2015 Nebraska Volleyball Media Guide | Page 145

NEBRASKA’S FIRST TITLE (1995) The 1995 Huskers rebounded from a setback to Stanford in their second match of the season to reel off 31 consecutive wins, including a 3-1 win over Texas to claim the program’s first national title. An amazing 28 of Nebraska’s 32 victories were 3-0 wins. The Huskers posted school records for wins and winning percentage that stood until 2000. Three NU players were named AVCA AllAmericans, including AVCA Co-National Player-of-the-Year Allison Weston. THE PERFECT SEASON (2000) The 2000 Husker team produced one of the best seasons in NCAA history, culminating with the program’s second national championship with a 3-2 victory over Wisconsin. Ranked sixth and 11th in the preseason polls, the young Huskers finished the season with a 34-0 record and became just the second team in NCAA history to go undefeated and win a national title. First-year Coach John Cook was named the AVCA Coach of the Year, and first-year setter Greichaly Cepero earned AVCA National Player-of-the-Year honors. HOME-GROWN CHAMPS (2006) The 2006 Nebraska volleyball team was dominant from start to finish, going 33-1 en route to winning the school’s third national title. The Huskers were ranked No. 1 all season, becoming only the third team in NCAA history to accomplish the feat. The Huskers swept 24 of 34 matches and were a perfect 12-0 against nationally ranked teams. The Huskers capped the season with wins over fourth-ranked UCLA and second-ranked Stanford at the NCAA Championship in front of sold-out crowds at Qwest Center Omaha. Four players earned AVCA All-America honors, including AVCA National Player-of-theYear Sarah Pavan. INTRO 2015 HUSKERS COACHES & ADMINISTRATION REVIEW OPPONENTS RECORDS HISTORY THIS IS NEBRASKA 143