fans.
Nebraska’s spring match will take place May 4 in Kearney against Denver.
Nebraska gets a commitment from transfer middle blocker Leyla Blackwell from San Diego. | Portal tracker
Lexi Rodriguez earns first-team Academic All-America honors.
Ally Batenhorst announces that she’s entering the transfer portal. | Portal tracker

2024 Schedule | Roster
33-3, 19-1

08/27  Kentucky# W 3-1
08/30  Texas A&M-Corpus Christi W 3-0
08/31  TCU W 3-1
09/03  @SMU L 3-0
09/05  The Citadel W 3-0
09/07  Montana State W 3-0
09/10  Creighton W 3-2
09/13  Arizona State W 3-0
09/14  Wichita State W 3-0
09/18  Stanford W 3-0
09/22  @Louisville W 3-0
09/27  UCLA* W 3-1
09/29  USC* W 3-0
10/03  @Illinois* W 3-0
10/06  Iowa* W 3-0
10/11  Purdue* W 3-2
10/12  Rutgers* W 3-0
10/18  @Michigan State* W 3-0
10/19  @Ohio State* W 3-0
10/25  Illinois* W 3-0
10/26  Michigan* W 3-1
11/01  @Wisconsin* W 3-0
11/03  @Northwestern* W 3-0
11/07  @Oregon* W 3-0
11/09  @Washington* W 3-0
11/14  Minnesota* W 3-1
11/16  Indiana* W 3-0
11/20  @Iowa* W 3-0
11/23  Wisconsin* W 3-0
11/29  @Penn State* L 3-1
11/30  @Maryland* W 3-0
12/06  Florida A&M** W 3-0
12/07  Miami (Fla.)** W 3-0
12/13  Dayton** W 3-1
12/15  Wisconsin** W 3-0
12/19  Penn State** L 3-2

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* Conference match
** NCAA Tournament

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