Last week’s top teams were tested during college volleyball’s Week 5 slate, leading to some major shifts in Michella Chester’s Power 10 rankings. Here’s what you need to know:
1. Nebraska (Previous: 1)
Another week, another perfect outing by the Cornhuskers — but there’s a caveat. Yes, Nebraska topped Purdue and Indiana on the road, but with 3-2 and 3-1 they dropped as many sets this week as they had previously all season. The Boilermakers were the first team this year to send Nebraska to five sets, but the Huskers didn’t put up any lesser of a performance — with junior Merritt Beason’s career-high 22 kills, the team actually hit .311, above their season average of .302. In addition, the maturity that Nebraska exudes on the court precedes the age of the usual starting six, complete with first-years Bergen Reilly, Harper Murray and Andi Jackson. Untouched at 13-0 — their best start since 2008 — the Huskers remain atop the rankings.
KABOOM! @merbson calls the match and finishes with a career-high 22 KILLS! 🤯 #GBR pic.twitter.com/G3beefVHEt
— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB) October 1, 2023
2. Wisconsin (2)
Undefeated Wisconsin has been in the top-2 of Chester’s power…
