Brent C. Wagner

There aren’t many people who know Pittsburgh and Nebraska as well as Mallorie Meyer, a Roca native who played at both Norris and Lincoln East in high school.

Nebraska's John Cook, Lexi Rodriguez and Harper Murray after Elite Eight win over Wisconsin

Nebraska's John Cook, Lexi Rodriguez and Harper Murray after Elite Eight win over Wisconsin Reach the writer at 402-473-7435 or [email protected] . On Twitter @LJSSportsWagner.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — With the overwhelming success of the Nebraska volleyball program over four decades, there are some lists of awards won by Husker players that are quite long.

Nebraska coach John Cook and players Bergen Reilly, Lexi Rodriguez and Merritt Beason speak during a news conference on Wednesday.

Nebraska coach John Cook says he tells his passers: “Just watch Lexi." In this film study, he breaks down just how important his star libero is.

Nebraska fans once again traveled in force to watch the Huskers in the Final Four, even uncorking a "Go Big Red" chant over hotel breakfast.

One hour after the match was close to being a Nebraska sweep, Penn State celebrated a five-set win to reach the national championship match.

BRENT C. WAGNER Lincoln Journal Star LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Caroline Jurevicius is the player they thought she'd be — a hard-hitter and fierce competitor.

LOUISVILLE - Caroline Jurevicius is the player they thought she would be, hard hitting and a fierce competitor.