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Sports · College sports · published 2026-08-29 · via Fox Sports

Nebraska Volleyball Seeks Redemption After Elite Eight Upset

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Nebraska enters the season as the No. 1 team after a stunning Elite Eight loss last year despite a 33-1 record. The Cornhuskers return key players like Harper Murray and Bergen Reilly, and have spent $7 million on their roster. They also had no outgoing transfers for a second straight year.

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The Cornhuskers' roster investment of roughly $7 million marks the largest in NCAA women's volleyball, reflecting the sport's growing financial commitment. Their 18 semifinal appearances and six title-game berths underscore a sustained powerhouse program, though their last championship came in 2017.

Sunday's opener against No. 2 Texas in Las Vegas revives a rivalry last contested in the 2023 national title match,

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