No. 1 Nebraska enters Big Ten play with the same nonconference accomplishment it had in Dani Busboom Kelly’s first season: an undefeated record. The Huskers are 11-0, matching their start from 2025. But while last year’s group went on to finish 33-1 before falling in the NCAA regional final, Busboom Kelly sees a team that has another level to reach. “We were really good last year,” Busboom Kelly said. “This year, I feel like we’re really good, but there’s a lot more we can do.” Nebraska’s early-season numbers show a team leaning more heavily on serve pressure, blocking and transition offense. The Huskers have recorded 74 aces in 36 sets, exactly double the 37 aces they had through their first 11 matches last season. Nebraska is averaging 2.06 aces per set, compared with 0.95 through 11 matches in 2025. That pressure has helped Nebraska hold opponents to a nation-leading .081 hitting percentage. The Huskers are the only team in the country holding opponents below .100. At the same ...