Allick Repeats as B1G Freshman of the Week

Nebraska middle blocker Bekka Allick was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Monday for the second straight week. 

October 24, 2022Updated: October 24, 2022
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

Nebraska middle blocker Bekka Allick was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Monday for the second straight week. 

Allick led the Huskers to sweeps at No. 12 Purdue and at Illinois last week, averaging 3.17 kills per set with a .548 hitting percentage. 

The Lincoln native had a career-best 12 kills on .611 hitting to go with four blocks in the sweep over the Boilermakers last Wednesday. She followed that up on Saturday with seven kills on .462 hitting with a block and an ace at Illinois. 

Over the last six matches, Allick is averaging 2.68 kills per set with a .542 hitting percentage. She is also averaging 1.05 blocks per set in that stretch. 

Big Ten Volleyball Weekly Awards - Oct. 24
Co-Player: Taylor Landfair, RS-So., MINN
Co-Player: Temi Thomas-Ailara, Sr., NU
Defensive: Kylie Murr, Sr., OSU
Setter: Seleisa Elisaia, Grad., PSU
Freshman: Bekka Allick, MB, NEB

Oct. 29 Match vs. Maryland Moved to 7:30 P.M. Start Time

Nebraska volleyball's match this Saturday, Oct. 29 against Maryland at the Bob Devaney Sports Center will begin at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. 

The match was originally scheduled for a 7 p.m. start but has been pushed back to a 7:30 p.m. start to allow more time following Nebraska's 2:30 p.m. home football game against Illinois on Saturday. 

Saturday's match will be carried by the Huskers Radio Network. 

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