No. 5 Nebraska defeats No. 2 Stanford in top-5 showdown

No. 2 Stanford and No. 5 Nebraska face off in a thrilling non-conference matchup between two of the most prestigious teams in college volleyball.

Stanford comes into the game with a 7-0 record and a team hitting percentage of .313, while Nebraska is 8-1 and allows its opponents a hitting percentage of just .171. Stanford is led by All-American Elia Rubin, who has been a dominant force with 110 kills, while setter Kami Miner directs the offense with 10.65 assists per set.

Nebraska, on the other hand, relies heavily on its blocking, averaging 2.73 blocks per set, with Andi Jackson and Rebekah Allick controlling the goal. This rivalry is always a must-see, as Stanford leads the series 12-7 overall, but Nebraska won their last meeting in four sets. .

“Stanford stands alone!”@StanfordWVB capped off an incredible season with a five-set thriller in the NCAA championship game against Nebraska.

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