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MSU volleyball falls to No. 1 Nebraska after loss to No. 19 Indiana

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Last updated Nov 1, 2026

MSU volleyball falls to No. 1 Nebraska after loss to No. 19 Indiana
Summary

Michigan State's volleyball team lost to top-ranked Nebraska in four sets on November 1, 2026, at Breslin Center. The Spartans won the first set 25-21 but lost the next three sets 25-19, 25-17, and 25-12, marking their second consecutive defeat after a five-set loss to No. 19 Indiana. Coach Kristen Kelsay praised her team’s early performance against Nebraska, despite the setback. Senior Alanna Bankston led MSU with 12 kills, while junior Breccan Scheck had seven blocks in an impactful performance filling in for injured Carmen Waye. MSU's record now stands at 17-5 overall and 7-5 in the Big Ten. The Spartans will face No. 8 Wisconsin next.

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  • •MSU lost to Nebraska with set scores of 21-25, 25-19, 25-17, 25-12.
  • •Alanna Bankston led MSU with 12 kills in the match.
  • •Breccan Scheck recorded seven total blocks, stepping in for an injured teammate.
  • •MSU's record is now 17-5 overall and 7-5 in the Big Ten.
  • •Next match is against No. 8 Wisconsin on Thursday.
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  • 12:36 PMYahoo Sports — MSU volleyball pushes No. 1 Nebraska but falls, one day after heartbreaker against No. 19 Indiana
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“A reverse sweep and a critical injury to one of our star players, and then we come out and play the way we did in those first couple sets.”

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