Thursday Setback at Wilkinson Hall

Thursday, October 8

Bloomington, Ind.

6:30 p.m.

Indiana University

10-4,3-2Big Ten

#1 Nebraska

16-0,5-0Big Ten

Team	1	2	3	Final F
Nebraska	25	25	25	3
Indiana	15	19	19	0

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – A battle of top-15 teams went the way of top-ranked Nebraska on Thursday (Oct. 8) evening in front of a sold-out crowd at Wilkinson Hall. The Huskers (16-0, 5-0 B1G) worked a sweep (25-15, 25-19, 25-19) of the Indiana volleyball team in Bloomington. It was IU's first home loss of the season. All of IU's defeats this year have come to teams in the top 10 of this week's AVCA poll.

Even against the top-ranked defensive team, IU's offense came out swinging. The Hoosiers hit .282 (34-10-85), the highest opposing percentage against the nation's top team this year. In fact, it's the highest any opponent has hit against the Huskers since October of 2024.

Third-year middle blocker Ella Boersema had nine blocks at a .438 hitting percentage. Second-year outside hitter Jaidyn Jager, who missed practice all week with illness, added nine kills of her own. Boersema has had eight-or-more kills in six-straight matches. Fifth-year opposite hitter Avry Tatum provided six kills on the right side

When at its best, slowing down Nebraska's offense is a difficult task. The Huskers hit at an electric .379 clip with four of its five primary attackers producing at least eight kills. The Hoosiers slowed down opposite hitter Virginia Adriano, holding her to a .067 hitting efficiency. IU's defense chipped in six total blocks with second-year setter Teodora Krickovic and fifth-year middle blocker Kiki Granberry having a hand in three of them each.

IU will look to respond from tonight's setback with a showdown against USC on Sunday (Oct. 11) afternoon. Big Ten Network will carry the fourth-straight match of IU's this season when the Trojans come to town. First serve is set for 2 p.m. from Wilkinson Hall.

How it Happened
• Even with some big blocks along the way, Nebraska's offense was too much on the night. 11 kills from outside hitter Harper Murray and 17 combined kills out of the middle was enough to see the Huskers by in three sets. Nebraska hit .379 on the night even with six blocks from Indiana.

• IU settled in from the end line after a tough first set with seven errors. Still, 13 errors from the end line to three from Nebraska was a massive difference. IU's offense hit .282 and found windows to try and close the gap. Third-year middle blocker Ella Boersema provided nine kills and hit over .430.

Top Hoosier Performers
#27 Boersema, Ella
9 kills, .438 hitting percentage, 3 digs

#10 Krickovic, Teodora
25 assists, 3 blocks, 4 digs

#24 Jager, Jaidyn
9 kills, 2 digs, 2 blocks

Notes to Know
• Third-year middle blocker Ella Boersema had nine kills and hit .438 in Thursday's contest. Her effort continues a hot streak as of late as she moves back into her natural position in the middle. She's had at least eight kills in six-straight matches while hitting above .300 in five of those six.

• Over 2,700 people packed into Wilkinson Hall to watch the top-15 showdown. It was the first all top-15 home match in program history and the fourth crowd of 2,700 or better in the gym's brief history. Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton was even one of the people in attendance.

• The Hoosiers hit .282 against the top-ranked Huskers and matched a season low in attacking errors (10). It is the best hitting percentage from an opposing team against Nebraska since October of 2024. It's also the most efficient offensively that IU has been against a top-10 program under head coach Steve Aird.