Lincoln Arneal

Lincoln Arneal

Joined: Aug 21, 2025

Lincoln Arneal covers Nebraska volleyball for HuskerMax and posts on social media about the Big Ten and national volleyball stories. He previously covered the program for Huskers Illustrated and the Omaha World-Herald and is a frequent guest on local and national sports talk shows and podcasts. Lincoln hosts the Volleyball State Podcast with Jeff Sheldon.

Nebraska volleyball players celebrate during a 4-0 win over South Dakota State at Ord High School on May 3, 2025. This year, the Huskers will play their annual Greater Nebraska spring match in Chadron. | Nebraska Athletics

Creighton middle blocker Kiara Reinhardt tips a shot past Nebraska middle blocker Andi Jackson and setter Bergen Reilly. Nebraska and Creighton will meet this spring at D.J. Sokol Auditorium.

Nebraska assistant coach Kelly (Hunter) Natter confers with libero Laney Choboy during the AVCA First Serve. Natter, Jaylen Reyes and Brennan Hagar will return for their second year under Dani Busboom Kelly

Nebraska volleyball assistant coach Jaylen Reyes at practice ahead of the 2025 season. Reyes signed a new three-year contract with NU as the associate head coach.

Laney Choboy, Lexi Rodriguez and Harper Murray exit the floor during the 2024 NCAA Tournament. The Huskers finished 33-3 on the season, but the program didn't turn a profit, the first time that has happened in a non-pandemic year since 2013-14.

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The Huskers ran a deficit for the third time since moving to the Devaney Center as expenses rose to above $7 million.

Florida outside hitter Aniya Madkin hits the ball against Texas middle blocker Ayden Ames and opposite Whitney Lauenstein last season. Both Texas players entered the transfer portal after the season. Ames transferred to Creighton while Lauenstein will play her final season with Penn State.

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Nebraska has sat out the chaos of the transfer portal so far, but it's been a busy offseason for many schools

Team United States outside hitter Jordan Larson during pool B play against Turkey during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Ariake Arena.

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The former Huskers All-American will play one final season with LOVB Nebraska.

Skyler Pierce celebrates a kill with Teraya Sigler. Both players have posted on social media that they plan to be back for Nebraska in 2026.

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Several Huskers have posted on social media of their intention to return next year.

Nebraska underclassmen Bergen Reilly, Laney Choboy, Harper Murray, Teraya Sigler and Virginia Adriano watch the seniors being honored. Nebraska returns 13 players including three All-Americans for the 2026 season.

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The Huskers enter the offseason ready to reload for 2026 season.

Setter Bergen Reilly high fives middle blocker Andi Jackson after Jackson's kill. The duo each received awards from the AVCA on Friday as the top players at their position.

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Andi Jackson was named the best middle blocker by the AVCA, while Bergen Reilly received the top setter award.

Nebraska Cornhuskers cheerleaders perform during a timeout in the fourth set against Texas A&M at Devaney Center.

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With the Huskers eliminated from the postseason, those watching the national semifinals have several options for a rooting interest.

Nebraska setter Bergen Reilly, outside hitter Harper Murray, and middle blocker Andi Jackson talk before first serve. All three earned first-team All-American honors Wednesday.

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Jackson, Reilly and Murray are repeat selections, while Allick takes home her first award.

LOVB Nebraska libero Lexi Rodriguez prepares for a serving in an exhibition match against LOVB Madison. Entering her second season, the former Huskers is primed for a bigger role.

Yes, Suzie Fritz heard the fans sitting behind the bench question her lineup choices. The fans needled Fritz to play libero Lexi Rodriguez more during her first

Bergen Reilly and Teraya Sigler celebrate as Nebraska beats Texas A&M in the fourth set of the NCAA Tournament Regional Final, 37-35.

The Huskers set a school record for points in a set against Texas A&M, plus Murray lifting up Allick, Reilly's fight and the Aggies found their "five."

Texas A&M middle blocker Ifenna Cos-Okpalla and opposite hitter Logan Lednicky block an attack from Nebraska outside hitter Harper Murray.

The Aggies move on to their first-ever national semifinal while the Huskers end their season at 33-1.

Senior opposites Allie Sczech and Logan Lednicky were teammates at George Ranch High School and meet again in the regional finals as Nebraska faces Texas A&M.

The former high school teammates enjoy the "full-circle" moment as their college careers near the end.