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The Huskers had an epic weekend, not just winning but dominating two matches against Oregon and Washington. They swept Oregon in three sets (25-12, 26-24, 25-18) and followed it up with another flawless sweep against Washington (25-17, 25-11, 25-21), stretching their winning streak to 21 and boosting their record to an eye-popping 24-1, with a perfect 14-0 conference mark. And the best part? They did it in front of record-breaking crowds!

But the excitement didn’t stop there. Returning home, the Huskers will take on Minnesota and Indiana at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, and the ongoing match against Minnesota has turned into a real nail-biter, with the score tied 1-1. But one Husker, in particular, is stealing all the attention!

Nebraska Volleyball’s star shot!

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On November 14, Nebraska Volleyball posted a thrilling clip on X featuring Bergen Reilly’s jaw-dropping block, and the reaction was electric! The post was captioned with a quote from Emily Ehman, a former Northwestern volleyball player and current sports broadcaster, who said, “That was just NASTY,” which, honestly, was spot on.

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Fans couldn’t get enough of the moment, with one enthusiastic fan exclaiming in the comment section, “ROOFED!” As Nebraska Volleyball’s X account could barely keep its cool either, sharing the jaw-dropping block with a shoutout, calling it “such a veteran play, @BergenReilly!” Bergen Reilly truly outdid herself, racking up a career-high of six powerful kills, alongside an impressive 20 digs and four stellar blocks.

And that was just the start, as awestruck reactions kept pouring in for Reilly’s incredible move. Fans were abuzz, celebrating this thrilling highlight from the young star!

Volleyheads lose their calm with the shot!

Oh, you better believe it—Bergen Reilly and the Nebraska Volleyball fans couldn’t contain their excitement! One fired-up fan shouted, “She ate thaaat 🔥🔥🔥,” summing up the thrill in just a few words. Here’s the magic behind the moment: Bergen, a setter by nature, isn’t usually the one leaping up for those jaw-dropping blocks, making this play all the more spectacular. It’s one of those unforgettable highlights that leaves everyone in awe, a reminder that the Huskers always pack a punch full of surprises!

Another fan couldn’t hold back, sharing, “Genuinely nothing makes me smile more than seeing a setter, specifically Bergen Reilly, get a solo block…… then seeing her teammates reactions 😅😅 I LOVE IT.” And honestly, who can argue with that? The whole squad was stunned, leaping in pure joy before coming together for an epic group hug. Even Lexi Rodriguez, the team captain, couldn’t hide her excitement—grinning ear to ear as they celebrated Reilly’s show-stopping block!

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Oh, and the thrill didn’t end there! Another fan jumped in, saying, “The team’s reaction was everything!” And it wasn’t just the Huskers who went wild over that block. Even Big Ten Volleyball’s X account joined the excitement, tweeting, “Bergen with the block, Laney with the reaction!” And Laney Choboy’s reaction? Pure disbelief! She clapped her hands over her mouth, eyes wide, like she couldn’t believe the incredible play that had just unfolded before her.

And here’s the latest thrill: Nebraska Volleyball just notched their 22nd consecutive win, taking down No. 16 Minnesota in a hard-fought 25-12, 22-25, 25-22, 25-19 victory. Although the Gophers managed to break Nebraska’s incredible streak of 16 straight sets over six matches with their second-set win, the Huskers rallied back in full force. As one fan exclaimed, “Perfect form on that block!”—because yes, it wasn’t just teamwork; it was also that stellar block that gave the Huskers the edge, sealing another unforgettable win in their dream season!

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