Nebraska sweeps Wisconsin in dominant road win

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No. 2 Nebraska enters its highly anticipated showdown with No. 7 Wisconsin on Nov. 1, bringing a 20-1 record and a defense that has been key this season.

Key to the defensive force is sophomore middle blocker Andi Jackson, who just received her second Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honor after leading Nebraska to wins over Illinois and Michigan. Along with teammates Rebekah Allick and Lexi Rodriguez, Jackson highlights Nebraska’s continued dominance in weekly defensive honors this season, which the Huskers will lean on as they face a formidable Wisconsin offense led by Sarah Franklin.

This match-up between Nebraska and Wisconsin is a storied Big Ten clash, with both programs vying for national recognition and conference supremacy. Each side boasts a deep roster of stars, with Nebraska’s Bergen Reilly leading the charge with 799 assists and Wisconsin’s Charlie Fuerbringer at the helm for the Badgers. The rivalry between these two powerhouses only heightens the stakes as the Huskers look to avenge last year’s sweep of Wisconsin that ended Nebraska’s undefeated season.

With Franklin, Beason, Booth and Jackson all taking the field, fans can expect a high-caliber matchup that could affect both the Big Ten standings and the national rankings. Tune in as Nebraska aims to keep its perfect conference record and Wisconsin looks to make a statement at home.