Nebraska volleyball star Merritt Beason was selected as the first overall pick by the Atlanta Vibe in the Pro Volleyball Federation draft. Beason, who transferred from Florida to Nebraska in 2023, has been recognized for her outstanding performance, including being named the American Volleyball Coaches Association Region Player of the Year. The Atlanta Vibe traded with the Indy Ignite to secure the top pick and select Beason, who has been a key player for Nebraska this season.
Nebraska volleyball defeated Arkansas in the Elite Eight to advance to the Final Four for the sixth time in nine seasons. Led by star right-side hitter Merritt Beason, who had 19 kills and 8 blocks, the Huskers won the match in four sets. Coach John Cook praised Beason's leadership and ability to make big plays. Nebraska will face No. 4 Pittsburgh in the national semifinals.
Nebraska volleyball defeated Arkansas in a four-set match to advance to the Final Four for the sixth time in nine seasons. Coach John Cook and star right-side hitter Merritt Beason led the team to victory, with Beason likely to be named an All-American for the first time. Despite facing deficits in the first set, Nebraska showcased their never-quit attitude and skill to win crucial points and secure the win. They will now face Pittsburgh in the national semifinals.
The Nebraska volleyball team secured a spot in the NCAA Final Four by defeating Arkansas in a thrilling match. Led by junior outside hitter Merritt Beason's 19 kills, the Huskers won the game (26-24, 25-14, 21-25, 25-23) and improved their record to 32-1. Nebraska will now face Pittsburgh in the national semifinals. Head coach John Cook praised Arkansas for their competitiveness, while Beason's impressive performance and a late run by the Huskers sealed the victory.
Nebraska volleyball continues their incredible season with a sweep of Georgia Tech in the NCAA regional semifinal, advancing to the regional final. The team, comprised of no seniors, four freshmen, and a transfer, has shown no signs of blinking under pressure and has embraced the challenge of living up to their high expectations. With their efficient play and strong defense, the Huskers are proving themselves as the best team in the country and are determined to keep getting better as they aim for their 17th Final Four appearance.
The top-ranked Nebraska volleyball team swept Long Island in the NCAA Tournament opener, with a balanced offense led by Merritt Beason's 13 kills. Nebraska had 44 kills compared to LIU's 28, and dominated in hitting percentage and digs. The Huskers won the first two sets comfortably and came from behind in the third set to secure the victory. Nebraska will face Missouri in the next round.
The No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team swept Northwestern in a 3-0 victory, hitting a season-best .395. Merritt Beason led with 13 kills and Harper Murray contributed 10 kills and four aces. Nebraska improved to 18-0 overall and 9-0 in Big Ten play, while Northwestern dropped to 9-10 overall and 3-6 in Big Ten play. The Huskers will face No. 1 Wisconsin in their next match.
The No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team emerged victorious in a thrilling 3-2 match against No. 17 Purdue, with Harper Murray leading the way with a career-high 21 kills and 10 digs. Merritt Beason also had an impressive performance with 19 kills and nine digs. Nebraska's strong blocking game and Bergen Reilly's career-high 54 assists contributed to their win, while Purdue's Eva Hudson and Chloe Chicoine put up a good fight with 19 and 18 kills respectively. The Huskers will now face Indiana in their next match.
The No. 4 Nebraska volleyball team continued their winning streak with a 3-0 sweep against Kansas State, hitting .277 and holding their opponents to .056 hitting. Merritt Beason and Andi Jackson led the team with 10 kills each, while Lindsay Krause and Harper Murray contributed nine kills apiece. The Huskers finished with 12 blocks in the match, securing their fifth consecutive sweep of the season.
