Kansas State volleyball team bows out of NCAA Tournament with loss to Nebraska
AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.
- Kansas State's season ends with a three-set loss to top-seeded Nebraska.
- Nebraska exploited home-court advantage and maintained its undefeated record.
- K-State reached NCAA second round, its first postseason bid since 2021.
A memorable season has come to an end for the Kansas State volleyball team.
Nebraska defeated K-State in three sets in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday at Bob Devaney Sports Complex in Lincoln.
The Cornhuskers won the first set 25-17 and then followed that up with wins of 25-21 and 25-16.
It wasn’t a close match. But this was expected. The No. 1 seed Huskers entered the day with an undefeated record, and they got to play at home in front a loud crowd.
This was a daunting task for K-State volleyball coach Jason Mansfield and his team.
Aniya Clinton led the way for the Wildcats with seven kills. Ava Legrand had a team-high nine digs.
It was still a quality season for K-State. The Wildcats made their first postseason appearance since 2021 and finished with 18 wins. They also beat San Diego on Friday to advance in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016.