For the first few points of the opening set, the Michigan volleyball team looked steady. The Wolverines passed cleanly, communicated well and even claimed the first two points against No. 1 Nebraska. But once the Cornhuskers found their rhythm, Michigan’s defense simply couldn’t keep up.

It wasn’t that the Wolverines’ defense wasn’t executing, but that Nebraska’s offense dominated at the front line. Michigan entered the night holding opponents to a .195 hitting percentage and averaging more than 12 digs per set. But against the Cornhuskers’ relentless, well-balanced attack, those numbers didn’t hold up. Nebraska hit .390, well above its season average of .330, while Michigan managed just .079, far below its .281 average.

“Nebraska had an excellent and very efficient night,” Wolverines co

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