Nebraska Volleyball Preview: SMU

Nebraska Volleyball Set to Face SMU

The Nebraska volleyball team is set to face SMU on Friday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m. CT. The match will be played at the Devaney Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Nebraska is coming off a 3-1 win over Creighton on Tuesday night. The Huskers are now 3-1 on the season.

SMU is coming off a 3-0 win over Stephen F. Austin on Wednesday night. The Mustangs are now 4-1 on the season.

What to Watch For

Here are some things to watch for in Friday's match:

• The Huskers' serving. Nebraska has been one of the best serving teams in the country in recent years. The Huskers will need to serve tough against SMU to put pressure on the Mustangs' passing game.
• The Mustangs' blocking. SMU has a lot of size at the net. The Mustangs will need to block well to slow down Nebraska's offense.
• The Huskers' defense. Nebraska has a lot of experience in its back row. The Huskers will need to play well defensively to keep SMU's offense in check.

Prediction

Nebraska is a heavy favorite in this match. The Huskers are ranked No. 3 in the country, while SMU is unranked. The Huskers should be able to win this match in three or four sets.