What we know is the season’s work really ramps up when the Huskers begin practice on Saturday. The first match is Aug. 30.
“I guess you don’t appreciate them until they’re not here anymore, and Mikaela and Kenzie I now really realize what great players they were, great teammates, great leaders, great competitors,” said Nebraska coach John Cook on Friday during the team's media day. “They set a great example. I watched video (on Thursday with freshman outside hitter) Madi Kubik, and we just watched Mikaela, all the things she did. I said, ‘This is how we want to play.