No. 1 Nebraska swept Iowa in Lincoln, extending the Hawkeyes’ struggles in Big Ten play. Ksenija Tomic and Carmel Vares led Iowa with six kills each, while Jenna Meitzler posted 17 assists.

By the Numbers
  • Set scores: 25-12, 25-15, 25-17.
  • Iowa’s record: 13-17 overall, 2-14 in the Big Ten.
  • Tomic and Vares: 6 kills each; Meitzler: 17 assists.
State of Play
  • Iowa made its strongest push in the third set, building a 7-4 lead and later trimming Nebraska’s advantage to 22-17.
  • Nebraska responded with the final two points to close out the sweep.
  • The Hawkeyes host No. 25 Illinois on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Xtream Arena for Senior Night.
Bottom Line

Iowa showed flashes of resistance, especially in the third set, but couldn’t sustain its runs against the top-ranked Huskers. The Hawkeyes now turn to Senior Night for a chance to regroup against Illinois.