“This is where the real challenges come in” - Andi Jackson aware of upsets as Nebraska Volleyball focuses one match at a time

Nebraska Volleyball’s Andi Jackson talked about upsets and how the team takes one game at a time, just as they did in their matchups against Wisconsin and Oregon. Jackson has been playing as a middle blocker and is currently in her junior season.

Nebraska Volleyball has an unblemished record this season, sweeping 22 straight wins and securing the top spot in NCAA Division I women’s volleyball. The Huskers went 3–0 against Wisconsin in Madison on October 31 and claimed a victory over Oregon on their home court at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on November 2, 2025. Now set to face Illinois at home on Thursday, the players remain laser-focused on every game as they continue their journey toward the National Championships.

Andi Jackson, the standout middle blocker, recently sat for a press conference, discussing upsets and how the Huskers would be more cautious going forward, as the level of the game is increasing each day.

"There were so many upsets, so it kind of starts to get to teams, and this is where the real challenges come in, because the level of play only gets higher, and you have to become very mentally tough. So, we were really focused on Wisconsin and Oregon last weekend, and now we're going to turn it around and really focus on Illinois and Minnesota. I knew that, I was just blanking, but now we're going to focus on them this week."

On November 2, 2025, during the Huskers’ match against Oregon, Andi Jackson recorded five kills and three blocks, while Taylor Landfair led the team with 10 kills, and Harper Murray followed with nine.

Nebraska Volleyball’s Andi Jackson shared how the Huskers get the job done through mental toughness

Jackson at the 2023 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship - (Source: Getty)

Nebraska Volleyball’s Andi Jackson showcased her prowess in the matchup against Wisconsin, recording the second-highest 12 kills as the Huskers secured a 25–22, 25–19, 25–13 victory. Following that, the middle blocker spoke about the Nebraska team’s killer instinct, which they have developed through experience.

"We know how to close out games. The mental toughness aspect has been huge for us. It just comes with a level of maturity and more knowledge of the game," she said. (Nebraska Cornhuskers)

Jackson was part of the team that played in the 2024 NCAA semifinals but fell to the eventual champions, Penn State. She recorded a career-high 19 kills while hitting .630 with five blocks.