It was fifth-ranked Nebraska’s first match since suffering its first conference loss, and a rare home sweep, against Wisconsin last week. In that match Wisconsin hit .376 for the best hitting match against Nebraska in seven years.
“When you have a middle that can do all of those things and get kills for you it really helps, and it really helps open other things up,” Cook said. “We knew we had good matchups for her tonight and we were trying to get her as many balls as we could. I think Nickin could have set her more in a few opportunities.