AMES, Iowa – Iowa State had more service aces and out dug Nebraska but fell short, dropping a 3-1 (21-25, 25-20, 25-27, 18-25) decision to the second-ranked Huskers Saturday evening at Hilton Coliseum in front of 4,294.
The Cyclones (9-6, 1-3 Big 12), who have taken just two sets off Nebraska (12-0, 4-0) since 1994, battled tough against the Huskers but were unable to scrape out the first win in school history over the conference foe.
ISU had four service aces to just three for the Huskers and 75 digs to Nebraska’s 70. The Huskers out blocked
ISU 10 to six.
“We are close, very close,” Iowa State head coach Christy Johnson said. “It was just a couple of things, like serve and pass, here and there that broke down. This is the most competitive we’ve ever been against Nebraska. Up and down our roster I think this is the best we have matched up.”
ISU had a set point in the third frame that would have given it a 2-1 lead in the best of five match, but the Huskers scored three straight to get the important win it 27-25.
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