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Heartbreak in Nashville: Kentucky battles no. 1 Nebraska before falling in five-set thriller

Kentucky volleyball was on the verge of a historic upset over No. 1 Nebraska after taking a 2-0 lead, but momentum shifts and costly errors led to a painful reverse-sweep loss in Nashville.

AVCA First Serve - Lincoln | Steven Branscombe/GettyImages

The Wildcats dominated the five-time national champions for two sets but couldn't withstand a furious comeback, dropping a heartbreaker at the Broadway Block Party.

For two glorious sets, it felt like the Kentucky Wildcats volleyball team was on top of the world. In a raucous Nashville arena, in front of a sea of red, the Cats weren't just competing with No.