Lincoln Arneal
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LOVB Madison’s Callie Schwarzenbach was named League One’s Player of the Week.
The former Husker middle blocker put up 14 kills while hitting .479 with 3 blocks against LOVB Nebraska. She is averaging 1.29 blocks and 4.0 points per set this season.
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The former Husker middle blocker put up 14 kills while hitting .479 with 3 blocks against LOVB Nebraska. She is averaging 1.29 blocks and 4.0 points per set this season.
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Madison Sweeps LOVB Player of the Week Awards
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January 20, 2026 at 3:42 PM
LOVB Madison’s Callie Schwarzenbach was named League One’s Player of the Week.
The former Husker middle blocker put up 14 kills while hitting .479 with 3 blocks against LOVB Nebraska. She is averaging 1.29 blocks and 4.0 points per set this season.
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The former Husker middle blocker put up 14 kills while hitting .479 with 3 blocks against LOVB Nebraska. She is averaging 1.29 blocks and 4.0 points per set this season.
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The Supernovas overcame an 7-0 deficit to start the fourth set. However, they couldn't dig out of an 0-2 hole in the match against Orlando on Sunday.
“We can’t wait for two sets before we start to go, grind and get after it,” Brooke Nuneviller said.
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“We can’t wait for two sets before we start to go, grind and get after it,” Brooke Nuneviller said.
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Omaha digs itself out of early holes, but can't complete comeback against Valkyries | Hurrdat Sports
The Omaha Supernovas dug out of two big holes on Sunday afternoon, but couldn’t finish off a comeback against Orlando.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:28 PM
The Supernovas overcame an 7-0 deficit to start the fourth set. However, they couldn't dig out of an 0-2 hole in the match against Orlando on Sunday.
“We can’t wait for two sets before we start to go, grind and get after it,” Brooke Nuneviller said.
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“We can’t wait for two sets before we start to go, grind and get after it,” Brooke Nuneviller said.
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LOVB Nebraska sweeps Atlanta 25, 21, 20 at home.
Drewniok finished with 12 kills, 12 digs and 2 aces while hitting .545. Larson added 9 kills while Thater put up 6 kills, 2 aces and 2 blocks.
Atlanta finished with more kills (43-37) but missed 12 serves. Jimerson had 11 kills on 17 swings.
Drewniok finished with 12 kills, 12 digs and 2 aces while hitting .545. Larson added 9 kills while Thater put up 6 kills, 2 aces and 2 blocks.
Atlanta finished with more kills (43-37) but missed 12 serves. Jimerson had 11 kills on 17 swings.
January 19, 2026 at 2:48 AM
LOVB Nebraska sweeps Atlanta 25, 21, 20 at home.
Drewniok finished with 12 kills, 12 digs and 2 aces while hitting .545. Larson added 9 kills while Thater put up 6 kills, 2 aces and 2 blocks.
Atlanta finished with more kills (43-37) but missed 12 serves. Jimerson had 11 kills on 17 swings.
Drewniok finished with 12 kills, 12 digs and 2 aces while hitting .545. Larson added 9 kills while Thater put up 6 kills, 2 aces and 2 blocks.
Atlanta finished with more kills (43-37) but missed 12 serves. Jimerson had 11 kills on 17 swings.
Reagan Cooper is the only player who hasn’t appeared in the Supernovas’ first four matches. I asked Omaha coach Luke Slabe about where she stacks up compared to the other outside hitters. Here is what he said:
January 19, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Reagan Cooper is the only player who hasn’t appeared in the Supernovas’ first four matches. I asked Omaha coach Luke Slabe about where she stacks up compared to the other outside hitters. Here is what he said:
LOVB Nebraska goes up 2-0 on Atlanta after winning the second set 25-21.
Drewniok is up to 11 points with 8 kills. Winters has 7 kills.
Jimerson has 10 kills on 12 swings.
Drewniok is up to 11 points with 8 kills. Winters has 7 kills.
Jimerson has 10 kills on 12 swings.
January 19, 2026 at 12:14 AM
LOVB Nebraska goes up 2-0 on Atlanta after winning the second set 25-21.
Drewniok is up to 11 points with 8 kills. Winters has 7 kills.
Jimerson has 10 kills on 12 swings.
Drewniok is up to 11 points with 8 kills. Winters has 7 kills.
Jimerson has 10 kills on 12 swings.
FINAL: Orlando prevents the Supernovas' comeback and earns a 25-18, 25-20, 16-25, 24-26, 15-9 win.
Nuneviller finished with 27 kills at a .364 clip to go with 14 digs. TeBrake added 11 kills and 10 digs. Omaha hit .235.
Abercrombie led the Valkyries with 22 kills (.400).
Nuneviller finished with 27 kills at a .364 clip to go with 14 digs. TeBrake added 11 kills and 10 digs. Omaha hit .235.
Abercrombie led the Valkyries with 22 kills (.400).
January 18, 2026 at 11:38 PM
FINAL: Orlando prevents the Supernovas' comeback and earns a 25-18, 25-20, 16-25, 24-26, 15-9 win.
Nuneviller finished with 27 kills at a .364 clip to go with 14 digs. TeBrake added 11 kills and 10 digs. Omaha hit .235.
Abercrombie led the Valkyries with 22 kills (.400).
Nuneviller finished with 27 kills at a .364 clip to go with 14 digs. TeBrake added 11 kills and 10 digs. Omaha hit .235.
Abercrombie led the Valkyries with 22 kills (.400).
After fighting off three set points, LOVB Nebraska takes the first set 27-25 over Atlanta.
Drewniok had 5 kills, an ace and block. Larson added 4 kills. Nebraska hit .314 in the set.
Jimerson paced Atlanta with 6 kills on 6 swings.
Drewniok had 5 kills, an ace and block. Larson added 4 kills. Nebraska hit .314 in the set.
Jimerson paced Atlanta with 6 kills on 6 swings.
January 18, 2026 at 11:34 PM
After fighting off three set points, LOVB Nebraska takes the first set 27-25 over Atlanta.
Drewniok had 5 kills, an ace and block. Larson added 4 kills. Nebraska hit .314 in the set.
Jimerson paced Atlanta with 6 kills on 6 swings.
Drewniok had 5 kills, an ace and block. Larson added 4 kills. Nebraska hit .314 in the set.
Jimerson paced Atlanta with 6 kills on 6 swings.
Orlando leads 8-6 as the teams change sides.
Abercrombie with 3 kills in this set, including the last two points. She's up to 20 for the match.
Nuneviller has 2 this set and 26 for the match.
Abercrombie with 3 kills in this set, including the last two points. She's up to 20 for the match.
Nuneviller has 2 this set and 26 for the match.
January 18, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Orlando leads 8-6 as the teams change sides.
Abercrombie with 3 kills in this set, including the last two points. She's up to 20 for the match.
Nuneviller has 2 this set and 26 for the match.
Abercrombie with 3 kills in this set, including the last two points. She's up to 20 for the match.
Nuneviller has 2 this set and 26 for the match.
Down, but not out — after falling behind 7-0, the Supernovas rally to win the fourth set 26-24 to force a fifth set against Orlando.
Nuneviller had 7 kills (.353) in the set and an ace. She has 24 kills for the match. TeBrake added 5 kills in the set.
Abercrombie with 17 kills.
Nuneviller had 7 kills (.353) in the set and an ace. She has 24 kills for the match. TeBrake added 5 kills in the set.
Abercrombie with 17 kills.
January 18, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Down, but not out — after falling behind 7-0, the Supernovas rally to win the fourth set 26-24 to force a fifth set against Orlando.
Nuneviller had 7 kills (.353) in the set and an ace. She has 24 kills for the match. TeBrake added 5 kills in the set.
Abercrombie with 17 kills.
Nuneviller had 7 kills (.353) in the set and an ace. She has 24 kills for the match. TeBrake added 5 kills in the set.
Abercrombie with 17 kills.
TeBrake had an attack sail long, but Omaha challenged looking for a touch.
The referees say there was not one despite the protests of the Supernovas who were pointed to the video screens.
They are tied at 20-20 in the fourth set.
The referees say there was not one despite the protests of the Supernovas who were pointed to the video screens.
They are tied at 20-20 in the fourth set.
January 18, 2026 at 11:14 PM
TeBrake had an attack sail long, but Omaha challenged looking for a touch.
The referees say there was not one despite the protests of the Supernovas who were pointed to the video screens.
They are tied at 20-20 in the fourth set.
The referees say there was not one despite the protests of the Supernovas who were pointed to the video screens.
They are tied at 20-20 in the fourth set.
After Orlando went up 18-15, the Supernovas respond with 5 straight points to go up 20-18. Both teams are out of timeouts for the remainder of the set.
Londot got a block and Nuneviller added a kill to jump start the run.
Londot got a block and Nuneviller added a kill to jump start the run.
January 18, 2026 at 11:11 PM
After Orlando went up 18-15, the Supernovas respond with 5 straight points to go up 20-18. Both teams are out of timeouts for the remainder of the set.
Londot got a block and Nuneviller added a kill to jump start the run.
Londot got a block and Nuneviller added a kill to jump start the run.
LOVB Nebraska (1-2) is just underway against Atlanta (1-1) at Baxter Arena.
The match is being streamed on ESPN+
The match is being streamed on ESPN+
January 18, 2026 at 11:08 PM
LOVB Nebraska (1-2) is just underway against Atlanta (1-1) at Baxter Arena.
The match is being streamed on ESPN+
The match is being streamed on ESPN+
The attendance for tonight's match between the Supernovas and Orlando Valkyries is 10,523.
It's the 14th largest in franchise history and the 17th crowd of more than 10,000 in their three years.
It's the 14th largest in franchise history and the 17th crowd of more than 10,000 in their three years.
January 18, 2026 at 11:06 PM
The attendance for tonight's match between the Supernovas and Orlando Valkyries is 10,523.
It's the 14th largest in franchise history and the 17th crowd of more than 10,000 in their three years.
It's the 14th largest in franchise history and the 17th crowd of more than 10,000 in their three years.
After trailing 7-0, Omaha has rallied to tie the fourth set after an ace by Reinhardt.
The Supernovas have won 8 of the past 9 rallies.
Orlando responds with a kill by Luper for the media timeout.
The Supernovas have won 8 of the past 9 rallies.
Orlando responds with a kill by Luper for the media timeout.
January 18, 2026 at 11:05 PM
After trailing 7-0, Omaha has rallied to tie the fourth set after an ace by Reinhardt.
The Supernovas have won 8 of the past 9 rallies.
Orlando responds with a kill by Luper for the media timeout.
The Supernovas have won 8 of the past 9 rallies.
Orlando responds with a kill by Luper for the media timeout.
Omaha is chipping away at its deficit and trails 14-10 in the fourth set after three straight kills from Creighton alums (Reinhard x 2, TeBrake).
Then after the timeout, Nuneviller records an ace.
Then after the timeout, Nuneviller records an ace.
January 18, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Omaha is chipping away at its deficit and trails 14-10 in the fourth set after three straight kills from Creighton alums (Reinhard x 2, TeBrake).
Then after the timeout, Nuneviller records an ace.
Then after the timeout, Nuneviller records an ace.
Orlando jumped out to a 7-0 lead to start the fourth set. Foster with 2 aces and a kill while Abercrombie added two more kills in the run.
The Valkyries are up 8-1 at the first media timeout. They have 6 kills on 8 swings.
The Valkyries are up 8-1 at the first media timeout. They have 6 kills on 8 swings.
January 18, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Orlando jumped out to a 7-0 lead to start the fourth set. Foster with 2 aces and a kill while Abercrombie added two more kills in the run.
The Valkyries are up 8-1 at the first media timeout. They have 6 kills on 8 swings.
The Valkyries are up 8-1 at the first media timeout. They have 6 kills on 8 swings.
The Supernovas stay alive by claiming the third set 25-16 over Orlando after the set was tied at 14-all. The Valkyries lead the match 2-1.
Omaha hit .326 in the set as Nuneviller had 6 kills and TeBrake added 4 kills and 2 aces. Nuneviller has 17 kills and 11 digs today.
Omaha hit .326 in the set as Nuneviller had 6 kills and TeBrake added 4 kills and 2 aces. Nuneviller has 17 kills and 11 digs today.
January 18, 2026 at 10:45 PM
The Supernovas stay alive by claiming the third set 25-16 over Orlando after the set was tied at 14-all. The Valkyries lead the match 2-1.
Omaha hit .326 in the set as Nuneviller had 6 kills and TeBrake added 4 kills and 2 aces. Nuneviller has 17 kills and 11 digs today.
Omaha hit .326 in the set as Nuneviller had 6 kills and TeBrake added 4 kills and 2 aces. Nuneviller has 17 kills and 11 digs today.
Orlando makes a double sub down 18-14 in the third set.
Pukis is in to set and Shime will play opposite. Guedpard and Abercrombie out.
The Supernovas build their lead to 20-14 after an attack error and an ace by TeBrake.
Pukis is in to set and Shime will play opposite. Guedpard and Abercrombie out.
The Supernovas build their lead to 20-14 after an attack error and an ace by TeBrake.
January 18, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Orlando makes a double sub down 18-14 in the third set.
Pukis is in to set and Shime will play opposite. Guedpard and Abercrombie out.
The Supernovas build their lead to 20-14 after an attack error and an ace by TeBrake.
Pukis is in to set and Shime will play opposite. Guedpard and Abercrombie out.
The Supernovas build their lead to 20-14 after an attack error and an ace by TeBrake.
The Supernovas go up 16-14 in the third set after a kill and ace from TeBrake.
TeBrake has 3 kills this set and 5 today.
Omaha needs to win this set to extend the match. Orlando closed strong in the first two sets.
TeBrake has 3 kills this set and 5 today.
Omaha needs to win this set to extend the match. Orlando closed strong in the first two sets.
January 18, 2026 at 10:35 PM
The Supernovas go up 16-14 in the third set after a kill and ace from TeBrake.
TeBrake has 3 kills this set and 5 today.
Omaha needs to win this set to extend the match. Orlando closed strong in the first two sets.
TeBrake has 3 kills this set and 5 today.
Omaha needs to win this set to extend the match. Orlando closed strong in the first two sets.
Lineup changes for Omaha in the third set:
Kiara Reinhardt starts at middle blocker for Goetzinger. Londot stays in at opposite and TeBrake is still at outside hitter.
Kiara Reinhardt starts at middle blocker for Goetzinger. Londot stays in at opposite and TeBrake is still at outside hitter.
January 18, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Lineup changes for Omaha in the third set:
Kiara Reinhardt starts at middle blocker for Goetzinger. Londot stays in at opposite and TeBrake is still at outside hitter.
Kiara Reinhardt starts at middle blocker for Goetzinger. Londot stays in at opposite and TeBrake is still at outside hitter.
Orlando wins the second set 25-20 to take a 2-0 lead over the Supernovas.
The Valkyries are hitting .299 led by 10 kills fro Luper at a .474 clip. Abercrombie has 8 kills.
Nuneviller is up to 11 kills and 8 digs while hitting .385. Omaha is hitting .163 for the match.
The Valkyries are hitting .299 led by 10 kills fro Luper at a .474 clip. Abercrombie has 8 kills.
Nuneviller is up to 11 kills and 8 digs while hitting .385. Omaha is hitting .163 for the match.
January 18, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Orlando wins the second set 25-20 to take a 2-0 lead over the Supernovas.
The Valkyries are hitting .299 led by 10 kills fro Luper at a .474 clip. Abercrombie has 8 kills.
Nuneviller is up to 11 kills and 8 digs while hitting .385. Omaha is hitting .163 for the match.
The Valkyries are hitting .299 led by 10 kills fro Luper at a .474 clip. Abercrombie has 8 kills.
Nuneviller is up to 11 kills and 8 digs while hitting .385. Omaha is hitting .163 for the match.
Londot checks in for Beason with Orlando up 22-17 in the second set.
She promptly draws a service error by the Valkyries.
She promptly draws a service error by the Valkyries.
January 18, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Londot checks in for Beason with Orlando up 22-17 in the second set.
She promptly draws a service error by the Valkyries.
She promptly draws a service error by the Valkyries.
WOW.
Merritt Beason chased down a ball near the edge of the court. Then records another dig as she scrambles back to her position. The dug another Orlando attack before Nuneviller ends the rally with a kill.
Orlando leads 17-16 in the second set.
Merritt Beason chased down a ball near the edge of the court. Then records another dig as she scrambles back to her position. The dug another Orlando attack before Nuneviller ends the rally with a kill.
Orlando leads 17-16 in the second set.
January 18, 2026 at 10:03 PM
WOW.
Merritt Beason chased down a ball near the edge of the court. Then records another dig as she scrambles back to her position. The dug another Orlando attack before Nuneviller ends the rally with a kill.
Orlando leads 17-16 in the second set.
Merritt Beason chased down a ball near the edge of the court. Then records another dig as she scrambles back to her position. The dug another Orlando attack before Nuneviller ends the rally with a kill.
Orlando leads 17-16 in the second set.
The Supernovas answer back with 3 straight to cut their deficit to 16-15 in the second set.
TeBrake hit a kill off the block, Nuneviller fired a shot off the block again and then Hilley blocked Luper.
TeBrake hit a kill off the block, Nuneviller fired a shot off the block again and then Hilley blocked Luper.
January 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The Supernovas answer back with 3 straight to cut their deficit to 16-15 in the second set.
TeBrake hit a kill off the block, Nuneviller fired a shot off the block again and then Hilley blocked Luper.
TeBrake hit a kill off the block, Nuneviller fired a shot off the block again and then Hilley blocked Luper.
Norah TeBrake checks in for Parsons with Omaha down 14-11 in the second set.
Her attack on the first rally goes long by micrometers.
Her attack on the first rally goes long by micrometers.
January 18, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Norah TeBrake checks in for Parsons with Omaha down 14-11 in the second set.
Her attack on the first rally goes long by micrometers.
Her attack on the first rally goes long by micrometers.