Nebraska and Penn State meet in the NCAA volleyball semifinals with just about everything on the line.
The co-Big Ten champions met just once this season in one of the final games of the season. The Nittany Lions took the four-set victory at home, handing the Huskers their first conference loss. Penn State will need to have the game of its life if it wants to beat Nebraska again on the biggest stage.
The Huskers are no strangers to playing under pressure after last year’s run in the tournament. Back on the national stage, they have a chip on their shoulder, ready to avenge last year’s title loss. And not even a conference rival will stop them now that they’re here.Jess Mruzik, Harper Murray, Lexi Rodriguez and Izzy Starck take the court at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville on Thursday. Only one of the historic programs will accomplish this year’s goal and compete for the 2024 NCAA volleyball championship.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates in the NCAA volleyball tournament semifinal game between Nebraska and Penn State.MORE: Watch the NCAA volleyball tournament semifinals live with Fubo (free trial)
Nebraska vs. Penn State score
| Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Set 4 | Set 5 | Final | |
| Nebraska | 25 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Penn State | 23 | – | – | – | – | 0 |
Nebraska vs. Penn State live updates, results, highlights from NCAA volleyball semifinals game
All times Eastern.
End of set one: (1) Nebraska 25, (0) Penn State 23
10:14 p.m. – Miss Jackson! The sophomore middle records back-to-back kills to end the set. Huskers go up 1-0. Jackson leads her team with six kills.
10:11 p.m. – Beason ace to tie it up at 23!
10:05 p.m. – Ace from Izzy Starck! The National Freshman of the Year gives Penn State a one-point lead.
10:02 – Kennedi Orr keeping the ball in play! The serving sub comes up with two big digs before Taylor Landfair terminates it for a point. 16 all.
10:00 p.m. – Tied up! Penn State uses a 6-1 run to tie it up at 13. Andi Jackson’s slide is dug, and miscommunication between Bergen Reilly and Harper Murray results in a point for the Nittany Lions.
9:55 p.m. – The Nebraska wall comes up big, putting a stop to Penn State’s Caroline Jurevicius. Timeout, Nittany Lions, who trail 12-7.
DENIED ❌
📺 ESPN#NCAAWVB x @HuskerVB pic.twitter.com/NJFHAzODaO
— NCAA Women’s Volleyball (@NCAAVolleyball) December 20, 2024
9:50 p.m. – That’s no wimpy serve. Olivia Mauch ace! Huskers lead 9-6.
9:44 p.m. – The Huskers strike first! Bekah Allick gets the block on Taylor Trammel in the middle.
9:25 p.m. – First serve is officially set for 9:33 p.m. ET.
9:05 p.m. – Match No. 1 is complete. The winner of Nebraska-Penn State will face Louisville on Sunday.
8:33 p.m. – As they say…aura.
We have arrived 😎 #WeAre pic.twitter.com/k5I2GOal1m
— Penn State Women’s Volleyball (@PennStateVBALL) December 20, 2024
8:07 p.m. – Power pony ready? Merritt Beason legacy game incoming.
📍🔒 pic.twitter.com/FvA7NFURF3
— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB) December 20, 2024
Nebraska vs. Penn State start time
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 19
- Time: 30 minutes following match No. 1
Nebraska and Penn State will play in the NCAA volleyball tournament semifinals on Thursday, Dec. 19. First serve will be 30 minutes following the previous semifinals match, or about 9 p.m. ET.
What channel is Nebraska vs. Penn State on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
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