The No. 2 Nebraska Cornhuskers celebrated winning a share of the Big Ten title by beating Maryland 3-1 in a record-breaking game. The Huskers finished 19-1 in Big Ten play and secured their fifth conference title. The match was moved to the XFINITY Center to accommodate the demand for tickets, and a record crowd of 13,071 fans witnessed Nebraska’s victory.
Coach John Cook praised his team’s performance, with standout players including Merritt Beason, Bergen Reilly, and Harper Murray. The Huskers recorded a season-high 20 blocks and held Maryland to minus-.059 hitting.
Nebraska’s dominant performance throughout the game secured their second consecutive Big Ten championship, sharing the title with No. 4 Penn State. The team is now awaiting to learn their NCAA Tournament fate on Sunday. ESPN’s selection show will air at 5 p.m. CT, with the Huskers likely to earn a top-four seed and a chance to host until the Final Four.
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