Leyla Blackwell played a pivotal role in Nebraska volleyball's win over Illinois, contributing in key moments to secure the victory.
The Nebraska Huskers shifted their lineup when sophomore middle blocker Jackson was ruled out with an undisclosed injury. Stepping in was Leyla Blackwell, who performed well, contributing six kills on .385 hitting and adding three blocks.The No. 2 Huskers went on to win its 10th straight match with a 25-18, 25-22, 25-17 sweep of Illinois in front of a crowd of 4,352 on Thursday night in Champaign., a former two-time All-West Coast Conference first-team selection at San Diego, has had to.
Nebraska marks Blackwell's third college stop, having previously played at Indiana, averaging 1.46 kills per set. Up next, the Huskers will face Iowa on Sunday at 2 p.m. CDT at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The game will be broadcast on Nebraska Public Media with radio coverage from the Husker Sports Network.MORE: Week 6 Matchups to Watch + Playoff Tiers & Projections
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