No. 2 Stanford and No. 5 Nebraska face off in a blockbuster nonconference matchup between two of the most storied programs in college volleyball.
Stanford enters the match with a 7-0 record, boasting a .313 team hitting percentage, while Nebraska is 8-1, allowing opponents to hit just .171. Stanford is led by All-American Elia Rubin, who has been a dominant force with 110 kills, while setter Kami Miner orchestrates the offense with 10.65 assists per set.
Nebraska, on the other hand, will rely heavily on its blocking, averaging 2.73 blocks per set, with Andi Jackson and Rebekah Allick controlling the net. This rivalry is always a must-watch, with Stanford holding a 12-7 all-time series lead, but Nebraska won their last meeting in four sets. .
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