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Volleyball's royalty, Nebraska and Stanford haven't played with this much on the line in a dozen years

Nebraska volleyball vs. Illinois, 12.13

Nebraska’s Mikaela Foecke (2) goes for a kill against Illinois’ Ashlyn Fleming (12) as Huskers teammates Nicklin Hames (left) and Kenzie Maloney (11) look on in the first set on Thursday during the NCAA Final Four at Target Center in Minneapolis.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

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Todd Henrichs

MINNEAPOLIS — You don’t play four seasons of volleyball at Nebraska, make it to four Final Fours and eat at those All-American banquets each year without learning a little bit about the history of the sport.

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Take a trip down championship lane with the Husker volleyball team ahead of Saturday's final

Nebraska defeats Florida to win the 2017 national title

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Nebraska defeats Texas to win the 2015 national title

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Nebraska defeats Stanford to win the 2006 national title

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TITLE NO. 1 Secondary options step up in NCAA championship match

Members of the Cornhusker volleyball team celebrate their newly won national championship with fans at the NU Colisuem. Nebraska beat Texas in the championship game on Dec. 17, 1995 in Amherst, Mass.

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Dec. 17, 1995, by Steven M. Sipple

AMHERST, Mass. — Nebraska possessed more offensive options than Texas Saturday in the championship match of the NCAA Tournament.

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TITLE NO. 2: Huskers cash in with new coach for second championship

Dec. 17, 2000, By Todd Henrichs

RICHMOND, Va., — With all the risk Nebraska's volleyball program built into this season, the Huskers should have expected big dividends.

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PHOTOS: The Huskers win the 2000 National Championship over Wisconsin

Huskers vs. Wisconsin, 2000

The volleyball team cheers after receiving the championship trophy at the NCAA Championship game in Richmond, Va. 

LANE HICKENBOTTOM

Huskers vs. Wisconsin, 2000

Terry Pettit embraces John Cook after Nebraska won a national title in his first season with the Huskers in 2000 in Richmond, Va. Pettit said Wednesday that Cook has made him "very proud."

Journal Star file photo

Huskers vs. Wisconsin, 2000

The volleyball teams poses for their victory photo after the NCAA Championship game in Richmond, Va. The Nebraska volleyball team gathers around the national championship trophy after beating Wisconsin in the final on Dec. 16, 2000.

LANE HICKENBOTTOM

Huskers vs. Wisconsin, 2000

'We're number one,' chants the Husker volleyball team after winning the NCAA Championship game in Richmond, Va. 

LANE HICKENBOTTOM

Huskers vs. Wisconsin, 2000

Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook leads the team into the Devaney Center after winning the national championship in 2000. 

WILLIAM LAUER

Huskers vs. Hawaii, 2000

Lindsay Wischmeier, a defensive specialist for the Nebraska volleyball team, celebrates a point during the top-ranked Huskers' victory against Hawaii in the NCAA final four Thursday at Richmond, Va.

LANE HICKENBOTTOM

SWEET VICTORY: Husker volleyball team wins third national title in dramatic fashion

Dec. 17, 2006, by Todd Henrichs

OMAHA — Home has never been so sweet.

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PHOTOS: The Huskers defeated Stanford in the 2006 national title

Nebraska vs. Stanford, 12.17.2006

Nebraska's Dani Busboom, 18, Jordan Larson, 10, Rachel Schwartz, 5, Sarah Pavan, 9, and Tracy Stalls, 11, celebrate their National Championship at the end of game four. 

WILLIAM LAUER

Nebraska vs. Stanford, 12.17.2006

Christina Houghtelling (from left), Dani Busboom and Tracy Stalls celebrate with the NCAA trophy following Nebraska's 3-1 win against Stanford. 

GWYNETH ROBERTS

Nebraska vs. Stanford, 12.17.2006

The Nebraska volleyball team has had a dynastic hold on the No. 1 ranking, having been at that spot heading into its last 81 matches — a streak that dates back to November 2004. Since then, the Huskers have been in the national title game the last two years, winning in 2006. 

GWYNETH ROBERTS

Nebraska vs. Stanford, 12.17.2006

John Cook signals to the crowd following the Huskers' victory against Stanford in the national championship match. 

WILLIAM LAUER

Nebraska vs. Stanford, 12.17.2006

Nebraska players and coaches celebrate the 2006 NCAA volleyball championship in Omaha.

WILLIAM LAUER

TITLE TOWN: Behind flawless effort, Huskers sweep Texas for 4th national crown.

Dec. 20, 2015, by Brent Wagner

OMAHA — What will you remember most about the day Nebraska took down mighty Texas to win the NCAA volleyball championship?

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PHOTOS: Nebraska wins 2015 NCAA volleyball championship

Texas vs. Nebraska, 12.19.2015

The Huskers celebrate their NCAA volleyball national championship in 2015 at CenturyLink Center Omaha. The Final Four will be in Omaha again in April 2021 and December 2022.

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Texas vs. Nebraska, 12.19.2015

The Huskers with their national championship trophy at the CenturyLink Center Omaha on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.

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Texas vs. Nebraska, 12.19.2015

The Huskers celebrate their 3-0 victory over Texas in the NCAA final at CenturyLink Center Omaha.

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Texas vs. Nebraska, 12.19.2015

Nebraska players celebrate the Husker's 3-0 victory over Texas in the championship match of the NCAA volleyball tournament Saturday at CenturyLink Center Omaha.

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Texas vs. Nebraska, 12.19.2015

The Huskers celebrate with the national championship trophy after defeating Texas 3-0 on Saturday at CenturyLink Center Omaha.

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Texas vs. Nebraska, 12.19.2015

Nebraska setter Kelly Hunter (3) sets the winning point in the NCAA final against Texas on Dec. 19 at CenturyLink Center Omaha. The Huskers swept the Longhorns for their fourth national title.

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Texas vs. Nebraska, 12.19.2015

Nebraska head coach John Cook kisses the national championship trophy after the Huskers defeated Texas 3-0 in the 2015 national final in Omaha.

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Texas vs. Nebraska, 12.19.2015

Nebraska players celebrate match point in a sweep of Texas at the NCAA final Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at CenturyLink Center Omaha.

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Texas vs. Nebraska, 12.19.2015

Nebraska coach John Cook holds the championship trophy after the Huskers defeated Texas 3-0 on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at CenturyLink Center Omaha.

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Texas vs. Nebraska, 12.19.2015

Nebraska middle blocker Amber Rolfzen (5) holds the scissors and her piece of the net after the Huskers defeated Texas 3-0 in the NCAA final Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at CenturyLink Center Omaha.

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Texas vs. Nebraska, 12.19.2015

Nebraska players hold the national championship trophy after the Huskers defeated Texas 3-0 Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at CenturyLink Center Omaha.

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Texas vs. Nebraska, 12.19.2015

Nebraska's Cecilia Hall (9) hugs Husker coach John Cook after NU defeated Texas 3-0 for the national championship Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at CenturyLink Center Omaha.

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Texas vs. Nebraska, 12.19.2015

Nebraska players celebrate with the national championship trophy after beating Texas 3-0 on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at CenturyLink Center Omaha.

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Texas vs. Nebraska, 12.19.2015

Nebraska coach John Cook enjoys a moment with the national championship trophy Dec. 19 at CenturyLink Center Omaha.

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Texas vs. Nebraska, 12.19.2015

Nebraska coach John Cook congratulates Amber Rolfzen (center) as her twin sister, Kadie comes over after the Huskers defeated Texas 3-0 for the NCAA volleyball championship Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at CenturyLink Center Omaha.

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Texas vs. Nebraska, 12.19.2015

Nebraska's Mikaela Foecke (left) and Kelsey Fien celebrate the Huskers' victory over Texas in the NCAA final Dec. 19 at CenturyLink Center Omaha. Foecke, a freshman, was name the most outstanding performer at the Final Four.

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Texas vs. Nebraska, 12.19.2015

Nebraska coach John Cook enjoys the moment after his Huskers defeated Texas 3-0 for the NCAA volleyball championship Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at CenturyLink Center Omaha.

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Texas vs. Nebraska, 12.19.2015

The Huskers cut down the net after defeating Texas 3-0 in the championship match of the NCAA volleyball tournament Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at  CenturyLink Center, Omaha.

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Texas vs. Nebraska, 12.19.2015

Nebraska players celebrate a 3-0 win against Texas in the 2015 NCAA volleyball championship in Omaha.

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KC MASTERPIECE: Foecke, Hunter play big roles in Huskers’ fifth title.

Dec. 17, 2017, by Brent Wagner

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — So many times in sports a team comes up short.

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CELEBRATE!#NCAAVB pic.twitter.com/OOBfpuENSP

— NCAA Volleyball (@NCAAVolleyball) December 17, 2017

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Photos: Nebraska completes the drive for NCAA volleyball title No. 5

NCAA Volleyball Final, Nebraska vs. Florida, 12/16/17

The Huskers celebrate their four-set victory against Florida in the NCAA championship match at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday.

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NCAA Volleyball Final, Nebraska vs. Florida, 12/16/17

The Huskers celebrate in the NCAA volleyball national championship final at the Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.

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NCAA Volleyball Final, Nebraska vs. Florida, 12/16/17

Nebraska middle blocker Lauren Stivrins (26) reacts to a first-set kill in the NCAA volleyball national championship final at the Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.

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NCAA volleyball final, Nebraska vs. Florida, 12/16/17

Tears flowed as the Huskers celebrated in the NCAA volleyball national championship final at the Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.

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Nebraska head coach John Cook gets soaked after the NCAA volleyball national championship final at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo., in 2017.

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NCAA volleyball final, Nebraska vs. Florida, 12/16/17

The Huskers celebrate with their trophy in the NCAA volleyball national championship final on Dec. 16 in Kansas City, Mo.

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NCAA volleyball final, Nebraska vs. Florida, 12/16/17

Nebraska coach John Cook hoists the championship trophy after the NCAA volleyball final Saturday at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. The Huskers beat Florida 3-1.

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NCAA Volleyball Final, Nebraska vs. Florida, 12/16/17

Nebraska coach John Cook hoists the NCAA championship trophy at the Sprint Center in Kansas City last December.

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NCAA Volleyball Final, Nebraska vs. Florida, 12/16/17

Nebraska players cut down the net following their 3-1 win over Florida in the NCAA volleyball national championship final at the Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.

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NCAA Volleyball Final, Nebraska vs. Florida, 12/16/17

The Huskers celebrate in the NCAA volleyball national championship final at the Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.

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NCAA Volleyball Final, Nebraska vs. Florida, 12/16/17

Nebraska head coach John Cook gets his championship bath in the NCAA volleyball national championship final at the Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 16.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

NCAA Volleyball Final, Nebraska vs. Florida, 12/16/17

The Huskers celebrate their NCAA volleyball title at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday.

TED KIRK, Journal Star

NCAA Volleyball Final, Nebraska vs. Florida, 12/16/17

The Huskers celebrate in the NCAA volleyball national championship final at the Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.

TED KIRK, Journal Star

NCAA Volleyball Final, Nebraska vs. Florida, 12/16/17

John Cook (top) and the Huskers celebrate their NCAA volleyball championship at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 16.

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Nebraska’s Mikaela Foecke (2) goes for a kill against Illinois’ Ashlyn Fleming (12) as Huskers teammates Nicklin Hames (left) and Kenzie Maloney (11) look on in the first set on Thursday during the NCAA Final Four at Target Center in Minneapolis.

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