Thursday night at the Bob Devaney Sports Center wasn’t just another match for Nebraska Volleyball. With a dominant sweep of Iowa, the Cornhuskers didn’t just add to their win column; they staked their claim on the 2025 Big Ten trophy.
While the victory guarantees them at least a share of the conference crown, the locker room isn’t satisfied with a split title.
Nebraska Volleyball Player Jackson Comments on Being the ‘Outright Champs’ of the Big 10 Title
Nebraska currently sits at 17 conference wins, placing them in the driver’s seat for the title race. Wisconsin follows with 14 wins and a chance to max out at 17 victories if it wins its remaining slate. This math secures the Huskers a share of the championship, but the opportunity to stand alone at the top remains the priority. Junior middle blocker Andi Jackson was quick to address the team’s mindset regarding the celebration.
Jackson was a force at the IOWA game, tallying 10 kills and three digs to power the sweep. Despite securing a piece of the hardware, she emphasized that sharing the honor, unlike last season when the Huskers split the title with Penn State, isn’t the ultimate goal for this group.
In her post-match comments, Jackson said, “I mean, Big 10 is not an easy title to win, we were just talking about it in the locker room, and we want to celebrate. It’s a really cool thing. Obviously, it’s shared right now, and hopefully we can go out and take it for ourselves, be outright champs, but we want to celebrate for what it is, but then also understand we’re not done yet.”
She continued by outlining the focus required for the season’s final stretch. “There’s still a long journey ahead of us, December’s coming, selection shows coming up, and so we’re going to be focused on the rest of the Big 10 season,” Jackson added.
The offense wasn’t a one-woman show, as Harper Murray contributed 11 kills and Virginia Adriano added nine. The squad returns to the court on Nov. 22 to face Indiana at Wilkinson Hall in Bloomington.
How Important Is Fan Support on the Road?
Beyond the stats, Jackson took time to credit the environment created by the Nebraska faithful. The team has played in front of massive crowds all season, including a record-breaking attendance of 17,765 against Creighton. According to the middle blocker, that energy travels with them.
“It’s incredible, we are so grateful, and we do not take it for granted. We know that Husker Nation is one of a kind, and it is so special that they are gonna show up wherever you go, and they are gonna show out,” Jackson said after the UCLA match.
The connection with the fanbase was further highlighted recently when Jackson appeared at the Lincoln Scheels meet and greet, drawing large crowds that underscored the state’s passion for the sport.
