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Photo by: Evan Pilat/Texas A&M Athletics
No. 3 Volleyball Topples No. 1 Nebraska to Earn Program’s First Final Four
Dec 14, 2025 | Volleyball
LINCOLN – The No. 3 seed Texas A&M volleyball team handed the No. 1 overall seed Nebraska Cornhuskers their first home loss since November 26, 2022, to claim victory in Sunday afternoon's NCAA Regional Final at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, 3-2 (25-22, 25-22, 20-25, 35-37, 15-13).
The Aggies (27-4) won an instant classic over Nebraska (33-1) to punch their ticket to the Final Four. The teams split the opening four frames setting up a winner-take-all finale, and it was the Maroon & White who reigned victorious behind a complete team victory which included 75 kills, 17 blocks and nine aces.
Nebraska came out of the gate on the front foot, as head coach Jamie Morrison called his first timeout of the match trailing 9-3. The Aggies found their footing, cutting into the deficit to 12-9 behind a stretch at the service line from Tatum Thomas. The Cornhuskers won the race to 15 (15-10), but Texas A&M answered right back with a 7-0 run forcing Nebraska to burn both of its timeouts. The onslaught continued, as Cos-Okpalla recorded two aces paired with a Cornhusker error, stretching the lead to 20-15. Nebraska battled back within one as coach Morrison huddled up his squad up 21-20. The Maroon & White would not be denied, as once again the service line was the difference, with an ace from Maddie Waak sealing the opener, 25-22.
Carrying the momentum into the second, the Aggies forged an early 5-2 lead. Nebraska responded with a streak of its own inch ahead 10-9. Waak once again got the ball rolling, spearheading a 4-0 run from the service line which included two aces, a kill from Kyndal Stowers and a solo block from Cos-Okpalla as the Maroon & White went ahead 14-11. The train kept rolling, as the gap extended by one as the Cornhuskers huddled up for the time in the frame down 19-15. Nebraska mounted a late comeback in the frame, trimming the deficit to 24-22, but a timeout from coach Morrison was what the team needed Lednicky landed the final blow of the set with the Aggies prevailing 25-22 for a two-set advantage.
The Cornhuskers strung together a streak early in the third building a 10-5 advantage, but a response came once again as the Maroon & White ripped off four-straight to shrink the gap to one. The programs began trading points down the stretch and it was Nebraska who grabbed the frame, 25-20, and cut into the match lead, 2-1.
Back-and-forth scoring opened fourth, as the teams were knotted on five occasions through the first 14 points including 7-7. Texas A&M was the team to create some breathing room, again thanks to Thomas leading three-straight from the service line as Nebraska huddled up down 10-7. The Aggies would not be waver, extending the gap to 15-10 as the Cornhuskers called their final timeout. Nebraska grabbed one back, as Coach Morrison collected his squad with a break (18-14). The set went the well in extras and it was Nebraska narrowly took the frame, 37-35, and sent the match to a fifth set.
In the deciding final frame, it was the Aggies who captured the early momentum leading 8-6 as the programs swapped ends. Texas A&M kept rolling with a 4-1 streak, forcing the Cornhuskers to burn both timeouts trailing 12-8. Nebraska persisted, as the Maroon & White called a break with the advantage down to 13-11. The Aggies found themselves one point from victory and it was Lednicky who dealt the game-winning blow (15-13) ensuring their spot in the Final Four.
Following the conclusion of the Regional, the Aggies claimed four of the seven All-Tournament Team selections, headlined by Lednicky who was named the Regional Most Outstanding Player, while Waak, stowers and Ava Underwood were also named to the team.
STAT LEADERS
Kills – Kyndal Stowers – 25
Hitting Percentage (Min. 10 kills) – Kyndal Stowers – .327
Assists – Maddie Waak – 63
Aces – Maddie Waak – 4
Digs – Kyndal Stowers – 16
Blocks – Morgan Perkins - 9
GAME NOTES
UP NEXT
The Maroon & White head to Kansas City for the NCAA Tournament Final Four where they will face No. 1 seed Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 18 with timing details to be announced at a later date.
FOLLOW THE AGGIES
Visit 12thMan.com for more information on Texas A&M volleyball. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M volleyball team on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter by following @AggieVolleyball.
The Aggies (27-4) won an instant classic over Nebraska (33-1) to punch their ticket to the Final Four. The teams split the opening four frames setting up a winner-take-all finale, and it was the Maroon & White who reigned victorious behind a complete team victory which included 75 kills, 17 blocks and nine aces.
Nobody does it like us ??
— Texas A&M Volleyball (@AggieVolleyball) December 14, 2025
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Nebraska came out of the gate on the front foot, as head coach Jamie Morrison called his first timeout of the match trailing 9-3. The Aggies found their footing, cutting into the deficit to 12-9 behind a stretch at the service line from Tatum Thomas. The Cornhuskers won the race to 15 (15-10), but Texas A&M answered right back with a 7-0 run forcing Nebraska to burn both of its timeouts. The onslaught continued, as Cos-Okpalla recorded two aces paired with a Cornhusker error, stretching the lead to 20-15. Nebraska battled back within one as coach Morrison huddled up his squad up 21-20. The Maroon & White would not be denied, as once again the service line was the difference, with an ace from Maddie Waak sealing the opener, 25-22.
Carrying the momentum into the second, the Aggies forged an early 5-2 lead. Nebraska responded with a streak of its own inch ahead 10-9. Waak once again got the ball rolling, spearheading a 4-0 run from the service line which included two aces, a kill from Kyndal Stowers and a solo block from Cos-Okpalla as the Maroon & White went ahead 14-11. The train kept rolling, as the gap extended by one as the Cornhuskers huddled up for the time in the frame down 19-15. Nebraska mounted a late comeback in the frame, trimming the deficit to 24-22, but a timeout from coach Morrison was what the team needed Lednicky landed the final blow of the set with the Aggies prevailing 25-22 for a two-set advantage.
The Cornhuskers strung together a streak early in the third building a 10-5 advantage, but a response came once again as the Maroon & White ripped off four-straight to shrink the gap to one. The programs began trading points down the stretch and it was Nebraska who grabbed the frame, 25-20, and cut into the match lead, 2-1.
Back-and-forth scoring opened fourth, as the teams were knotted on five occasions through the first 14 points including 7-7. Texas A&M was the team to create some breathing room, again thanks to Thomas leading three-straight from the service line as Nebraska huddled up down 10-7. The Aggies would not be waver, extending the gap to 15-10 as the Cornhuskers called their final timeout. Nebraska grabbed one back, as Coach Morrison collected his squad with a break (18-14). The set went the well in extras and it was Nebraska narrowly took the frame, 37-35, and sent the match to a fifth set.
In the deciding final frame, it was the Aggies who captured the early momentum leading 8-6 as the programs swapped ends. Texas A&M kept rolling with a 4-1 streak, forcing the Cornhuskers to burn both timeouts trailing 12-8. Nebraska persisted, as the Maroon & White called a break with the advantage down to 13-11. The Aggies found themselves one point from victory and it was Lednicky who dealt the game-winning blow (15-13) ensuring their spot in the Final Four.
Following the conclusion of the Regional, the Aggies claimed four of the seven All-Tournament Team selections, headlined by Lednicky who was named the Regional Most Outstanding Player, while Waak, stowers and Ava Underwood were also named to the team.
STAT LEADERS
Kills – Kyndal Stowers – 25
Hitting Percentage (Min. 10 kills) – Kyndal Stowers – .327
Assists – Maddie Waak – 63
Aces – Maddie Waak – 4
Digs – Kyndal Stowers – 16
Blocks – Morgan Perkins - 9
GAME NOTES
- Logan Lednicky recorded her 21st consecutive game with 10 or more kills and climbed to No. 3 in career kills passing Hollann Hans (1,640).
- Ifenna Cos-Okpalla climbed to No. 2 on the program's career block list passing Cindy Lothspeich (552).
- The Aggies secured their first Final Four berth in program history.
- The victory over Nebraska marks the programs second win versus a No. 1 ranked opponent and first in 30 years.
UP NEXT
The Maroon & White head to Kansas City for the NCAA Tournament Final Four where they will face No. 1 seed Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 18 with timing details to be announced at a later date.
FOLLOW THE AGGIES
Visit 12thMan.com for more information on Texas A&M volleyball. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M volleyball team on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter by following @AggieVolleyball.
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— NCAA Women's Volleyball (@NCAAVolleyball) December 14, 2025
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— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) December 14, 2025
Team Stats
AM
Nebr
Kills
75
73
Errors
26
29
Attempts
178
163
Hitting %
.275
.270
Points
101.0
89.0
Assists
71
72
Aces
9
8
Blocks
17
8
Game Leaders
Kills
25
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
24
Aces
0
Blocks
6
Kills
13
Aces
2
Blocks
4
Kills
6
Aces
2
Blocks
8
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