Stepping on the court of Crisler Center, the Michigan volleyball team knew that an extraordinary performance would be required to take down the best squad in the nation.

No. 1 Nebraska (17-0 overall, 7-0 Big Ten) proved themselves worthy of that moniker Sunday as they swept the Wolverines (12-7, 2-6). Their dominance of possession — coupled with Michigan’s failure to take advantage of the runs it had — was the driving force in a lopsided defeat.

The Wolverines started the match unfazed by their opponents’ defensive quality, as early service runs from sophomore outside hitter Ella Demetrician and graduate libero Maddi Cuchran gave them a 4-1 lead. Michigan was well suited to a point-for-point style of game, capping off smooth passing sequences with corner kills that put pressure on the Co

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