University of Illinois
17-9,9-6Big Ten
Nebraska
26-0,15-0Big Ten
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 23 | 20 | 12 | 0 |
| Nebraska | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
November 12, 2026 | Volleyball
RECAP
LINCOLN, Neb. – #25 Illinois fought from start to finish in a three-set road defeat at #1 Nebraska at Bob Devaney Sports Center on Thursday night.
Falling by a 25-23, 25-20, 25-12 margin, the Fighting Illini head into the final two matches of the regular season with a 17-9 record and a 9-6 mark in Big Ten play.
Paityn Chapman posted a team-high 11 kills alongside six digs, while Alyssa Aguayo amassed nine kills, two digs, an ace, and a block. Madi Miles tallied five kills, with Ashlyn Philpot adding four kills of her own.
Maya Harris logged a match-high three aces, six digs, two kills, and an assist. Talita Goncalves totaled eight digs and three assists, while Kristina Starostenko collected two kills and two blocks.
Kenna Phelan finished with 18 assists and four digs, while Sophi Randall recorded 11 assists and three digs.
#25 Illinois (17-9, 9-6 Big Ten) returns to Huff Hall for its final home match of the regular season on Saturday night, when #10 Penn State makes the trip to Champaign. The Fighting Illini will honor five players on Senior Night, with first serve set for 7 p.m. CT on B1G+.
NOTES
- Paityn Chapman posted 11 kills and six digs.
- Totaled 10+ kills for the 21st time this season.
- Has double-digit kills in 10 of the last 11 matches.
- Totaled 10+ kills for the 21st time this season.
- Maya Harris finished with three aces, six digs, and two kills.
- Had multiple kills for the seventh time.
- Recorded at least three aces for the sixth time.
- Has multiple aces in 14 appearances.
- Illinois moved to 7-5 in true road matches this season.
- The Illini are now 11-4 in three-set contests this season.
- The Illini are now 3-4 when wearing white sleeveless jerseys.
