Louisville showed promising play at the beginning of the third set, but Nebraska was the first to reach 15 points.

📺 Media timeout 📺

S3 | The Huskers take the lead midway through the 3rd period, with a 3 point lead!

🌽 15, 🐥 12

— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB) 22 September 2024

Nebraska wins the second set 25-17, setting the stage for a decisive third set that Louisville must win to keep its hopes alive in the match.

Harper Murray scored the set point with a kill.

KABOOM! 💥@harpermurray4 calls S2 for Big Red. 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/xdVL4lZS90

— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB) 22 September 2024

The second set is underway and Nebraska is in top form, taking control and putting on a great show. With a score of 20-11, Nebraska has built up its largest lead in the set so far.

⏱️ Time out in Louisville ⏱️

S2 | Big Red gets back into rhythm and forces a TO from the Cardinals! Huskers lead by 9.

Nebraska 20, Louisville 11 pic.twitter.com/eJLTUCH1qb

— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB) 22 September 2024

The Cornhuskers win the first set comfortably with 25:16.

Lindsay Krause made the difference and put together an impressive 7-0 serve streak.

All Big Red in S1. 😤 pic.twitter.com/mMCVPdFjbi

— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB) 22 September 2024

Start rotations

With just 30 minutes left until first serve, the stage is set for an exciting matchup as No. 4 Louisville takes on No. 5 Nebraska. This is a matchup of top-5 teams you won’t want to miss.

Top 5 showdown in the Bluegrass State.

🆚: #4 Pittsburgh
🕦: 11:30 a.m. CT
📺: @ABCNetwork
📍: KFC Yum! Center
📻: @HuskersRadio pic.twitter.com/Fv58MXeYZi

— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB) 22 September 2024

Since 1983, Louisville and Nebraska have only met six times, with Nebraska winning all but the last meeting. The last time the teams faced each other was in 2021, with Louisville dominating with a 3-0 victory.

Both No. 4 Louisville and No. 5 Nebraska enter the game with one loss this season.

2024 will be continued 📋

• 🔴⚫ Louisville (8-1)
  • The Cardinals’ lone loss came in a hard-fought sweep against No. 7 Penn State.
  • Louisville is in the top 10 in team blocks per set.
  • Secured a victory in the intense “Battle of the Bluegrass” rivalry in their last encounter with Kentucky.
• Nebraska (9-1)
  • The Cornhuskers’ only loss was a sweep against No. 22 SMU.
  • Nebraska ranks in the top 10 in team hitting percentage and kills per set.
  • Andi Jackson ranks 3rd in overall hit rate and Bergen Reilly ranks 6th in assists per set.

No. 4 Louisville and No. 5 Nebraska prepare for a highly anticipated top-5 matchup.

This is how the statistics are structured:

NCAA Digital’s Michella Chester dropped her Power 10 rankings after Week 3. Louisville remained at No. 4, while Nebraska climbed one spot. The full Power 10 rankings are below, with Louisville and Nebraska in clearly.

1. Pittsburgh – Back 1
2. Stanford – Previous 3
3. Penn State – Previous 2
4. Louisville – Previous 4
5. Nebraska – Previous 6
6. Purdue – Previous 8
7. Creighton – Previous 5
8. Texas – Previous 7
9. Wisconsin – Previous 10
10. Georgia Tech – Previous NR

➡️ Click or tap here to see an overview of Michella’s individual recommendations.

Experience the exciting top-5 duel between No. 4 Louisville and No. 5 Nebraska.

• 🗓️ Date: Sunday, September 22
• ⏰ Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
• 📺 TV: ABC
• 📍Location: KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY
• 📊 Follow: Live results and statistics