Nebraska sweeps South Dakota State before record crowd in Brookings
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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

The Nebraska volleyball team defeated South Dakota State in a three-set match on Wednesday at the First Bank and Trust Arena in Brookings. A crowd of 5,113 fans attended the event, marking the largest attendance for a volleyball match in the history of South Dakota. While Nebraska completed a sweep, South Dakota State managed its highest scoring output against the top-ranked team this season during the second set. The match served as a homecoming for Nebraska setter Bergen Reilly, a graduate of O'Gorman High School who played before family and local supporters. South Dakota State head coach Dan Georgalas noted the program's significant growth since its 2021 relaunch. Both coaching staffs acknowledged the intense atmosphere created by the home crowd throughout the competition.
- •Nebraska defeated South Dakota State in a straight-set sweep on Wednesday night.
- •A record crowd of 5,113 fans attended the match at First Bank and Trust Arena.
- •South Dakota State scored 20 points in the second set against the top-ranked Cornhuskers.
- •Bergen Reilly returned to her home state to compete as a setter for Nebraska.
- •The attendance marked the largest volleyball crowd ever recorded in South Dakota.
- 4:16 AMYahoo Sports — SDSU-Nebraska matchup breaks records, inspires growth
"BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota State University Jackrabbits volleyball team held its biggest home game in program history Wednesday night against number one Nebraska. This game not only broke records, but served as a reminder of how far the game has come in South Dakota. A record-breaking crowd of 5,113 people turned to […]
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