Nebraska Volleyball Shares Big Ten Championship

The Nebraska volleyball team secured a share of the 2024 Big Ten Championship by defeating Maryland 3-1 after a disappointing loss to Penn State. In the match against Maryland, the Huskers initially struggled, dropping the first set 25-27, but rallied to win the next three sets decisively. Merritt Beason led the team with 19 kills and 10 blocks, while Harper Murray contributed 12 kills despite a challenging performance. Nebraska's overall hitting percentage improved significantly throughout the match, finishing at .252%, while holding Maryland to -.059%. This victory marks Nebraska's second consecutive Big Ten title, shared with Penn State, who clinched their share by defeating the Huskers the previous day. The Huskers are now preparing for the upcoming NCAA tournament, where they will learn their seedings soon.