The Nebraska Cornhuskers will try to stretch their regular-season winning streak to 49 matches when they visit Northwestern on Thursday night. Nebraska, currently unbeaten at 17-0 overall and 6-0 in Big Ten play, faces a Northwestern Wildcats team struggling at 7-10 overall and winless in conference matches at 0-6.
The Cornhuskers have dominated this matchup historically, leading the series 22-1 in 23 previous meetings. Their current run against Northwestern stands at 18 straight victories. Nebraska’s 48-match regular-season winning streak dates back to the 2024 season and ranks as the second-longest in program history since 1981.
Nebraska remains at the top of the latest AVCA Coaches Poll released on October 12, securing their 131st week ranked No. 1. That total is the highest of any NCAA volleyball program. The Cornhuskers have maintained an undefeated record through the first 17 games of the season for the fourth consecutive year and the tenth time overall.
The team’s recent form has been bolstered by individual accolades. Outside hitter Harper Murray earned co-Player of the Week honors from the Big Ten Conference, while setter Bergen Reilly and defensive specialist Manaia Ogbechie took home Setter and Defensive Player of the Week awards respectively. Their contributions have helped Nebraska stay unbeaten through a challenging schedule.
Thursday’s match will start at 7 p.m. Central Time in Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston, Illinois. Fans can stream the game live on B1G+, though no television broadcast is scheduled. The Wildcats will be looking to break their conference losing streak against a Nebraska side that has consistently pressured opponents with a balanced attack and disciplined defense.
With a perfect record and a lineup featuring multiple weekly award winners, Nebraska enters the game as a clear favorite. Northwestern remains on the back foot, searching for a breakthrough to halt Nebraska’s dominance in this rivalry. The Cornhuskers’ pursuit of their 49th consecutive regular-season win will be tested on the road Thursday night.
According to Yahoo Sports.