Nebraska vs. Texas: 2021 NCAA volleyball regional final | FULL REPLAY

[@NotExactlyRomeo]

Remember, at the start of the season, how people said NEB could be the scariest team in the country, if only they could put all their elite pieces together? This match they finally did it.

[@marycoady8587]

Let's just hope they can keep this play up on Thurs and then on Sat GBR!!!!

[@angrywalrus8556]

also kubik’s game has improved TREMENDOUSLY throughout the season

[@marycoady8587]

@@angrywalrus8556 for sure she has played some good ball she has to be on her game thurs in order for them to win

[@hectoroyhernandez]

no i don’t remember anybody saying that

[@djbenje4019]

It's really about the 3 freshmen who simply improved a great deal over the course of their first season playing collegiate v-ball. It was actually smart of Coach Cook to give them lots of playing time during the regular season, even when so many Lexi Sun fans wanted to see HER starting every game.

[@oscorpio1365]

nebraska serve/receive was just far superior. everything else fell in place for the huskers, what a great win for them and the THREE FRESHMAN; lexi rodriguez, ally batenhorst, and lindsay krause… triple headed monster for the next 3 years.

[@Boojkill]

Don't forget they also have the number 1 overall recruit from that same class waiting in the wings to set in Kennedi Orr.

[@jld7732]

they also are having 2 big MB coming in for next season!

[@bryansales1801]

@@Boojkill unless Hames decides to stay for one more year. But I do like Orr. I remember watching her play at Eagan.. I was rooting against her when she played Champlain. I'm glad she chose Nebraska. Lol

[@michellevenegas4031]

@@jld7732 who

[@jld7732]

@@michellevenegas4031 Maggie Mendelson 6’5 who is going to play volleyball and basketball and Bekka Allick 6’3. Both of them have played for the team USA,

[@__zo__]

I remember watching this live and I could not stay in my seat this game was so good and exciting to watch

[@808aaq]

If Nebraska can play like this in Columbus Ohio I feel like they can win the title! They're definitely peeking at the right time and it showed against a good Texas team! GBR!!!

[@JordanSam7]

Can we appreciate how good Lexi Rodriguez is to win Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year behind other amazing liberos like CC McGraw and Lauren Barnes

[@marycoady8587]

Dam strait

[@KentAndrewLang1967]

And Jena Otec, last season’s B10 defensive player of the year.😐

[@hectoroyhernandez]

can we acknowledge that barnes is better than her tho she was honestly ROBBED. she is a amazing libero but not better than barnes. even tho she was 1st team AA , it should’ve been barnes.

[@rickyperez6785]

Hector Hernandez Barnes is better then her right now. Lexi is only a freshman age Barnes was a 5th year. Only growth from here

[@joshuaporter8535]

@@hectoroyhernandez agreed! (Even tho I’m really late lol)

[@constancebeckham8437]

Rewatching this game Nebraska took Washington’s exact formula tweaked it a little and took Texas to the limit! They didn’t fold under pressure like Washington & hit all Texas weak points! They sat & watched that game & planned on what they were going to do! That’s the difference between Coaches! Texas didn’t make the same adjustment as they did with Washington! This is payback I guess from Texas sending them home in the Quarterfinals last year! Good Job ladies on both sides!

[@marissagamble1677]

Torres is way better than Gabrial in my opinion. She came in and texas started to hit a lot better.

[@bryansales1801]

It wasn't the setting though, the passing was horrible.

[@Eldon_is_The_Best]

​@@bryansales1801 indeed, but the passing didn't improve when Torres came in and they played better. Gabriel was frustrated by the passing while Torres just made the best of what she got.

[@bryansales1801]

@@Eldon_is_The_Best true, I just felt bad for Gabriel as she's usually very good even with out of system passes.

[@Eldon_is_The_Best]

​@@bryansales1801 she's a great setter, for sure, 2 time setter of the year! I just think she got frustrated and mistook the sub as a slight on her performance. 1:38:39 she wasn't playing bad; just needed a break and a mix up to refresh.

[@bryansales1801]

@@Eldon_is_The_Best that conversation with the coach didn't seem like one she wanted to have at that point in the game though.

[@lukegarza3098]

Honestly so glad Nebraska won this game. After reading Texas' tweet shading Lexi Sun, it really just rubbed me the wrong way and shows their lack of etiquette and sportsmanship. Clearly, Karma is a B****.

[@maddieboyd483]

wait what did the tweet say

[@fbdsfhhre2006]

@@maddieboyd483 it was when texas beat them last yr and they said all sky no sun shading Lexi sun for what

[@lukegarza3098]

@@maddieboyd483 the tweet said “all sky no sun” shading lexi sun of nebraska

[@calebenos808]

As a Hawaii fan, its so awesome to see Hawaii girls on both sides contributing big time! Great game!

[@marycoady8587]

Akana is something else and so humble that back row of lexi kenzi a akana were amazing But Butler is a all American sry but I would say she's good but that's it

[@Eldon_is_The_Best]

NEB had a great serving strategy aiming for the seam between 1 and 6. Plus, their freshmen showed up and out this game. Congrats to them! Texas setter change was their best call; the energy was way better with Saige on the court. Bigger block, better choices in broken plays, and she spread the ball a lot more! I don't mind Jhenna coming back at the end of the set but I think they should've at least started Saige in the 4th to get that energy going again. Set 3 was what I expected this match to be. High level, back and forth volleyball, it was anybody's game at that pace. I do wish Texas was more gracious in their loss. They didn't wave or show any respect to Nebraska in the end. I understand the rivalry and disappointment but I also believe in sportsmanship and humility especially when the game is over. Good season Horns and good luck Huskers!

[@kiaram8688]

I didn’t see why they put Gabriel back in when things really started changing for the better with Saige on the court. As for the rivalry, the Texas and Nebraska girls all seem very friendly with eachother on social media and comment on each others posts. This was just friendly competition.

[@WaterfallWhispering]

Texas seemed to play with a lot of pressure on them…NEB was smiling and having fun the whole match. Tx played tight while NEB swung freely. Crowd was dope! Great games

[@marlondavison1223]

I absolutely agree

[@jevonbrown6397]

i agree they were supposed to win this match and this big moment rattled some of the players

[@Coopsterish]

Nebraska plays with joy, it’s as simple as that.

[@Alpha15Espada]

It’s the absolute contrasting demeanor for me. Nebraska looks like they actually enjoy the sport and appreciate their teammates regardless if they’re winning or losing. While Texas looks condescending when their doing good and absolutely miserable when they’re struggling.

[@ajollypanda4175]

Lets not be one-track minded...this is sport; there is not one personality or approach that is better than the other....this is the literal same texas team (minus the former libero) that ate nebraska up just earlier this year, now the roles are reversed and Nebraska ate texas up. Different teams have different attitudes.

[@marycoady8587]

I couldn't agree more

[@phaserfindss]

@@ajollypanda4175 thank you. Like why are we controlling the way women react in sports? I doubt this would be said about men’s volleyball. Get a life

[@graciespikesvolleyball3579]

@@phaserfindss stop bringing sex into everything, Volleyballis a sport about discipline and attitude, Nebraska always high fives and cheers and the UT setter like literally yelled at the coach when she was taken out… as an ut fan that is embarrassing, it’s always said about men sports too, you clearly don’t understand volleyball…

[@marlondavison1223]

@@graciespikesvolleyball3579 That was Jhenna Gabriel not Sage (UT setter)

[@jld7732]

I just want to aknowledge the incredible impact this Nebraska freshman class has in this match. Last year when they met in this exact same scenario, nothing was going Nebraska's way. Their backrow defense wasn't fully there, the front row defense was no where to be found with Stivrins injured, Sun and Kubik's blocking was lacking for most of the time and the offense wasn't raw at all. Now you have one of the best Nebraska's back row defense since i dont know what year with Rodriguez running it, Knuckles, Akana and Hames there to contribute. Now, you have a completely healthy Stivrins to go from pin to pin to get some block touches. Kubik being the target in the serve receive game and rocking it for the most part of the match. And now add to all of that, the power and fearless of two incredible freshman Ally and Lindsay. And dont get me started with the confidence they have in their serve game. What a moment for this team to peak for real. Maybe they lose in the semifinals maybe they don't but the experience and the confidence this freshman class is going to get from this tournament, is whats going to make them be VERY dangerous in the next 3 or 4 years.

[@zanefeltman9446]

I agree 100% I’d just like to add that Caffey has been incredible this game and season as well.

[@ajollypanda4175]

Why is everyone sleeping on caffey? she's so likable, gets the team going and has been one of the most consistent players for Nebraska

[@bryansales1801]

@@ajollypanda4175 I still think Hames can set Caffey better, but even though she doesn't set her all that well, Caffey always manages to better the ball. She's awesome!

[@marycoady8587]

@@bryansales1801 u got that right her court vision is ridiculous and man she almost jumps out of her shoes her hops r insane!!!!

[@kiaram8688]

This Nebraska team is giving me Stanford 2016 team vibes. They’re gonna be dangerous.

[@mikeerana2168]

agree!!!

[@marycoady8587]

Oh hell yah

[@jaedinmellion4913]

I will love Texas to the day I die but this match was freaking amazing Nebraska played phenomenal hats off to all the freshmen playing amazingly this year

[@19aml89]

Eggleston had SO MANY carries that went uncalled. Glad they finally called her on it.

[@rtraveler2004]

So glad! The announcers hated it and so did everyone else in America. Karma sucks don't it! I'm a Kentucky fan but cheering for the Huskers to win it all!

[@ajollypanda4175]

Not all of them are carries...but some were ridiculous...I've seen plummer do it alot and it doesnt look like how logan does it

[@beck348]

No

[@ryunamekazi6443]

Eggleston was definitely trying to get the other team riled up by pushing the limit more and more to see what she can get away with. Getting called at that moment was karma at its finest. Those arrogant Texas players deserve it.

[@rtraveler2004]

@@ryunamekazi6443 I agree completely. Keep doing it you are bound to get called for it. Texas fans are as bad as Pats fans. Arrogant because they know they can't get by with cheating forever.

[@MN_-qh1qs]

Confidence and ego are 2 different things. Full of confidence will lead u to achieve all these impossible things, while full of ego is a completely opposite way. This Nebraska team, whether it's against no.2 seed or out of ranking teams, they're playing for the team, for each other with confidence. Whether it's a good or bad game, they maintain the same attitude, enjoy the game & respect for the opposite team. It's hard not to stand such a team!

[@badlandskid]

Key word.... team. Nebraska was, Texas wasn’t. Confidence vs ego

[@kiaram8688]

I think I’ve rewatched this over 20 times

[@taylorlovesyou826]

Nebraska had to play in the toughest conference this year which set them up to win. Texas plays in one of the weaker conferences where they can easily win in most of their matches which leads them to think they’re superior. Glad Nebraska gave them a taste of reality and revenge form last spring. GBR!

[@alenasmith8070]

EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@roltonlena1529]

Lexi Rodriguez is just so good!

[@roltonlena1529]

Now she’s a first team all American😌

[@Randonmatteo]

Why would they put Gabriel back in on third set when Torres was doing SO GOOD and they looked so much better with her on the court. The ball got moved around so much more and she got so many block touches

[@Coopsterish]

Even though I know the outcome, watching NU beat Texas (again and again and again) and listening to Paul what’s his face freak out just never gets old.

[@joshuaporter8535]

ummmmm, Nebraska Lost to Texas in last year‘s tournament and Paul Sunderland never freaked out about either team winning or losing.

[@not_ek13]

I love how even though the Texas crowd is booing them, Nebraska continues to play like bosses and ignore them. Go Nebraska 🤗

[@valerieramirez3107]

they came to PLAY y’all, our defense was off the roof, hopefully they play like this on thursday!!!

[@tinaanm]

Was rooting for Texas but the passing/defense was hard to watch... congratulations Nebraska for a great game and win

[@samcurnoww4782]

Yeah I think they need to find another defensive transfer similar to O’Brien from last season that was able up the passing for Texas.

[@tinaanm]

@@samcurnoww4782 yeaaa fingers crossed, Fleck or Hampton would be a game changer

[@samcurnoww4782]

@@tinaanm They just signed Zoe Fleck!!!

[@tinaanm]

@@samcurnoww4782 saw it at work and screamed out loud!!!

[@glux4132]

Agreed

[@k3lvanity]

I’m watching this religiously

[@cloudxrose3452]

Torres not only can block but shes a good setter that moves the ball around. Gabriel is just the main setter and that's all. They used Gabriel's height as an advantage. Shes to predictable. When Torres is on the court it's a different game! Good game to both teams very thrilling.

[@jeb7446]

My thought exactly about Torres. She should’ve been running this offense

[@epifaniaolive8135]

Exactly!!! Gabriel is too predictable. They should've let Torres set for this game

[@jeremynakahara3841]

I was really surprised that they took Torres out! She should have stayed in…

[@phattyking1]

@@fakawat7220 jhenna can’t do defense

[@nicolemauser6685]

what time or what set did Texas pull Gabriel

[@redninja1133]

Finally! Nebraska recruits very well every year and should be playing like this all the time.

[@oliviarenard]

Texas hasn’t had this kind of adversity consistently this entire season like Nebraska has. They haven’t had to face passers of this level very much. Especially with the conference that they’re in. It would help to get some better back row defense. You gotta have a star setter & libero to get that good chemistry with your phenomenal hitters, which they already have.

[@Coopsterish]

The problem with Texas is their attitude and spirit. They do not seem to ENJOY playing and that is a coaching problem.

[@oliviarenard]

@@Coopsterish Yes, I also agree but didn’t know how to explain it

[@ajollypanda4175]

@@Coopsterish No, the problem with Texas is what Olivia said...she detailed it perfectly.

[@bigbuffguy9589]

Nebraska didn't even pass well. It's just that Texas was catastrophic in their own passing.

[@slushymatis]

@@bigbuffguy9589 exactly. These were two elite programs shooting rockets at each other and Nebraska held up longer.

[@prestonsays]

Nebraska’s all around game was too balanced. Torres really went in and did extremely well with moving it around without forcing it too much. I think we could all see the difference.

[@bryansales1801]

50:23 you know Stivrins was getting tired of the "dunked" balls... challenging the ref to call her on hers. lol The stare after too. So good! I love watching Nebraska's celly's.

[@baylietrout7888]

i was getting so tired of watching logan do those.

[@baylietrout7888]

Hers was hardly a dunk too that was completely playable

[@sdompson1502]

The audacity to then get pissed off when she finally got called on it end of the game??! I agree it is the refs fault for letting it go on for so long though smdh

[@robf1801]

Stivrins' wasn't even close to a throw though.

[@alecweitl2477]

Iconic

[@marycoady8587]

I've watched this match several times I am so impressed by Krause man she is a star now but over the next 3 seasons in my opinion she will be a SUPERSTAR and win a few POY

[@bridgetlonergan6363]

Lexy Rodriguez is olympics bound

[@marycoady8587]

Hell yeah

[@marycoady8587]

Coming from a Canadian who has watched the huskers since the Hanna Werth days I LOVE this team they play for each other Stivrins is one of my fav players sad to c her go Wouldn't it be sweet for her to go out with her 2nd championship!! Lexi is amazing future Olympian

[@labanpilipinas7891]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR DAYSSSS THANK YOUUUUU GBR! ❤

[@dommesta4352]

I’m so tired of watching Logan throw the ball.

[@roltonlena1529]

Thought she could get away with it until they finally called her out for it.

[@__zo__]

I understand the competitiveness the texas players have for the sport but man their attitudes need to change. Im not a Texas fan what so ever but they’re beating themselves with attitudes like that…. Look at Nebraska and how much fun their having whilst being competitive and playing high level ball…. It’s the little things that can change the factor of games…..

[@ajollypanda4175]

This is the same texas team that beat Nebraska easily last tournament; different teams have different attitudes and we need to leave that alone... I can't think of many other sports that is soft like volleyball...if people (not you)are not complaining about the crowd, they have some other problem.

[@husker91]

@@ajollypanda4175 you say this to every comment you don't like? Lol. Texas and their fans are very conceited.

[@culturue2362]

@@ajollypanda4175 as a volleyball player your wrong there’s something off about the texas team when watching they are all playing for themselves not as a team which is very prevalent nebraska is an amazing foil that was able to show the contrast in there team chemistry

[@tashanikole8251]

Nebraska seems to be close outside of volleyball plus they test each other with care and respect. Very uplifting. All year long they did not waiver from this.

[@idesofmarch2368]

@@ajollypanda4175 This is the same Texas team but not the same Nebraska team.

[@montet793]

Does anyone else fast-forward 20 seconds bc they take so damn long to serve between points

[@ndomingo2906]

That Krause kid has POY potential. You see intelligence in her swings. That's a beautiful gym btw

[@bryansales1801]

Krause is a beast but so young. She still needs a bit more court awareness, but I remember saying the same thing about Kubik not to long ago. I think Krause has the potential to be even better!

[@jld7732]

i feel like the minute she gets the left side hitter spot, shes going to shine even more.

[@edwardmiller3308]

Most of those digs Peterson missed Lexi Rodriguez who have passed for dimes. That’s the difference. A bad ass front row was completely neutralized by a bad performance from their back row. Also Nebraska’s freshmen……speechless Louisville vs Nebraska

[@ajollypanda4175]

I wouldn't jump the gun, pitt and Wisconsin are very good right now and have been more consistent than Nebraska....but I think nebraska rather play Louisville because Wisconsin has their number right now

[@jaedinmellion4913]

@@ajollypanda4175 I think Nebraska’s taking it this year And the only reason is because I feel like Wisconsin without serve Louisville Nebraska will take down. But this time I feel like the past they can beat Wisconsin if they play the way they played against Texas

[@ryunamekazi6443]

Nebraska should beat Pitt imo. Pitt’s back row and serve receive isn’t that strong. It’s a toss up for Louisville Wisconsin and Nebraska. Anybody’s game depending on how each team shows up during a given night.

[@slartibartfast1268]

Very much disagree with the commentators that Logan shouldn't be called for a throw late in the game, because she wasn't earlier. Just no. Throws are illegal. They need to be called. The fact that they weren't called earlier doesn't make the later call wrong. It makes the earlier calls wrong. Logan very well knows she's pushing the boundaries here. She shouldn't be rewarded for it. She needs to be told to stop it. It's like being let go for speeding by an officer and then to keep abusing the good grace of that officer by continuing to speed. Some have argued "Well, that's not the same thing. Speeding isn't a judgement call. Throws are." Okay then, if throws are a judgement call, then the refs have every right to call it however and whenever they want -- to use their judgement in applying the rules. Especially if they see a player abusing the rules over and over. And another thing. Suppose that throw was on match point and Texas wins. Should they be allowed to win by an illegal play only because it wasn't called earlier? How blatant would the play have to be then before it should be called, given the earlier judgements? And recognize that the refs only have a split second to make these judgements. They're not going to be perfect at it.

[@bryansales1801]

While I agree with most of everything you say, I do agree that in sports, setting the tone early is what every good ref should do. You set yourself up for being called biased or giving the team that gets called out, an excuse or scapegoat.

[@toddstohs]

The officials put themselves in a tough spot when they let it go early in the match, it's so hard to judge what is the tipping point to call it a throw. And of course the players are going to continue doing it until it's called, they're trying to win a huge game. The best thing the officials could've done was tell Nebraska they simply missed the first call, and then tell the same to Texas later when they call it right the second time.

[@KaayyHuynh]

agreed, her coach should’ve definitely warned her about it

[@robf1801]

Commentators went full-on stupid after the call - agreed; was grating to listen to. Just because she got away with one earlier doesn't mean you don't call the next one, wtf.

[@robf1801]

@Alice Sylva Wrong! They should have called it earlier, AND they still should have called that last one regardless.

[@hectorcastellanos7270]

Parra needs to find a team where she's in the front row

[@Mags765]

🙌🏽

[@ajollypanda4175]

texas didnt lose because of the front row though, they lost because of the back row...where para was...but id like to see para play on another team.

[@hectorcastellanos7270]

She had to mistake in the back row. Their hitting was not their.

[@Randonmatteo]

She’s not ready for front row nor is she as a affected hitter in the front row over eggleston and fields. She will get there eventually but what I think jared Elliot is doing is prepping her for backrow first and serving then transitioning her to front row so she can be a 6 rotation player.

[@hectorcastellanos7270]

Eggleston is over rated. Look what happen vs Washington.

[@r.jdavos1981]

I love to watch Texas lose. Elliott always gets the best talent- but can't teach them how to pass, play defense, or help them raise their volleyball IQ. this goes all the way back to Destinee Hooker in 2009. In fact, when Lexi Sun transferred to Nebraska from Texas Coach Cook told her I don't even know if you will start because they don't teach defense at Texas...Elliott never gets our premier talent ready for the next level, or even the international level. He is an overpaid Coach, and there's a reason why he has only 1 title instead of 4 or 5.

[@slushymatis]

Texas is literally was the best serving team in the nation. What are you on about? I do find it surprising that the best serving team can't pass to save their season though. As a fan of Texas it literally blew my mind how bad the passing was. The wheels were off from first serve lol. Hook em forever though 🤘

[@r.jdavos1981]

@@slushymatis Jerritt Elliott has always recruited the best, most physically talented athletes in the country- and he is never able to make them into ALL-AROUND volleyball players. Going all the way back to Destinee Hooker in 2009... Even when Lexi Sun transferred to Nebraska Coach Cook told her, I don't even know if you can be a starter because they don't teach defense or passing at Texas, which is true. All the talent in the world cannot beat a team that knows how to play together and how to convert broken plays... I feel bad for Eric Sullivan to have to be an assistant to an overpaid bumbling coach like Elliott... the end.

[@slushymatis]

@@r.jdavos1981 brah what? He doesn't teach a all around game but has countless 6 rotation OHs make first team All American year in and year out without fail. Logan

[@slushymatis]

@@r.jdavos1981 Logan egleston is probably the best example of this development. When she first got to Texas she was a bad defender and a horrible horrible passer. Now she's arguably the best 6 rotation outside hitter in the country without question. She can serve, she can pass, and she can hit. I would agree with you if you said the DS/ libero lack development over the years. And setter probably. But OH, MB ? Na.

[@ranHagag555]

@@slushymatis Logan wouldn’t be in a single passing rotation on any pro level team or National team- she’d be a target.. Phenomenal players though- just never going to be like a Logan Tom or Jordan Larson- you know ALL-AROUND players…

[@ronniec8805]

I find watching NCAA volleyball is more entertaining than watching NBA these days.

[@molloyfamily6915]

Molly Philips is so underrated. Like her blocking is AMAZING. She doesn’t get enough credit

[@phaserfindss]

This!

[@jld7732]

IT WAS ABOUT TIME! THANK U!!!!

[@Werkska]

48:59 🙄 can’t stand this team

[@rollos3909]

jhenna’s attitude is such a letdown🤦🏽

[@joshuaporter8535]

Ikr she was setting horrible too. And then after that the coach made the wrong decision by putting her back in, which just brought negative energy to the court and that’s what caused them to lose in my opinion.

[@tylafusbey719]

you should see her reaction in the loss to baylor…

[@Randonmatteo]

Texas got out served and out passed completely. Texas needs to find another backrow ASAP and needs to work on their serve receive more. Also wouldn’t be surprised if jhenna is benched next season for the transfer setter. She’s much better

[@joshuden]

So basically the announcer at the end was arguing that they should just continue letting Eggleston KEEP cheating? 🧐

[@joshuden]

Oh, and yeah, Eggleston is cocky and selfish, so good on NU for shoving it down her throat

[@baylietrout7888]

once a call has been made you have to uphold similar plays to the same standard for the rest of the game. An example of this would be calling a double on a setter. If the ref calls something a double early in the game the ref has to uphold that standard for the rest of the game no matter how picky or lax the call is. This is the basis of fair reffing even if in this case it technically isn't the right call.

[@slartibartfast1268]

@@baylietrout7888 so they are supposed to allow something that's technically illegal based on an initial incorrect split second decision? What's fair about that? Suppose a team wins by making a similar illegal play late in the game but is allowed to win, all based on a split second decision made by mistake earlier in the game. What's fair about that? What if it was your team that lost because of this? Would you be happy about it? Wouldn't it make more sense for the ref to try and do better the very next opportunity rather than let the mistake continue? And keep in mind, I'm sure the player in question most likely knows she is skirting the boundaries. IMO she has no right to be upset if she's finally called on it no matter when it happens. And about the consistency argument, shouldn't being consistent from game to game be more important than within a game? Isn't that what rules are for?Otherwise it all just becomes arbitrary.

[@Frosticus453]

@@slartibartfast1268 I mean, whatever coach is encouraging Eggleston to throw the ball is doing her a disservice as it will be called at the next level. Considering how much she relies on that crutch it could really hurt her game. That said, if they didn't call her other 6 or so throws, then it is strange to call in at that point.

[@baylietrout7888]

@@slartibartfast1268 yes you are right that it was illegal and the ref should have recognized that and overturned the call. However, plays like lifts and double contacts are arbitrary and left to the refs judgement. Since these plays are arbitrary it is difficult to enforce a standard across the board. Which is why it is left to the refs judgement during individual games. Their focus of the game is to set a standard. This standard is the basis for unbiased and non corrupt refereeing. So, when a ref makes that first initial call they set the standard for similar plays across the board. (Meaning Nebraska could’ve made a similar play if they wanted but chose not too I’m assuming bc they know it’s wrong.) Without this idea it doesn’t set a precedent for refs to hold themselves to and the game becomes arbitrary and potentially unfair. There fore the ref shouldn’t suddenly change his mind the next play. Not only would it cause a bit of a mess since they didn’t call the initial play (bc then it would really be unfair to both sides) It can also lead to the ref being accused of corruption or caving under pressure. Which is why that call on Logan was a big deal bc he was not following the standard he set for the entire game. Sometime you get crappy refs that set terrible standards and that’s what happened this game. It happens no system is perfect no ref is perfect.

[@pinkyyyy9]

some of texas players really need to fix their attitude tbh...

[@Blickblickyyyblick74]

Fixed it 💍 🏆

[@liampotatoe23]

@@Blickblickyyyblick74 the ones who needed to fix their attitude left after that season and never got a ring 😅

[@Blickblickyyyblick74]

@@liampotatoe23 sounds good to me 🤘

[@ottobrown9694]

@@liampotatoe23 skylar fields

[@fakawat7220]

​@@liampotatoe23and 2 player from neb went to Texas lol

[@sdompson1502]

Eggleston was throwing it down illegally all game and finally got called on it

[@baylietrout7888]

I totally agree but the announcers are correct about the referees needing to call those plays consistently. However Im not on the court and was pretty happy when it was called even though it isn't the right one haha

[@a1guerra3]

Brings tears of happiness to see such good volleyball

[@Werkska]

1:15:22 literally makes the win even sweeter! Hames was so sweet to nasty Fields

[@ajollypanda4175]

It seems like she turns around and says she is okay...lool the unnecessary drama

[@Randonmatteo]

I don’t think it was that serious. The music was loud af and so is the crowd. Her back was already turned to her she prolly didn’t hear her. Still fields fault tho lol

[@kirstydunbar6005]

I think they actually played together in club? not sure but Skylar has actually supported Hame throughout the year. She made one or two sweet comments on insta when Hames got setter of the week.

[@jld7732]

@@kirstydunbar6005 no they didn’t play club, they played for the U18 team USA back in the day.

[@markboere8391]

Can’t watch it live in New Zealand. Thanks for posting this so I can watch top quality volleyball! Showing this to my girls who have just started playing

[@Frosticus453]

I suppose I didn't expect Texas to pass so poorly. I get that they have no depth in hitting, but don't they have like a dozen DS's on the bench? Woulda coulda, but I'd have yanked Gabriel and had her put the dark jersey on. Torres is a solid setter and Iosia looked lost out there serving lollipops (I thought she was a good server?) in to the net over and over and shanking balls left and right. When the libero is the serving target you are in trouble. Yank Phillips (she can't get kills unless in system, which is basically the only job a Right Side has), move Fields to RS (she can't pass anyway) and promote Parra to P2. Probably still would have lost, but instead Elliot just watched them drown while Eggleston practiced her dunks for basketball tryouts.

[@marycoady8587]

Haha nice and so true

[@marinalhouff]

Gabriel's attitude was toxic even to me as an observer. Texas played noticeably different and better when she finally got yanked. It was just a glimpse but it looked like she was just blaming and complaining to coach Elliott when he pulled her. Good riddance.

[@Werkska]

I got home from work and ran immediately downstairs to watch! I braced myself if once I turned it on I’d see them losing! Only to turn it on and see them winning 2-0! Love my Cornhuskers taking down this snobby team!

[@eveshr6]

Texas needs a coach and a setter. They are too predictable, they play same way every match. I watched three matches one day, it seemed like the same matches with different opponents. You can't have as much talent as Texas and play where every scout knows what you do are going to do next. Talent can only you get you so far. They need a new coach and a taller setter who make better decisions.

[@txthch]

Nebraska is possible to SERVE all the way to the end. Hope the next team has been practicing serve and receive lol plus Nebraska is not afraid of tough serve given the back row

[@jacobvommaro7937]

Nebraska deserved this win against the big ego and entitled Texas team. Eggleston had one good block on Lauren, big whoop you were still down a whole set AND six points. Eggleston got blocked a hand full of times and Nebraska players just went back and celebrated with their team. Class vs ignorance. GBR!!!!!

[@Werkska]

I literally was thinking the same thing!

[@ckdksfmfm4425]

egoston

[@Werkska]

@@ckdksfmfm4425 even though she’s the least snobby, although still kinda annoying

[@Werkska]

@BJKG so true!

[@ajollypanda4175]

Why are volleyball fans so soft? This is sport...you want people to only get hyped up when they are winning? How the hell will they ever come from behind then? If we are talking about the tweet about sun earlier in the year I can understand that, but people are making a whole lotta drama out of nothing....like lets just enjoy the win.

[@drewveflin2842]

Lexi’s dig after the whistle at 18-11 in the second set is the biggest F U I’ve ever seen I love it

[@husker91]

That we are Texas shit gets really annoying

[@lukegarza3098]

at 1:51:38 when lauren and nicklin were completely synchronized i was so scared LMFAO

[@JustNoBS]

Good grief!!!!! Why don’t you find announcers that aren’t so pro Texas…………….

[@marycoady8587]

Absolutely!! It was so obvious Call the game fairly and keep your biased opinions to yourself PS

[@johnandresen2625]

I had heard that from a few Facebook comments and shrugged it off but having finally watched the replay, totally agree.

[@joshuaporter8535]

How were they pro Texas at all?

[@bobzcagz]

Parra you deserve to play at NEBRASKA not Texas

[@mikeerana2168]

true... texas is making her as an accessory hahaha

[@jonjonjrfrmcali]

Wow what a game! The best offense in the country vs the best defense. Unfortunately for Texas their passing was horrific from the start. Iosia was untypically flat-footed and Nebraska took advantage of that. Just too many unforced errors from the Longhorns. Parra was a no-show thanks to Nebraska's amazing defense. I have to say that the better team won.

[@kathleen3983]

Iosia*

[@kenzwoodss]

I like watching both of these teams play but Texas girls have some of the worst attitudes. Was the stare down necessary? Was the tweet necessary? Not to mention Fields totally ignoring Hames when she was making sure she was okay.. she didn’t even apologize to Hames. So rude!

[@djkreigline2760]

Djk34💘💝😘🥰 are you single how old you are

[@ryed9899]

NEBRASKA HUSKERS UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT….PERIODT!!!!

[@crankycat538]

Texas may have lost but I must say Butler delivered some really superb blocks

[@oliviarenard]

It’ll be interesting to see how they do with the addition of UCLA’s libero, Third Team & PAC-12 conference libero of the year on Texas’ team & if it’ll be enough on top of their other recruits. Also Skylar Fields being the transfer portal is crazy to consider as well. I just watched a podcast where Stivrin says that when Nebraska plays they’re having fun & enjoy it even when they’re down. But then she said Texas looked like they wanted to kill each other. And when Nebraska would win or lose a point they would focus on each other to bring them up, but if Texas lost a point they would watch the other team celebrate instead of focusing on their own team. With Eggleston I saw a lot of both. Sometimes she would try to get her teammates to refocus & regroup, but it wouldn’t be enough because it’s just her doing it.

[@jonjonjrfrmcali]

Texas signed not one, but two Liberos for 2022 including two-time Pac-12 LOTY and All-American Zoe Fleck. This will have a profound effect for the Longhorns. The likely scenario is that Fleck replaces Iosia as Libero while the latter moves to DS, or sub. This also puts Melanie Parra at the front line as a hitter. No more DS for Parra. Apparently Texas is learning what Nebraska already knew. And that is that the key to a great offense is a great defense.

[@marlondavison1223]

Logan Eggleston, I think kept her cool and that team very focused.

[@tuutamonaiti6214]

@@jonjonjrfrmcali probs a right side Ds for molly philips

[@hervinantonio]

Texas has a more complete team this year than last year.

[@visionwarrior777]

yeah totally, that Zoe libero from UCLA.....and, how ironic, 2 of these Nebraska girls transfered in too, Akana & Caffey....guess they had a great time playing Texas this night & knew if they joined forces they just might end their college career with an NCAA Championship ring....and they did!!!!!! These new transfers joining forces with Logan & crew was a great move by Coach Elliot!!! Congrats Longhorns on 2022 Championship!!!!

[@nickomatau6229]

1:53:07 TEXAS- PLEASE STFU- THATS A FUCKING LIFT EGGLESTON! DONT TRY IT!

[@alenasmith8070]

FRRRRRRR

[@crusticole536]

i had many mood swings during this game.

[@teivman6779]

Hook em Huskers ! I'm Texas born and raised, but I will not side with the Horns while Logan, Butler, Fields, O'Neil and Gabriel are wearing the burnt orange.

[@Werkska]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 SAY IT LOUDER 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I only dislike Texas for that reason

[@Chidymna]

May I ask why? I’m pretty curious about why.

[@joshuaporter8535]

And I’ll never side with Nebraska as long as coach Cook is on their sideline!

[@trustthispost]

@@joshuaporter8535 Oh, possibly the best women's volleyball coach of our time? The guy that basically churns out assistant coaches that go on to be exceptional head coaches in their own right. Lol, ok clown.

[@joshuaporter8535]

@@trustthispost ok and can you tel me what’s wrong with Logan, Gabriel, fields, and O’Neil?

[@nanabish2388]

We need another all round player like Kubik her serve, received, and offense ❤

[@bridgetlonergan6363]

My two favorite teams up against each other 🤘🏼🌽

[@arrakeilyncamia572]

Honestly, I wish they could use more of Parra! :) There’s not even a chance for her to hit a ball.

[@sarahellison7995]

I know!!! She is probably the most talented player on that team, and they don’t even use her as the weapon she is. Their best back-row player and a killer up front. Maybe Elliot will learn from this

[@Randonmatteo]

@@sarahellison7995 I’m sorry I love parra but she isn’t the most talented by far. Even when she was playing front row she never averaged as many kills as Skylar is now or eggleston. She’s a great player but y’all hype her up too much and try and put down the other girls in return. It’s not cute

[@trianglemusic7517]

@@Randonmatteo I wouldn’t say most talented but she’s not far from it..if she got as much swings as skylar and logan you’d be surprised how close their numbers would be. Have you seen her carry the Mexican woman’s national team?

[@Randonmatteo]

@@trianglemusic7517 I’m not saying she’s not talented. I love parra she has one of the best serves texas has ever seen but I feel like she needs more reps with texas setters and more chemistry. I think that’s why Elliot is starting her season off in the backrow first but when she finds that rhythm and confidence in USA college ball she will be unstoppable👍🏼

[@trianglemusic7517]

@@Randonmatteo yeah I agree and also because he already has fields and Logan so he would rather utilize them, but if I were him I’d start to utilize parra before she realizes she can transfer and most likely be a 6 rotation on almost any other team. The more time coach spends keeping her in the back, the less confidence she’ll have, and the more talent she will lose.

[@edwardmiller3308]

Texas is recruiting a liberal asap. Iosia is a good player, but was out of her league tonight. Peterson had no place on that court.

[@jonjonjrfrmcali]

Texas signed not one, but two Liberos for 2022. All-American Zoe Fleck from UCLA and Emma Halter from Indiana. IDK if Iosia will be benched but it seems Texas finally figured what Nebraska already knew; that the key to a great offense is a great defense.

[@caseyjbradley]

do you guys know where to get the hair ties saige and logan are wearing?

[@mattbonacci3941]

Damn I really wanted Texas to win this year but Nebraska executed their game plan so well!!

[@jess-rob]

41:06 wtf is that 😐

[@elmotv5481]

Lifting violation 😘

[@leianoel5688]

I'd just like to add that Nebraska has waaayyy better facilities as well!

[@rossdeeken6677]

Honestly Texas has had this issue for awhile now and that is the passing but last year they had a great passing core. Now I think it is there chemistry they just seem stoic constantly and there is never a whole lot of smiling and that can be a huge deficit to a team

[@rontrecker8822]

NU is now the expected leader in the Big Conference,, the best volleyball conference in America, now that Retke et. al. are graduating.

[@zackd2852]

Torres needs to set for Texas on the 4th set. Nebraska got Gabriel's number. She was done for. Need to change up. Too predictable.

[@nateso4690]

I just want Lexi to be happy!

[@sebastianti131]

ty ty ty for putting the date in the description

[@bronson6080]

OKAY BUT AKANA PLAYED OUT OF HER MIND 😈

[@idoitboyy]

This Texas class has been SOOO overrated the past 3 years. They always choke in the tournament to lower tier teams. Hahahah love it! They are all so cocky and disrespectful.

[@Randonmatteo]

Over rated? They just played for natty champs last year and beat Nebraska and swept Wisconsin last season. 😂 it’s just not a good year for them. Every team goes through that.

[@slushymatis]

You sound like a hater.

[@trustthispost]

i certainly wouldn't state that NU is a "lower tier team". not by a long shot.

[@idoitboyy]

Nalani losia isnt even good enough to be on the bench! Homegirl cant pass.

[@alenasmith8070]

LMAOOOOO

[@ohbrother3792]

4th set ~ throw call ~ the correct call. It stayed on her hands just a little bit to long !

[@charlestaylor8785]

I miss Morgan Johnson playing volleyball she was my favorite volleyball player

[@melmel6594]

thank you so much!!!

[@linne9435]

This match will always be iconic

[@layabrre5179]

THANK YOU FOR POSTING IT!!!!!!!!!

[@sbhg26]

Nebraska made Texas look horrible. As a team, you CANT have only one person as Logan. You need 6 Logans as Nebraska has.

[@tashanikole8251]

What was the tweet involving Sun that everyone is referring to??

[@KaayyHuynh]

“all sky no sun”

[@lukegarza3098]

@@KaayyHuynh thats literally ridiculous for an entire program to come after a singular player

[@roltonlena1529]

@@KaayyHuynh karmas a bitch Lol

[@mrfb8]

NCAA Committee stop inventing, the rule for challenges should be three challenges per team, if you lose the challenge, it is discounted from the total and if you win the challenge, it is is renewed.

[@9N6-s2i]

So glad that Texas has Zoe Fleck now, because even middle school girls would not make such a mistake… TRAGIC 1:21:48

[@pkgonzela5362]

Do give credit to Nebraska #6. She is now Texas #12. Ask Louisville’s ACC player of the year about receiving serve from #12 on championship point.

[@lailaaziz8508]

And two years later…Texas wins the championship against them!! And a clean sweep too 🧹

[@dustinkooyman2945]

"We are Texas!" Yeah I'm pretty sure we got that the first 10 times time you said it. So annoying