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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 4m

You can read the full announcement in the October 15 2025, edition of 900 Square Feet here:

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900 Square Feet: October 15, 2025

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 5m

The @900squarefeet Player of the Year award will be named in Jordan Larson's honor. According to the release, the former Husker All-American and gold medalist "embodies all that a college athlete should aspire to be."
Watch Lee's chat with the Larson here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fUj...

Jordan Larson/900 Square Feet National Player of the Year Award.

YouTube video by 900 Square Feet

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 1h

League One is expanding into Los Angeles in 2027. It will be the league’s seventh franchise.

CNBC @cnbc.com · 2h

Alexis Ohanian backs League One Volleyball, further expanding his women's sports portfolio

Ohanian's investment in volleyball comes as the sport has seen upticks in participation and viewership.

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 13h

Allie Sczech has to be ready at a moment's notice in her role as a game changer off the bench. Nebraska's senior opposite thrived as a super sub against Purdue with 5 kills on 8 swings.

“Opportunities are gonna find her,” NU coach Dani Busboom Kelly said.
www.si.com/college/nebr...

Sczech Thrives in New Role Off the Bench

When Allie Sczech hears her name from Nebraska’s coaching staff, it’s go time. The senior opposite has started just two matches, so most of the time she enters

www.si.com

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 12h

On her radio show tonight, NU coach Dani Busboom Kelly said she would "be very surprised" if Pierce is not available this weekend for Michigan State and Michigan.

Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 4d

Redshirt freshman outside hitter Skyler Pierce is on the bench in street clothes and not going through warmups.

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 13h

Allie Sczech has to be ready at a moment's notice in her role as a game changer off the bench. Nebraska's senior opposite thrived as a super sub against Purdue with 5 kills on 8 swings.

“Opportunities are gonna find her,” NU coach Dani Busboom Kelly said.
www.si.com/college/nebr...

Sczech Thrives in New Role Off the Bench

When Allie Sczech hears her name from Nebraska’s coaching staff, it’s go time. The senior opposite has started just two matches, so most of the time she enters

www.si.com

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 14h

Take the time to watch the full 13-minute conversation between two Italian natives: Virginia Adriano and Luca Virgilo the general manager of @huskermbb.bsky.social.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxFR...

🇮🇹 Una Conversazione con Luca e Virginia | Nebraska Huskers

YouTube video by Nebraska Huskers

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 1d

Also considered

Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 1d

My ballot:
1 Nebraska (16-0)
2 Texas (14-0)
3 Kentucky (12-2)
4 Pittsburgh (13-3)

5 Louisville (14-2)
6 Stanford (14-3)
7 Arizona State (14-2)
8 Wisconsin (12-2)

9 SMU (12-4)
10 Texas A&M (13-3)
11 TCU (14-3)
12 Purdue (13-3)

13 Tennessee (13-2)
14 Miami (15-2)
15 Creighton (13-5)
16 BYU (15-2)

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 1d

Nebraska picked up two more first-place votes in this week's 900 Square Feet Media poll.

The Huskers are followed by Texas, Kentucky, Louisville and Pitt in the Top 5. SMU and TCU swap places with Texas A&M and Purdue. Indiana fell out of the Top 16.

900squarefeet.cmail19.com/t/y-e-qhdird...

900 Square Feet Top 16 Media Poll 10-13-25

900squarefeet.cmail19.com

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 1d

Nebraska-Kearney dropped 3 spots to No. 5 in this week's Division II rankings after going 0-2 in Kansas. The Lopers have a big match this week hosting Central Oklahoma Saturday.

Wayne State moves up 4 lines to No. 7 after beating #22 Minnesota St and #10 St. Cloud St.
www.avca.org/polls-awards...

Check out the latest polls for NCAA & high school volleyball

See what college and high school teams are ranked in the latest AVCA Coaches Polls all season long.

www.avca.org

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 1d

Big Ten Weekly Awards - Oct. 13

Co-Player - Harper Murray, OH, Nebraska
Co-Player - Kennedy Martin, OPP, Penn State
Defensive - Marianna Singletary, MB, UCLA
Setter - Kate Duffey, UCLA
Freshman - Malayah Long, S, Michigan State

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 1d

Harper Murray is this week's Big Ten Player of the Week.

Last week, Murray averaged 4.6 kills per set at a .519 clip. She also added 3 aces, 5 blocks and 12 digs in sweeps over Washington and No. 12 Purdue.

This is Murray's first career POW award.

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 1d

16 Tennessee +1
17 Penn State +2
18 Minnesota -4
19 BYU +2
20 Baylor -4
21 North Carolina +2
22 Indiana -2
23 UCLA NR
24 Colorado –
25 USC -2

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 1d

Oct. 13 Coaches Poll
1 Nebraska (57) –
2 Texas (4) –
3 Kentucky –
4 Louisville +1
5 Stanford +1
6 Pittsburgh -2
7 Arizona State +1
8 SMU +2
9 Wisconsin -2
10 Texas A&M -1
11 TCU –
12 Purdue –
13 Creighton –
14 Miami (FL) +4
15 Kansas –

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 1d

Nebraska is holding steady at No. 1 in this week's AVCA coaches poll. No. 6 Pitt and No. 9 Wisconsin each dropped two spots after losing last week.

SMU is up 2 to No. 8. Miami is the big riser moving up 4 to No. 14 after knocking off Pitt. UCLA rejoins the poll as well.

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 2d

Harper Murray went off for 16 kills with a .640 hitting percentage as Nebraska made a statement with a sweep at No. 12 Purdue.

“That’s a pretty impressive stat line,” NU coach Dani Busboom Kelly said.

www.si.com/college/nebr...

Murray Shines as Nebraska Sweeps No. 12 Purdue on the Road

Facing the reigning National Player of the Week, Harper Murray put up an award-worthy performance. The Nebraska junior outside hitter finished with 16 kills ag

www.si.com

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 2d

Athletes Unlimited drew its biggest crowds in Omaha Sunday on Match Day 5. The estimated attendance was just under 1,000. AU wraps up its two-week stay in Omaha on Monday night.

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 2d

Harper Murray went off for 16 kills with a .640 hitting percentage as Nebraska made a statement with a sweep at No. 12 Purdue.

“That’s a pretty impressive stat line,” NU coach Dani Busboom Kelly said.

www.si.com/college/nebr...

Murray Shines as Nebraska Sweeps No. 12 Purdue on the Road

Facing the reigning National Player of the Week, Harper Murray put up an award-worthy performance. The Nebraska junior outside hitter finished with 16 kills ag

www.si.com

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 2d

No. 10 SMU takes down No. 18 Miami in four sets.

Jones and Livings tallied 12 kills for the Mustangs, which hit .340 for the match. Rogers added 9 kills at a .571 clip.

Heredia Colon finished with 19 kills for the Canes, but also had 14 hitting errors.

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 2d

UPSET: Michigan State knocks off No. 20 Indiana in straight sets 21, 19, 18 for the Hoosiers first Big Ten loss.

The Spartans hit .256 led by 8 kills from Mumcular. However, Indiana committed 28 hitting errors for a .067 hitting percentage, including negative in the 3rd set.

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 2d

Allick and Landfair recorded 6 kills each, while Sczech came on late and tallied 5 kills on 8 attacks.

Reilly finished with 44 assists and 10 digs as the Huskers hit .349 for the match. Mauch had 12 digs.

Heaney added 6 kills as Purdue hit .186.

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 2d

Harper Murray puts on a show as No. 1 Nebraska sweeps No. 12 Purdue 25-23, 25-16, 25-15.

The junior outside hitter finished with 16 kills and hitting .640 with no errors. She added 2 aces, 2 blocks and 5 digs. Jackson added 12 kills at a .450 clip.

Wollard led Purdue with 14K.

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 2d

Another challenge from Purdue after Allick tools at attack off the block and dodges the ball on her way down. The Boilermakers are looking for a touch.

The challenge fails and Nebraska is up 21-13 in the third set.

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Lincoln Arneal @lincolnvb.bsky.social · 2d

Wollard is awarded a kill as the referees called a touch, but Nebraska challenged the call.

The call is upheld and Nebraska leads 16-10. The Huskers are out of challenges.

Wollard is up to 14 kills. Sczech has 4 kills on 7 attacks for the match.

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