Postgame Quotes

Nebraska Postgame Quotes

Head Coach John Cook
On how Nebraska improved from Friday’s match
"The first thing was our passing. We really got into a rhythm offensively today. The second thing was our defense. They got very few balls down without us touching them first. Our communication was better and we were just in a much better flow."

On improving statistically
"Last night was a very uncomfortable feeling because when we looked at our stats after the game, they were the most miserable stats I have seen in years. I knew we would respond tonight, but I didn’t expect us to respond at this level. The credit goes to our leadership in making that adjustment."

On preparing for the NCAA Regional in Florida
"We’ve been preparing for a year. That’s why we went to China, for this Regional. They knew that they can play well on the road because they have proven it. It’s going to be tough, but they can get it done."

Libero Dani Busboom
On setting the single-season dig record this weekend
"I’m proud and happy that I could do it, but I really think of it as every dig that I make contributes to the team. My focus for the team is to be a difference-maker and that’s why I’m happy that I could make those digs."

On playing her last game in the Coliseum
"It’s sad to know that that was my last game here. One of the main reasons I came here was because of the fans and the Coliseum. The Coliseum is the best place to play in the nation and I’m going to miss it."

Right Side Hitter Sarah Pavan
On Nebraska’s confidence heading into Regionals
"We’re confident. We should be. At the end of Big 12 play we were doing unbelievably well. We took a dip yesterday, but we bounced back today. We should be confidence because we’re very difficult to stop if we play the way we did tonight."

Northern Iowa Head coach Bobbi Petersen
On the game
"We saw tonight why Nebraska is ranked No. 1. We’re disappointed, but I’m proud of our kids. We fought hard tonight and we had an awesome season. I wish the best of luck to the Huskers."

On the Panthers’ strategy going into the match
"We had to get them out of their system. We couldn’t let them get free balls over the net and we tried to stop big plays. We made some decisions with our blocking that left some of the court open for hitting, and their setter did a great job of getting them in position."

On Nebraska’s play
"We knew that they were a great serving team. Our passing has been strong at times this year, but it has also been inconsistent. That was the difference in the match today. They have a great defense as well. We had some awesome plays that Nebraska just stopped."

Setter Kristin Belzung
On Nebraska’s play
"Nebraska is a very athletic team. They do everything well. Like Coach said yesterday, they don’t have any one spot that you could call a weak spot. We gave them our best shot today, but they’re a great team."

On Nebraska’s offense
"They are not afraid to go up and put some power on their hits. I thought we did a pretty good job at stopping them at times, but it’s obvious that they swing as hard as they can every time they go up."

Outside Hitter Shannon Aschoff
On the upcoming seasons
"Our team is looking forward to the future. We have a lot of people coming back next year. The biggest thing for me is all the support from my teammates. They’re the ones that keep me going."