SMU Volleyball Stuns No. 2 Nebraska Before Record-Breaking Crowd
Historic Victory Marks End of Nebraska's 29-Game Winning Streak
In a thrilling upset, the SMU Mustangs volleyball team defeated the No. 2-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers 3-1 in front of a sold-out Moody Coliseum crowd of 3,760, the largest in program history.
Key Stats
- SMU won the first set 25-18 and the third set 25-23.
- Nebraska took the second set 25-17, but SMU rallied to win the fourth set 25-21.
- SMU's victory snapped Nebraska's 29-game winning streak, dating back to last year's NCAA Tournament.
Impact of the Victory
SMU's victory marks a significant upset in the world of college volleyball and has major implications:
- It proves that SMU is a team to be reckoned with in the American Athletic Conference and nationally.
- It raises SMU's ranking in the national polls, potentially putting them in contention for an NCAA Tournament bid.
- It gives hope to other mid-major volleyball programs that they can compete with the nation's elite.
Reaction from the Teams
SMU coach Lisa Seifert was ecstatic after the match, saying, "This is a huge win for our program. We've been working hard all season, and it's great to see it pay off."
Nebraska coach John Cook was gracious in defeat, saying, "SMU played a great match tonight. They deserved to win. We'll learn from this and move on."
Looking Ahead
SMU will look to build on this momentum when they travel to Cincinnati to face the Bearcats on Friday, October 28th. Nebraska will look to bounce back when they host Indiana on Saturday, October 29th.
For more information, please visit the official SMU volleyball website: https://smumustangs.com/sports/womens-volleyball
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