Nebraska's Bergen Reilly is a finalist for the AVCA Division I Women's Volleyball Player of the Year, having led her team to a record-setting season with impressive stats and multiple awards, including Big Ten Player of the Year.
Three Nebraska volleyball players—Harper Murray, Bergen Reilly, and Andi Jackson—were named to the initial AVCA Player of the Year watch list for 2025, highlighting Nebraska's strong talent in women's volleyball. The list is part of a multi-stage selection process, with midseason and final awards to follow, and Nebraska has a history of winning this award.
Nebraska's volleyball team continued its dominance over Iowa, sweeping the Hawkeyes 25-9, 25-16, 25-17 to maintain a perfect 40-0 all-time record against them. The Huskers, led by setter Bergen Reilly and standout performances from Harper Murray and others, showcased a strong offensive game with a .472 hitting percentage. Nebraska remains undefeated in Big Ten play and prepares to face No. 6 Wisconsin in their final regular-season match.
The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team secured a sweep against Missouri in the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the regional round with a 30-1 season record. Bergen Reilly's strong serving helped Nebraska take an early lead, and despite a brief challenge from Missouri in the third set, Nebraska finished strong. Merritt Beason led the team with 12 kills, and Nebraska will host the regional round, facing Georgia Tech while Kentucky plays against Arkansas.
No. 5 Nebraska volleyball team won their season opener against Utah State with impressive performances from freshmen players Bergen Reilly, Harper Murray, and Laney Choboy. Murray had a strong all-around game, finishing with nine kills, a .350 hitting percentage, five blocks, and one ace. Reilly earned the starting setter position and showcased her skills with 26 assists, four kills, seven digs, and three blocks. Coach John Cook praised Reilly's serving, blocking, and setting abilities. The Huskers' other starters included Lindsay Krause, Merritt Beason, Bekka Allick, Maggie Mendelson, and Lexi Rodriguez.