Nebraska Volleyball has just rounded up an unbeaten regular season, becoming the first Big Ten team to go 20 – 0 in conference play since 2009. Following the astounding win against Ohio, Husker Middle Blocker Andi Jackson spoke about the team’s dominance, noting that they are gearing up to accomplish new feats going forward.
The Cornhuskers swept Ohio State (25-16, 25-13, 25-20), with Jackson and Harper Murray delivering 17 combined kills for the game. This victory marked the third time the Huskers have completed the regular season undefeated in school history.
What Did Nebraska Volleyball’s Andi Jackson Say About The Huskers’ Dominance
During a post-game media press conference, Jackson shed some light on the team’s mindset following their iconic victory. A reporter asked her to speak about how it feels to have accomplished one of their biggest goals this season, and she noted that now that the Big Ten season is over, the slate has been wiped clean.
“It’s zero-zero now. So everything we’ve done, the Big 10 season, it’s over now and preseason obviously has been over. So new record, clean slate, every team is a brand new team and it’s a new journey from here on out and we know that,” Jackson said.
The 20-year-old volleyball star revealed that the team is now focused on what lies ahead. As such, they plan to head right back into training to prepare for achieving even bigger goals in the future.
“So we’re just going to go back into the gym come tomorrow and get to work again and stay locked in on what’s ahead,” she added.
In the same vein, Murray also echoed Jackson’s thought about looking ahead and not dwelling on past victories. She noted that the team now feels “new and refreshed” with the Big Ten season behind them. As such, they now plan to focus on their next games.
Notably, Nebraska Volleyball has now earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament bracket. The matches are scheduled to begin on December 4 – 5.
Nebraska Volleyball’s Dani Busboom Kelly Lauds The Huskers For Being ‘Consistent’
Following the victory against Ohio, Nebraska Volleyball Head Coach Dani Busboom Kelly spoke about her team with pride.
She was asked to share what the Huskers have shown her over the last 30 games, and she said, “[I’ve been] saying the same type of stuff all season. They’ve been really consistent with their mindset, going into practice everyday. They’ve been super competitive, you know, they find ways to compete, which has allowed us to continue to [improve].”
The head coach further expressed confidence in her team’s ability to maintain the dominant streak. She noted that she believes they are ready for the tournament ahead because they are “already playing at a high level” and are at the top of their game.