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Stanford 3, Nebraska 2: Set-by-set breakdown

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Stanford’s Kathryn Plummer (2) goes for the kill against Nebraska’s Lauren Stivrins (26) and Jazz Sweet (12) in the first set on Saturday during the NCAA championship at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

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Photos: The Huskers are bested by Stanford in five sets

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska’s Mikaela Foecke (2) elevates for a fourth-set kill to give the Huskers a 4-0 lead against Stanford on Dec. 16 during the NCAA national volleyball championship match at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska vs. Stanford, 12.15

Nebraska’s Mikaela Foecke (top left) talks to her teammates after the Huskers lost in five sets to Stanford on Saturday during the NCAA Division I national championship at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska head coach John Cook and assistant Jaylen Reyes ponder what to say to the team after calling timeout in the fifth set on Saturday during the NCAA national volleyball championship match at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska fans look glum as the fifth set against Stanford heads towards its conclusion on Saturday during the NCAA national championship volleyball match at the Target Center in Minneapolis. FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska fans cheer after the Huskers score in the fifth set against Stanford on Saturday during the NCAA national volleyball championship match at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

A Stanford kill gets past Nebraska’s Mikaela Foecke (2) in the fifth set on Saturday during the national championship match at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Official Michelle Prater calls a Stanford serve in after a fifth-set challenge on Saturday during the NCAA national volleyball championship match at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Stanford's Courtney Bowen makes a confetti angel following the team's win over Nebraska in the NCAA championship on Saturday at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Stanford players (left) celebrate their five-set win over Nebraska on Saturday during the NCAA Division I national championship at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska head coach John Cook talks with Nicklin Hames as they head into the fifth set against Stanford on Saturday at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska head coach John Cook watches as Stanford celebrates its NCAA championship win Saturday at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Stanford players celebrate after defeating Nebraska in five sets on Saturday during the NCAA Division I national championship at Target Center in Minneapolis.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska head coach John Cook hugs Kenzie Maloney as they exit the court following Stanford's win of the NCAA championship on Saturday at the Target Center in Minnesota.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska’s Lexi Sun (left) reacts after the team lost to Stanford in the fifth set on Saturday during the NCAA Division I national championship at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

The Nebraska team huddles as head coach John Cook challenges the final call during the Dec. 15 championship match against Stanford at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska's Mikaela Foecke (back) consoles teammate Lexi Sun after the Huskers lost to top-ranked Stanford in five sets in Saturday's NCAA championship match at Target Center in Minneapolis. 

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Sporting a Santa hat, Lil' Red dances as the band plays during a pep rally in December 2018 at Marriott City Center in Minneapolis.

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Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska's Mikaela Foecke makes a kill against Stanford on Saturday during the second set of the NCAA championship at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Husker fans gather for a pep rally Saturday at Marriott City Center in Minneapolis before the NCAA volleyball championship between Stanford and Nebraska.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Husker fans (from left) Amy Schmitt, Tori Moser, both of Norfolk, and C.J. Johnson, of Lincoln, cheer during a pep rally Saturday for the NCAA volleyball final at Marriott City Center in Minneapolis. 

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Husker fans cheer during a pep rally Saturday at Marriott City Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska fans cheer after the Huskers score on a kill by Mikaela Foecke on Saturday at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska's Mikaela Foecke points to Jazz Sweet after she made a kill against Stanford on Dec. 15 during the second set of the national championship at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star file photo

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Stanford's Kathryn Plummer returns a serve against Nebraska on Saturday at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska’s Mikaela Foecke (2) attempts a kill against Stanford’s Tami Alade (6) and Kathryn Plummer in the first set of the NCAA championship match on Dec. 15 at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska came up just short of winning the national championship last season, losing in five sets against Stanford in the championship match in Minneapolis. One of the themes for the 2019 season -- "To Be Continued" -- builds off of last season.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star File photo

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska’s Lexi Sun (10) and Kenzie Maloney run into each other chasing a Stanford serve in the first set as Nicklin Hames (1) looks on Saturday during the NCAA championship at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska’s Nicklin Hames can't get to to a shot from Stanford’s Kathryn Plummer in the first set Saturday during the NCAA championship at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska's Lexi Sun prepares to serve against Stanford on Saturday during the national championship match at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska’s Kenzie Maloney (11) watches as a serve by Stanford’s Meghan McClure (4) passes by her and stays inbounds in the first set on Saturday during the NCAA championship at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Hayley Densberger's nephew Paxton Peltz from Malcom claps as he dances in front of the 2018 NCAA Tournament bracket on Dec. 15, 2018, at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

Journal Star file photo

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska’s Lexi Sun high-fives her teammates during player introductions prior to the 2018 NCAA volleyball championship at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Husker fan Kasey Albers cheers as fans leave Marriott City Center following a pep rally for the Huskers as they make their way to the match Saturday in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

The Husker band plays for fans during a pep rally Saturday at Marriott City Center in Minneapolis. 

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Stanford against Nebraska on Saturday at Marriott City Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska’s Lexi Sun high-fives her teammates during player introductions on Saturday before the NCAA cChampionship Final at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska’s Mikaela Foecke (2) goes up for a kill against Stanford’s Holly Campbell (3) in the first set Saturday during the NCAA championship at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska’s Lauren Stivrins crushes a kill against Stanford during the NCAA championship match Dec. 15 at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Stanford’s Kathryn Plummer (2) goes for the kill against Nebraska’s Lauren Stivrins (26) and Jazz Sweet (12) in the first set on Saturday during the NCAA championship at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska’s Mikaela Foecke (2) leads the Huskers out onto the court for pregame warmups on Saturday prior to the NCAA championship against Stanford at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska’s Nicklin Hames (from bottom to top), Mikaela Foecke, Lexi Sun and Sami Slaughter are greeted by Husker fans as they enter the Target Center in Minneapolis before the 2018 NCAA Tournament championship match against Stanford.

Journal Star file photo

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska's Mikaela Foecke goes for a kill against Stanford on Saturday during the second set of the NCAA Championship at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska’s Capri Davis (9) is congratulated by her teammates after a kill against Stanford in the third set in December during the NCAA championship at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska volleyball assistant coach Jaylen Reyes talks to head coach John Cook (right) during the 2018 NCAA championship match at the Target Center in Minneapolis.  

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Stanford's Jenna Gray sets the ball against Nebraska on Saturday during the national championship match at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska's Kenzie Maloney returns a serve against Stanford on Saturday at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska's Lexi Sun (10) sets the ball as she runs into Kenzie Maloney during the fifth set against Stanford on Saturday during the NCAA championship at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska's Nicklin Hames (left) returns a serve as Lexi Sun watches her connect with the ball in December during the national championship match at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The No. 1 Huskers hope to avenge that championship loss on Wednesday when they host the No. 2 Cardinal.

JOURNAL STAR FILE PHOTO

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska's Mikaela Foecke serves during the NCAA championship against Stanford on Saturday at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

The Nebraska volleyball team streams to the net to congratulate Stanford as coach John Cook call a challenge on the last play of the match Saturday at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska's Kenzie Maloney makes a diving save against Stanford during the NCAA championship match Dec. 15 at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star file photo

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

A net violation is called on Stanford's Tami Alade (6) as Callie Schwarzenbach's and Mikaela Foecke's (2) hands get tangled at the net Saturday at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska's Mikaela Foecke returns a serve against Stanford on Saturday during the NCAA volleyball national championship match at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska's Jazz Sweet (12) makes a kill against Stanford's Kathryn Plummer (2) on Saturday during the NCAA volleyball national championship match at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska's Mikaela Foecke makes a kill against Stanford's Holly Campbell (3) on Saturday during the NCAA volleyball national championship match at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

The Nebraska volleyball team takes the court before the NCAA volleyball national championship match Dec. 15 at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star file photo

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Stanford's Jenna Gray sets the ball against Nebraska during the NCAA volleyball national championship match in Minneapolis. Gray and the champion Cardinal take on the Huskers at the Devaney Sports Center on Wednesday.

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Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska fans cheer during a timeout against Stanford on Saturday during the NCAA volleyball national championship match at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

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Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Stanford's Kathryn Plummer returns a serve against Nebraska on Saturday during the NCAA volleyball national championship match at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Stanford's Audriana Fitzmorris (12) makes a kill against Nebraska on Saturday during the NCAA volleyball national championship match at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska's Mikaela Foecke returns a serve against Stanford on Saturday during the NCAA volleyball national championship match at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska's Nicklin Hames sets the ball against Stanford on Saturday during the NCAA volleyball national championship match at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Stanford head coach Kevin Hambly talks to his team during a timeout against Nebraska on Dec. 16, 2018, during the NCAA volleyball national championship match at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

Journal Star file photo

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Nebraska fan Allie Schrunk of Lamars, Iowa, cheers for the Huskers on Saturday during the NCAA volleyball national championship match at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Stanford's Kathryn Plummer (2) makes a kill against Nebraska's Lauren Stivrins (26) and Jazz Sweet (12) on Saturday during the NCAA volleyball national championship match at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

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Stanford vs. Nebraska, 12.15

Stanford’s Kathryn Plummer (2) goes for the kill against Nebraska’s Lauren Stivrins (26) and Jazz Sweet (12) in the first set on Saturday during the NCAA championship at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

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