Dec. 15, 2025, 4:10 a.m. CT
Nebraska volleyball (33-1) faced Texas A&M (27-4) in the Elite Eight, looking to return to the Final Four for the third straight year. Despite a valiant comeback attempt, the Huskers came up short, suffering a five-set defeat to the Aggies.
Texas A&M jumped ahead swiftly 2-0 in the match following two intense sets. Nebraska, however, rallied, taking set three 25-20 before forcing a fifth after a hectic 37-35 fourth. But the Aggies grabbed hold of the lead early in set five, and the Huskers trailed the entire run, falling 15-13 in the end.
Texas A&M edged out Nebraska on both offense and defense. The Huskers earned 73 kills off 163 attacks for a .270 hitting percentage, while the Aggies tallied 75 off 178 and a .275. Texas A&M also outblocked Nebraska 17-8, which was a major factor in tilting the scales toward the road team.
Harper Murray put together a career-high 25 kills off 51 attacks for a .255. Rebekah Allick finished the night with 15 kills on 25 swings, earning a .480 along with a team-high four blocks. Bergen Reilly delivered another double-double after tallying 58 assists and 13 digs. She also earned five kills off 11 attacks. Olivia Mauch also posted 13 digs while Laney Choboy grabbed 10.
Nebraska ended its season 33-1 while Texas A&M advances to the NCAA semifinals, continuing a massive postseason surge.
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