Volleyball: NU and CU Win, CCC’s Season Ends

In college volleyball, Nebraska survived an upset bid from Northwestern yesterday as the Huskers rallied for a 3-2 win on the road. 

The Huskers improved to 21-2 overall and 13-1 in the Big Ten.  NU will host Iowa Friday night. 

Meanwhile, Creighton clinched a bye into the semifinals of the Big East tournament with a home sweep of UConn on Sunday.  The Bluejays are 22-3, including 14-0 in league play.  CU hosts St. John’s on Friday. 

CCC was swept by Bismarck State College in its best-of-three district playoff series.  The Raiders fell 3-1 on Friday and lost in five sets on Saturday to finish the season at 17-21.