LINCOLN, Neb. —

Nebraska is a volleyball state, and that's certainly proving true so far in this NCAA Tournament.

Creighton advanced to the Elite Eight after defeating Arizona State on Thursday.

The Jays will take on Kentucky in a Saturday showdown in Lexington.

Nebraska is ready to face Kansas in the Sweet 16 on Friday at the Devaney Center.

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This is the third straight time the Huskers have hosted an NCAA regional, and the team said they do not take playing at home lightly.

They said the fans that pack the Devaney Center every night are as every bit a part of this journey for their quest to the title.

But before they look ahead, they must focus on the task at hand, taking down Kansas.

"We're lucky that we've been able to host the past few years because I don't think tha

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