Nebraska Sweeps Illinois to Reach NCAA Regional Final

The 10th-seeded Nebraska volleyball team advanced to its 10th straight NCAA Regional Final with a 3-0 sweep of Illinois Thursday night at Texas' Gregory Gymnasium. The Huskers never trailed in set one but had to come from behind in each of the final two sets en route to posting the 25-12, 25-21, 25-17 win.

After winning the first set easily, Nebraska trailed 12-6 in set two before storming back with an 18-5 run. NU led 24-17 after the run but Illinois fought off four set points before the Huskers finally finished off the set. Nebraska then trailed 13-10 in the third set but the Huskers won eight of the next nine rallies to take the lead and outscored the Illini 15-4 over the final 19 rallies…