Wisconsin sweeps Nebraska volleyball to end Huskers’ win streak

MADISON, Wis. (Nebraska Athletics) –The Nebraska volleyball team’s 11-match win streak came to an end Wednesday night in a 25-23, 25-23, 25-18 loss at No. 5 Wisconsin.

The top-ranked Huskers (18-2, 10-1 Big Ten) fell for the first time since Sept. 13.

Bekka Allick had a career-high 13 kills and hit .647 to lead the Huskers in the match. Whitney Lauenstein had seven kills, and Madi Kubik chipped in seven kills.

Ally Batenhorst had four kills to go with five blocks, and Kaitlyn Hord had three kills and seven blocks.

Wisconsin (16-3, 10-1 Big Ten) outhit Nebraska .205 to .164. Wisconsin had the edge in kills (44-37), aces (6-1) and digs (50-45). Blocks were even at 9-9.

Nicklin Hames had 15 assists and 14 digs for her second-straight double-double. Lexi Rodriguez had 12 digs. Anni Evans added 12 assists.

Sarah Franklin had 21 kills on .381 hitting to pace the Badgers. Devyn Robinson recorded nine kills and six blocks.