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Lincoln Arneal

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I cover Nebraska volleyball for HuskersIllustrated, co-host the Volleyball State podcast, tweet national stories & write about pro volleyball. Email volleyballstate@gmail.com.

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 2h
Nebraska's balanced offense overpowered the No. 15 Hoosiers in a road sweep. Murray led the way with 11 kills and the middles combined for 17 kills on 29 swings. “Indiana gave us everything they had, and I thought we did great,” Dani Busboom Kelly said. roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/...
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Nebraska's Balanced Attack Too Much for Hoosiers in Front of Sold-Out Crowd
Murray's 11 kills paced the Huskers in a sweep over No. 15 Indiana as their attack finishes with a .379 hitting percentage
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 3h
No. 7 Wisconsin sweeps No. 24 Illinois 18, 19, 22. The Badgers will face No. 1 Nebraska for first place in the Big Ten on Saturday. Flanagan led UW with 12 kills at a .417 clip while Auguste and Travis had 9K. The Badgers hit .361 with 8 blocks. Chapman finished with 10 kills.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 5h
During her postmatch radio interview, NU coach Dani Busboom Kelly said the down official told her that she didn't see a net touch on the replay, but did live so she stuck with the original call. "That's why we have replay review. It was very confusing for me," she said.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 5h
Late twist to Nebraska's lineup: Kenna Cogill came in late for the Huskers and played middle blocker. That move shifted Manaia Ogbechie to opposite for the last handful of rallies. Cogill and Ogbechie teamed up for blocks on the last two rallies of the match.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 5h
The Hoosiers hit .282, a season-best for an NU opponent. Jager and Boersema each tally 9 kills. IU missed 13 serves. Ogbechie added 6 blocks and finished the match with back-to-back stuffs. Mauch also with 3 aces.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 5h
FINAL: No. 1 Nebraska sweeps No. 15 Indiana 15, 19, 19. The Huskers hit .379 led by 11 kills from Murray and 10 from Sigler. Jackson hit .471 with 9 kills as Ogbechie added 8 at a .500 clip. Reilly had 35 assists and was 3-for-3 attacking. Mauch with 10 digs and 6 assists.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 5h
Flynn comes in to serve for Jackson with the Huskers up 20-16.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 5h
After saving the ball from going into the stands, Murray then finishes the rally with a back-row kill. The Huskers have scored 4 in a row for a 19-15 lead in the third set. Murray is up to 11 kills at a .364 clip with 7 digs, 2 blocks and an ace. Timeout Indiana.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 5h
Indiana led 13-11, but Nebraska has won 4 of the past 5 points for a 15-14 lead at the media timeout in the third set. Mauch with back-to-back aces in the run. The Huskers are hitting just .211 this set with 4 errors. Sigler and Murray up to 9K. IU is hitting .467 this set.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 5h
Indiana took an early 4-3 lead, but Nebraska has scored the last 5 points in the third set for an 8-4 advantage. Murray with 2 kills and an ace this set. Sigler also has a pair of kills to lead NU with 9 in the match. The Hoosiers have just 1 kill on 8 attacks.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 5h
Nebraska takes the second set 25-19 over Indiana for a 2-0 lead in the match. SIgler and Jackson each have 7 kill, while Murray caught fire late and is up to 6. The Huskers hit .400 for the set and are at .390 tonight. The Hoosiers hit .333 in the set while Jagers has 7 kills.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 5h
Now it's Indiana's turn to challenge looking for a block touch after Gray's attack is called long. The call is reversed. Nebraska is up 21-16 now.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 5h
Sigler's attack is called long, but Nebraska challenges looking for a touch. The Huskers get the reversal and goes up 21-15 in the second set.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 5h
Indiana closed to 4 points a couple of times, but Nebraska has responded and leads 20-14 after kills from Ogbechie and Sigler. Reilly is up to 21 assists to go with 2 kills. Sigler and Jackson have 6 kills each as NU is hitting .333 this set. IU with 9 kills on 22 attacks.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 6h
The Huskers lead Indiana 15-11 at the media timeout in the second set. Nebraska is hitting .286 this set with 4 errors. Adriano, Sigler and Jackson all have 5 kills. The Hoosiers are also hitting .286 with just 6 kills. Jager also has 6 kills in the match.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 6h
Jackson was called in the net during the last rally, but Nebraska will challenge. The call will stand due to a lack of video evidence and the Huskers' lead is 13-10 in the second set.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 6h
Nebraska controls the first set 25-15 over Indiana. The Huskers hit .375 in the set led by 5 kills from Sigler. Reilly, Adriano and Jackson all with 2 kills. NU doubled up IU 13-6 on digs, Mauch had 5. Jager led the Hoosiers with 3 kills. IU hit .179 and missed 7 serves.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 6h
Indiana uses its last timeout of the set trailing Nebraska 19-10 in the first. Sigler is swinging hard with 5 kills on 5 attacks. Reilly got into the action with a pair of kills during a 5-1 run. The Huskers have 13 kills on 19 swings so far. The Hoosiers have missed 4 serves.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 6h
Nebraska is up 15-9 on Indiana at the media timeout in the first set. The Huskers are hitting .600 as Sigler is 4-for-4 attacking. Mauch already has 4 digs. Tatum and Jager have 2 kills to lead the Hoosiers, who are hitting .294. Neither team has a block yet.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 6h
Officials said Jager's attack was touched by the Nebraska block, but the Huskers will challenge saying they didn't touch it. The call is overturned and NU now leads 14-8 in the first set.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 6h
Nebraska out quick against Indiana with an 8-2 lead in the first set. The Huskers have 8 kills on 9 swings. The last two attacks Sigler put away off bump sets from Reilly, including one over head to the opposite pin. The Hoosiers have just 1 kill on 8 attacks.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 6h
How's this for balance? Nebraska's first six attacks result in kills by five different players. The Huskers are up 5-1 in the first set.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 6h
Nebraska is wearing short-sleeved white jerseys with black arm sleeves. Mauch has on a black short-sleeved jersey as the libero. Indiana has on sleeveless black jerseys with white arm sleeves. Leftridge is wearing a long-sleeved crimson jersey.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 6h
Starters for Nebraska OH: Murray, Sigler MB: Jackson, Ogbechie OPP: Adriano S: Reilly L: Mauch Starters for Indiana: OH: Jager, Snowbarger MB: Boersema, Granberry OPP: Tatum S: Krickovic L: Leftridge
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 7h
We are 30 minutes from first serve between No. 1 Nebraska (15-0, 4-0) and No. 15 Indiana (10-3, 3-1). The 3,000-seat Wilkinson Arena is sold out and is hosting its biggest match of the year. TV: BTN Stream: FoxOne Radio: Husker Radio Network, including 107.3 in Lincoln
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 7h
Nebraska takes on Indiana in less than an hour in Bloomington. Here is my preview and notes from this week's press conference: roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/... Also, Jeff and I chatted with Hoosiers coach Steve Aird earlier this week: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ka9P...
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Nebraska Doesn't Skip a Beat Despite Several Starters Missing Matches with Injuries, Illness
The Huskers' bench has helped them continue to play at a high level, plus more awards for Jackson and prepping for the speedy Hoosiers.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 12h
In its first update in a couple of weeks, Concordia (17-2) is No. 3 in the NAIA poll. Eastern Oregon (21-0) and Northwestern (Iowa) are the top two teams. Bellevue (15-2) is No. 7 while Midland (14-6) is 11th. www.naia.org/sports/women...
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Women's Volleyball Polls | NAIA
Check out NAIA Women's Volleyball polls featuring top teams, updated standings, and competitive insights.
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Volleyball State Podcast @volleyballpod.bsky.social · 12h
🚨TONIGHT!🚨 Going live with Volleyball Late after Nebraska at Indiana. Probably around 8:00. 🔗 ONLY for @i80club.bsky.social subscribers. Join for just $5/month at patreon.com/I80Club
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 12h
The AVCA announced the addition of 16 players to its Player of the Year Watch List. Among the players added are Manaia Ogbechie of Nebraska, Mckenna Wucherer and Stella Swenson of Minnesota, Blaire Bayless of Pitt and libero Payton Petersen of Louisville.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
UPSET: Oklahoma knocks off No. 12 Texas A&M 15-11 in the fifth set. Barnes and Flack led the Sooners with 15 kills while Butler and Tolliver added 13. OU hit .263 as Maga had 53 assists. Stowers had 20 kills for the Aggies, which hit .283. Morris had 11 kills at a .417 clip.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Anyanwu had 10 kills and 9 blocks for SMU. Babcock finished with 25 kills at a .232 clip for the Panthers. Bayless added 13 kills while Watson had 10 kills. Starck finished with 47 assists as Pitt hit .252. The teams will play again on Sunday in Dallas.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
No. 6 SMU gives No. 2 Pitt its first loss of the season with a 21-25, 25-19, 38-36, 25-22 victory. Newsome led the Mustangs with 17 kills at a .519 clip. Davis also had 17 kills. Beauford tallied 54 assists as SMU hit .347 with 5 players in double figures. Harris had 20 digs.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Lincoln East grad (and defensive specialist) Mallorie Meyer was forced into the front row as Pitt ran out of subs.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
What a battle! SMU goes up 2-1 on Pitt after a marathon 38-36 third set. Both teams had 7 set points before SMU finally converted. Newsome and Davis are up to 11 kills. The Mustangs missed 8 serves that set. Babcock has 20 kills on a .377 clip. Bayless with 11 kills.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Pitt and SMU are tied 1-1 after the Mustangs take the second set. Placide and Davis each have 7 kills, but Placide is hitting .500 and Davis is at .000. Babcock leads the Panthers with 11 kills at a .267 clip. The match is on ACCN.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Lincoln Southwest grad Shaylee Myers has signed with the DC Flight. The former K-State Wildcat was drafted by the Atlanta Vibes last year, but left the team during training camp. She’ll now try to make the team for the first-year franchise.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Nebraska hasn't been hit hard by the injury bug, but four starters have missed matches with an injury/illness. The Huskers have kept winning behind their depth and flexibility. Plus another award for Andi Jackson and prepping for Indiana. Read more 🔽 roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/...
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Nebraska Doesn't Skip a Beat Despite Several Starters Missing Matches with Injuries, Illness
The Huskers bench has helped them continue to play at a high level; plus more awards for Jackson and prepping for the speedy Hoosiers
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
USC coach Brad Keller is taking an indefinite personal leave beginning Monday, Oct. 5. Associate head coach Megan Moenoa served as acting head coach over the weekend and will continue in the role for USC (7-7, 1-3). usctrojans.com/news/2026/10...
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USC Women's Volleyball Head Coach Brad Keller to Take Personal Leave - USC Athletics
USC Athletics has announced that seventh-year women's volleyball head coach Brad Keller will be on indefinite personal leave from his post beginning Monday, ...
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Before September, Callie Schwarzenbach had never played with the US National Team. Now, she's the owner of two gold medals after helping the US win the PanAm Cup and NORCECA Final Six tournaments. “I’m just really grateful,” Schwarzenbach said. roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/...
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Schwarzenbach Doubles Up on Gold Medals with the United States National Team
The former Husker middle blocker elevated her game and was among the team leaders in points scored in the two tournaments
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
No. Bergen was over the line.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
14 UCLA 0.68075 15 Oregon 0.67673 16 Indiana 0.67403 17 North Carolina 0.67359 18 Purdue 0.67128 19 Tennessee 0.67037 20 Baylor 0.66541 21 Georgia 0.66273 22 Michigan St. 0.66192 23 Arizona St. 0.66058 24 Texas A&M 0.64864 25 Toledo 0.64828
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Here is the official RPI released by the NCAA, 10/5 1 Pittsburgh 0.79080 2 Kentucky 0.75376 3 Nebraska 0.73464 4 SMU 0.73195 5 Wisconsin 0.73096 6 Florida 0.71842 7 Louisville 0.71525 8 TCU 0.71514 9 Texas 0.70496 10 Washington 0.70426 11 Vanderbilt 0.69301 12 Penn St. 0.69242 13 BYU 0.68696
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Jackson put up those numbers with two different starting setters. She’s the first Husker to win the award in consecutive weeks since Madi Kubik in 2021 (10/11, 18) and Kelsey Robinson did it three times in a row (11/4, 11, 18) in 2013.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Andi Jackson wins her second straight Big Ten Player of the Week award. The senior middle blocker averaged 3.83 kills and 2 blocks per set while hitting .526. She also added five digs and six aces in sweeps at Penn State and Maryland.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Before September, Callie Schwarzenbach had never played with the US National Team. Now, she's the owner of two gold medals after helping the US win the PanAm Cup and NORCECA Final Six tournaments. “I’m just really grateful,” Schwarzenbach said. roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/...
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Schwarzenbach Doubles Up on Gold Medals with the United States National Team
The former Husker middle blocker elevated her game and was among the team leaders in points scored in the two tournaments
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
16 Purdue -6 17 BYU +1 18 Penn State -2 19 Kansas – 20 Washington +2 21 Minnesota -1 22 Michigan State NR 23 Colorado +1 24 Illinois NR 25 North Carolina –
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
AVCA Coaches Poll 10/5 1. Nebraska (47) – 2 Pittsburgh (16) – 3 Louisville +1 4 Kentucky -1 5 Florida +2 6 SMU -1 7 Wisconsin -1 8 TCU +1 9 Texas -1 10 Tennessee +1 11 Arizona State +1 12 Texas A&M +2 13 Oregon +4 14 Stanford -1 15 Indiana –
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
No. 1 Nebraska takes back 3 first-place votes from No. 2 Pitt in this week's AVCA Poll. No. 3 Louisville traded spots with No. 4 Kentucky. Florida, which beat UK in 5, is the new No. 5. Purdue fell 6 spots to No. 16 while No. 22 Michigan State and No. 24 Illinois join the poll.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The players need to meet certain requirement to be eligible for these roster spots. The rookie must be a "high-profile collegiate player." No financial details about the exceptions are available at this time.
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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
MLV is adding a Marquee Player Exception, which will allow teams to sign one free agent and college draftee outside the salary cap restrictions, although they are still subject to the luxury tax. It will be available for the 2026 draft class and free agents for the 2028 season.
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