Nebraska volleyball vs Kentucky recap, stats, and highlights

The No. 1-ranked Nebraska volleyball team received its first test of the 2025 season when it faced the No. 7-ranked Kentucky Wildcats in the Broadway Block Party in Nashville, TN. The Huskers fell down two sets to none but were able to storm back and win the match in a reverse sweep (24-26, 20-25, 25-19, 25-23, 15-8).

Harper Murray led the Huskers with a career high 23 kills for a .340 attack percentage. Bergen Reilly had 46 assists while also contributing a team-high 18 digs. The Husker defense was able to hold the Wildcat offense to a .168 attack percentage, including a stifling -0.143 attack percentage in the fifth set.

Nebraska is now 13-2 all-time against Kentucky and has won the last 12 meetings. Husker head coach Dani Busboom Kelly was 4-3 against the Wildcats in her eight seasons at Louisville.

Nebraska (4-0) returns home and will face Wright State on Friday, Sept 5, at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. First Serve is set for 7 p.m. CT, and you can find all the updates and coverage here on Cornhuskers Wire.

Nebraska wins 3-2 (24-26, 20-25, 25-19, 25-23, 15-8)

Huskers are one point away from a reverse sweep.

Big block by Adriano forces the final Wildcat timeout of the match

Nebraska is the first to eight points in set 5

Wildcats on a 3-0 run in set 5 (first to 15)

Harper has 22 kills on the afternoon

And now it’s first to 15!

Huskers are two points away from a do-or-die set 5

Things are getting tight in Nashville.

A 3-0 run for the Wildcats forces a timeout

Allick with another big defensive play and the Huskers are up four in set 4

Huskers win a challenge and are up two in set 4

But a lost challenge puts the Huskers up by two

Virginia Adriano continues to make plays in set 4. DBK’s substitution is paying off for Nebraska.

Andi Jackson with a big kill for the big red

We now head to set four, and Nebraska still has some work to do.

Huskers still looking for the reverse sweep. Harper Murray leads the way with five kills.

Huskers still in control.

Huskers now up two in the do-or-die third set.

Some help from Harper Murray keeps Nebraska up one.

Husker offense trying to pull away

Olivia Mauch replaces Laney Choboy at Libero to start the third set.

Huskers have their backs against the wall and are down two sets to none.

Wildcats on a 3-0 run puts the Huskers in a tight spot.

Kentucky making it tough on Nebraska this afternoon

Followed by a big kill from Andi Jackson

Watch Nebraska volleyball vs Kentucky live on Watch ESPN

Here’s how to watch the Nebraska volleyball vs Kentucky game today, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:

What channel is Nebraska volleyball vs Kentucky on today?

TV Channel: ABC

Livestream: WatchESPN.com

Nebraska volleyball vs Kentucky will be broadcast nationally on ABC to open the Broadway Block Party. Courtney Lyle, Holly McPeak, and Katie George will call the game from the floor at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, with Madison Fitzpatrick reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include Watch ESPN.

The Huskers Radio Network, featuring John Baylor and Lauren (Cook) West, will broadcast all the action on its volleyball affiliate stations, on Huskers.com, and on the Huskers App.

Nebraska volleyball vs Kentucky time today

• Date: Sunday, Aug 31
• Start time: 11 a.m. CT

The Nebraska volleyball match against Kentucky starts at 11 a.m. CT from the Broadway Block Party, hosted by the Nashville Sports Council and ESPN Events at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

Nebraska volleyball 2025 nonconference schedule

• 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 -11 a.m. CT
• Sept 5 – vs. Wright State – 7 p.m. CT
• Sept 7 – vs. California – 1 p.m. CT
• Sept 12 – vs. Utah – 6 p.m. CT
• Sept 13 – vs. Grand Canyon – 6 p.m. CT
• Sept 16 – at Creighton – 6:30 p.m. CT
• Sept 20 – vs. Arizona – TBA

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