No. 1 Nebraska volleyball heads out west for two-match stretch in Los Angeles, starting with a Friday after dark clash with the UCLA Bruins. The Huskers are 24-0 for the second time in three years; the 2023 team started 27-0.
Nebraska took set one despite a rough start. Both teams struggled on offense, hitting under .000 for nearly half the set. But the Huskers got going, finishing the set hitting .250 and earning 13 kills. UCLA finished .000 with seven kills. The Bruins responded shortly after, taking the lead and holding it for a majority of the second set.
Nebraska once again battled back, jumping in front of UCLA right before entering the redzone and taking the set 25-23. The Bruins finally got over the hump in set three, however, taking a 25-19 win and ending the Huskers’ streaks.
The Huskers now begin set four hitting .267 with 39 kills. The Bruins stand at .253 with 43 kills. Rebekah Allick and Harper Murray lead the way for Nebraska, each tallying 10 kills on the night. Andi Jackson is also 8-of-11 in the match with no errors.
Nebraska tallied 15 consecutive sweeps and 48 straight set wins, both the most in program history since 2007. The Huskers’ offense also ranks first in the nation on offense with a .348 hitting percentage. The defense also now ranks first nationally in opponent hitting percentage with a .122.
UCLA is 14-10 overall and 8-6 in conference. The Bruins are coming in fresh off a five-set victory over Northwestern and are currently riding a three-match winning streak at home. UCLA, however, stands with a .219 hitting percentage, but are holding opponents to .190.
Nebraska is 14-5 against UCLA, winning the last five. The Bruins last defeated the Huskers back in 2009. Now the two teams face each other for just the second time in conference play. Nebraska defeated UCLA 3-1 in its first Big Ten matchup last season.
Nebraska’s streak comes to an end with 15 straight sweeps and 48 straight set wins.
The Bruins continue to keep Nebraska at bay and hold 40 kills on the night.
UCLA takes the lead following an 8-2 run.
Nebraska with the soft touch
Nebraska hanging onto the lead, despite a 3-0 run from UCLA.
Reilly making plays at the net
Huskers off to a hot start in set three, earning three kills and an ace.
Huskers cooking
Set point
The Huskers pull it off in set two after battling back.
Nebraska enters the redzone once again with the lead.
Watch out for Allick
The Huskers remain behind, but managed to get within one.
Jackson with the ace
Nebraska continues to struggle while the Bruins build their lead.
UCLA once again goes on an early run to take the lead over Nebraska.
Bringing the power
The Huskers close out set one by holding the Bruins to .000.
Nebraska hangs onto its lead, but not before UCLA got on a 5-0.
The Huskers get back above .000 while UCLA remains under.
Nebraska bounces back by going on a 7-1 run, yet both teams are now under .000.
Double-teaming on the block
The Bruins go on a 5-1 run after Nebraska went 2-0, currently holding the Huskers to .000.
Here’s how to watch the Nebraska volleyball vs UCLA game today, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:
What channel is Nebraska volleyball vs UCLA on today?
TV Channel: BTN
Livestream: Fubo (free trial)
Nebraska volleyball vs UCLA can be seen on the Big Ten Network. Paul Sunderland and Holly McPeak will call the game courtside at the Pauley Pavilion. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Nebraska volleyball vs UCLA time today
- Date: Friday, Nov. 14
- Start time: 9 p.m. CT
The Nebraska volleyball vs UCLA game starts at 9 p.m. CT from Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California.
Nebraska volleyball 2025 schedule (24-0, 14-0)
- Aug. 22 – vs. Pittsburgh – WIN 3-1 (25-22, 25-11, 20-25, 25-23)
- Aug. 24 – vs. Stanford – WIN 3-0 (25-13, 25-19, 25-14)
- Aug. 29 – at Lipscomb – WIN 3-0 (25-13, 25-21, 25-15)
- Aug. 31 – vs Kentucky – WIN 3-2 (24-26, 20-25, 25-19, 25-23, 15-8)
- Sept. 5 – vs. Wright State – WIN 3-0 (25-16, 25-16, 25-20)
- Sept. 7 – vs. California – WIN 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-12)
- Sept. 12 – vs. Utah – WIN 3-1 (21-25, 25-8, 25-18, 25-13)
- Sept. 13 – vs. Grand Canyon – WIN 3-0 (25-12, 25-23, 25-18)
- Sept. 16 – at Creighton – WIN 3-2 (25-17, 21-25, 25-18, 24-26, 15-9)
- Sept. 20 – vs. Arizona – WIN 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-18)
- Sept. 24 – vs. Michigan – WIN 3-0 (25-6, 25-15, 25-13)
- Sept. 27 – vs. Maryland – WIN 3-0 (25-14, 27-25, 25-14)
- Oct. 3 – at Penn State – WIN 3-0 (25-6, 25-15, 25-13)
- Oct. 4 – at Rutgers – WIN 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 25-16)
- Oct. 10 – vs Washington – WIN 3-0 (25-14, 25-18, 25-16)
- Oct. 12 – at Purdue – WIN 3-0 (25-23, 25-16, 25-15)
- Oct. 17 – at Michigan State – WIN 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-20)
- Oct. 19 – at Michigan – WIN 3-0 (25-18, 25-13, 25-18)
- Oct. 24 – vs Northwestern – WIN 3-0 (25-17, 25-13, 25-17)
- Oct. 25 – vs Michigan State – WIN 3-0 (25-15, 25-15, 25-18)
- Oct. 31 – at Wisconsin – WIN 3-0 (25-22, 25-19, 25-13)
- Nov. 2 – vs Oregon – WIN 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-12)
- Nov. 6 – vs Illinois – WIN 3-0 (25-11, 25-15, 25-14)
- Nov. 8 – at Minnesota – WIN 3-0 (25-15, 25-21, 25-20)
- Nov. 14 – at UCLA (9 p.m. CT – BTN)
- Nov. 16 – at USC (2 p.m. CT – B1G+)
- Nov. 20 – vs Iowa (TBA – FS1)
- Nov. 22 – at Indiana (5 p.m. CT – B1G+)
- Nov. 28 – vs Penn State (5:30 p.m. CT – BTN)
- Nov. 29 – vs Ohio State (TBA – BTN)
We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.
Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes and opinions.
