Nebraska sweeps South Dakota State in front of record crowd

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Nebraska sweeps South Dakota State in front of record crowd
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Nebraska defeated South Dakota State in a straight-sets volleyball match on Wednesday night at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings, South Dakota. The top-ranked Huskers secured the victory with set scores of 25-18, 25-20, and 25-15 before a school-record crowd of 5,113 spectators. During the third set, senior middle blocker Andi Jackson sustained an ankle injury after landing awkwardly during a block attempt, though head coach Dani Busboom Kelly stated post-match that the injury appeared minor. The Huskers maintained their undefeated status this season, moving to 3-0. Nebraska utilized its depth throughout the contest, providing extended playing time for reserves including Kenna Cogill and Gabby DiVita. The team now travels to Chicago for a match against DePaul scheduled for Friday.

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  • Nebraska recorded a 25-18, 25-20, 25-15 sweep against South Dakota State.
  • A record crowd of 5,113 attended the match at First Bank & Trust Arena.
  • Andi Jackson left the match in the third set with an ankle injury.
  • Setter Bergen Reilly recorded 32 assists and five digs for the Huskers.
  • Nebraska improves to 3-0 and will face DePaul on Friday.
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Nebraska suffered an injury scare after Andi Jackson left the match in the third set after hurting her ankle, but Busboom Kelly said she will be fine.

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