Nebraska Volleyball’s Maisie Boesiger breaks down in tears as she removes her shoes for the last time, marking an end to her collegiate career after a heartbreaking loss to Texas A&M in the Regional Finals.
Boesiger and her fellow seniors were freshmen when the Big Reds lost a match at home in 2022. The Elite Eight loss put an end to their 63-game win streak at their beloved Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Maisie Boesiger Breaks Down Uncontrollably in Her Final Moments as a Husker
Boesiger had been a defensive specialist and serving substitute for most of her Nebraska career until starting as a libero for the first time at the home final stop of the 2025 NCAA regular season. That event also marked Senior Night, as the Huskers’ final-year athletes received a celebratory send-off from the program.
She posted a record-high 13 kills and five assists, helping the Big Reds to take a commanding win over Ohio State and capping the season at 30-0. She and her squad entered the NCAA tournament and racked up wins in the first two rounds and the NCAA Regional Semifinals. However, in the Elite Eight, the No. 1 team fell to the Aggies, ending their 33 overall win streak.
The match also meant bidding goodbye to seniors, Boesiger, Rebekah Allick, and Allie Sczech, who were key contributors to the Huskers’ success this season and over the past four years. Following the heartbreak, Boesiger recorded herself removing her shoes for the last time, breaking down in uncontrollable tears.
“I told myself that I would do a video where I take off my shoes..” she said while falling apart emotionally.
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Midway through, she got a warm hug from Bergen Reilly, the junior setter who battled through illness to record 13 digs in the Regional Finals against Texas A&M.
Nebraska Volleyball’s Boesiger Expressed How She Has Been Inspiring the Younger Generation
Boesiger has spread nothing but smiles throughout her four-year college career. She received immense love not only from her teammates and coaches but also from fans alike. An active social media user, the graduating libero often shares lifestyle posts, all radiating positivity.
In an interview with Sports Illustrated in November 2025, Nebraska Volleyball’s Boesiger expressed joy in inspiring young girls, who often send her messages telling her how she left a lasting impact on them.
The Nebraska Volleyball team reached the Final Four in 2024, but succumbed to the Penn State Nittany Lions, who went on to win the title. This year, the Huskers achieved 15 straight sweeps and won 46 consecutive sets, nearly equalling their 2007 record.
