Emporia State Volleyball’s Win Streak Concludes Against No. 7 Nebraska-Kearney
No. 17 Emporia State volleyball's 11-match win streak ended with a 3-0 loss to No. 7 Nebraska-Kearney in Kearney, NE.
Topeka, KS, September 26, 2026 — The No. 17 ranked Emporia State volleyball team saw its impressive 11-match winning streak come to an end on Saturday. The Hornets fell to the No. 7 ranked Nebraska-Kearney Lopers with a final score of 3-0. The match took place in Kearney, Nebraska.
The conclusion of Emporia State’s streak marks a significant point in their season. Prior to this loss, the team had achieved a notable run of 11 consecutive victories, establishing a strong performance trajectory. The streak had positioned Emporia State as the No. 17 ranked team in collegiate volleyball.
The decisive match against Nebraska-Kearney, themselves a highly-ranked opponent at No. 7, proved to be a challenging contest. The Lopers secured the win with a clean sweep, winning all three sets played. The specific set scores were not provided.
The location of this pivotal match was Kearney, Nebraska, home turf for the Nebraska-Kearney Lopers. This away game presented a difficult test for Emporia State as they faced a top-tier opponent on their own court.
The loss to Nebraska-Kearney signifies the end of a substantial period of success for Emporia State volleyball. While the win streak has been broken, the team’s performance over the past eleven matches highlights their competitive capability. Further details regarding individual player performances or specific game statistics from the match were not available in the summary.
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