BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana volleyball faced its toughest test of the season Thursday night, falling to No. 1 Nebraska in straight sets, 25-15, 25-19, 25-19, in front of a sold-out crowd at Wilkinson Hall.

The Cornhuskers extended their winning streak and improved to 15-0 overall and 4-0 in Big Ten play. Indiana dropped to 10-4 overall and 3-2 in conference action.

Nebraska controlled the match from the opening serve, using an efficient attack and steady defense to limit Indiana’s offensive opportunities. The Cornhuskers hit .379 as a team, finishing with 46 kills and 13 errors on 87 attempts. Indiana recorded 34 kills but committed 10 errors on 85 attempts, hitting .282 according to the match totals.

The opening set proved difficult for the Hoosiers as Nebraska established control early and pulled away for a 25-15 victory. Indiana responded with a more competitive effort in the second set, but the Cornhuskers maintained their offensive rhythm to secure a 25-19 win and take a commanding 2-0 lead.

Indiana continued to battle in the third set, keeping the contest competitive before Nebraska closed out the match with another 25-19 decision.

Despite the loss, Indiana showed stretches of resilience against the nation’s top-ranked team, competing in front of an energetic home crowd at Wilkinson Hall.

The match marked another opportunity for the Hoosiers to measure themselves against the Big Ten’s elite as they continue conference play. With Nebraska maintaining its undefeated record, Indiana will look to regroup and build on its early-season progress as the schedule continues.

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