Rutgers falls to No. 1 Nebraska in Big Ten opener
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Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Rutgers lost to No. 1 Nebraska 21-25, 22-25, 15-25 in their Big Ten volleyball opener on Friday night in Lincoln. Despite scoring four aces and reducing service errors, the Scarlet Knights struggled offensively, hitting.137 compared to Nebraska's.320. Laney Choboy's service game was a key factor, as Nebraska won 21 of the 28 rallies during her serves. The match featured notable performances from Imani Howell and Skylar George for Rutgers, but Nebraska maintained a commanding presence throughout.
- •Rutgers hit.137, while Nebraska posted a.320 hitting percentage.
- •Laney Choboy served seven times, with Nebraska winning 21 of 28 rallies.
- •Imani Howell and Skylar George led Rutgers with notable offensive contributions.
- •Rutgers lost all three sets after initially taking leads in each.
- •The match was played at Bob Devaney Sports Center in front of 10,497 fans.
- 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — Volleyball Can’t Solve Laney Choboy’s Serve & Gets Swept by #1 Nebraska
"The Scarlet Knights hit .137 to Nebraska’s .320 and scored seven points in the 28 rallies Laney Choboy served, falling 21-25, 22-25, 15-25 in the Big Ten opener in Lincoln
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