OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - No. 1 Nebraska improved to 24-0 all-time against in-state rival No. 18 Creighton, defeating the Bluejays in five sets before a sellout crowd at CHI Health Center.
The 17,675 fans in attendance set the record for the largest crowd for a regular season indoor volleyball match .
The match began with a 10-10 stalemate in Set One before the top-ranked Huskers exploded for a 7-2 run to establish a five-point edge. Nebraska cruised to the 25-17 win in Set One on the strength of four kills from Harper Murray and five from Andi Jackson, who also turned in a service ace for set point.
Creighton answered back in Set Two. A Nora Wurtz ace put the Bluejays in front 14-10. CU would lead by as much as six before the Big Red answered. A 7-2 burst that featured three kills and a s