Nebraska Volleyball will play Indiana on Nov. 16, looking for their 16th conference win of the season. With a 25-1 record and a perfect 15-0 mark in the Big Ten, Coach Cook is emphasizing improving their play after an intense but “ugly” win against Minnesota. Key areas of focus include improving the first ball kill rate and refining the out-of-system setting to manage long rallies and on-field chaos.

By the numbers

• Nebraska is averaging 2.9 missed serves from opponents per set, compared to 2.1 for teams facing Penn State and 2.0 for Wisconsin.
• Indiana is averaging 1.60 aces per set, led by Camryn Haworth with 0.58 aces per set.

Yes, but

Despite their strong record, Nebraska’s recent performance highlights areas of improvement, especially when it comes to dealing with tougher serves from aggressive teams like Indiana. Moreover, the Austin team has struggled to find their rhythm this season.

State of affairs

• Nebraska’s confidence is high, but they need to improve their response to challenging services.
• Indiana’s recent struggles include a three-set loss to Iowa, which prompted continued adjustments to their lineup.

What’s next

As the match approaches, Nebraska will look to strengthen their strategies while reducing fatigue as the season progresses. Observers will be eager to see if Nebraska takes advantage of Indiana’s inconsistencies in receiving service and how they manage their passing solutions.

In short

For Nebraska, success against Indiana will depend on their ability to maintain focus on fundamental skills such as receiving and operating outside the system. This game is crucial for their momentum as they enter the home stretch of the season in pursuit of a conference title.