Nebraska participating in Big Ten Volleyball Media Days
Nebraska finished 33-3 last season, ending the year in the NCAA semifinals. Now, the team is entering a new era following the retirement of John Cook. For the Big Ten this season, the Huskers rank No. 1 in the preseason rankings.
The Big Ten's coaches have also noticed the individual talent the Huskers roster holds this season. Four Huskers were named to the Preseason All-Big Ten Team. Those four players are Harper Murray, Rebekah Allick, Bergen Reilly, and Andi Jackson.
Busboom Kelly returns to Nebraska after spending eight years at Louisville and turning the Cardinals into a national contender. In her tenure, Louisville reached two NCAA Championships, three Final Fours, five regional finals, and four ACC titles.
She compiled a 203-44 record in her eight seasons with the Cardinals, including a 120-15 (.889) mark from 2021 to 2024, the second-best winning percentage in the country during that span.
Busboom Kelly is a national champion, having served both as a former player and an assistant coach for the Huskers. Nebraska will begin the 2025 season on Friday, August 22, when the Huskers host Pittsburgh at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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