Lincoln Southwest takes down Lincoln East in five-set thriller
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Lincoln Southwest volleyball hung on to take down rival Lincoln East in five sets Wednesday evening.
Southwest won the first set on its home court 25-18.
The match went back-and-forth with the Spartans taking set two, the Silver Hawks set three, and East winning set four.
The Silver Hawks claimed the fifth and final set 15-6.
A big piece to the win was senior opposite hitter/defensive specialist Alivia Gustafson, who constantly put up big swings for the Green and Silver to help them stay undefeated in 2025.
Really impressive showing from @liv_gustafson tonight in @LSWVB‘s 3-2 win over Lincoln East.
The Senior OH/DS came up with big swing after big swing to help keep the Silver Hawks undefeated season going in 2025. @PrepDig_NE @lswathletics @VCNebraska @Channel8ABC pic.twitter.com/605WKbbZbA
— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) September 11, 2025
Lincoln Southwest moves to 5-0 on the season. Lincoln East drops to 2-7 on the year.
