'We go back to what we practice' - Virginia Adriano reveals how Nebraska Volleyball team overcomes struggles amid tough matches

Virginia Adriano opens up about Nebraska Volleyball
Virginia Adriano opens up about Nebraska Volleyball's Big Ten Title victory [Image Source : Virginia Adriano's Instagram]

Nebraska Volleyball player Virginia Adriano recently revealed how Nebraska Volleyball overcame struggles in tough matches as they recently secured the Big Ten Conference title. With the victory against the Indiana Hoosiers, the Nebraska Cornhuskers have formally secured the championship for a third consecutive time since 2023.

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Adriano talked about the huge occasion in a post-match interview with the B1G network. The 21-year-old opposite freshman also opened up about the tactics and the strategies that led to Nebraska Volleyball's victory at the Big Ten Conference.

Adriano revealed her feelings as she mentioned in the post-match interview,

"It’s a big accomplishment. It is one of the main goals that we had, and it’s really good to be able to get this.”
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The opposite freshman further added,

"When we struggle, we go back to what we practice. We try to rely on each other and give each other confidence to come out of those moments. We tried to do that, and it worked.” (1:32 onwards)

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Virginia Adriano will be next seen in action on November 28, when the Nebraska Volleyball team faces the defending NCAA champions, i.e., the Penn State Nittany Lions, at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Although the final two games are now a mere formality, the Nebraska Cornhuskers would like nothing better than to end the season with the perfect result: 30 victories and zero losses.


Virginia Adriano pens an emotional tribute on her father's death anniversary

Nebraska volleyball's Virginia Adriano opens up about her father on death anniversary [Image Source : Virginia Adriano's Instagram]
Nebraska volleyball's Virginia Adriano opens up about her father on death anniversary [Image Source : Virginia Adriano's Instagram]

Virginia Adriano previously opened up about her father on the occasion of his death anniversary in October 2025. The 21-year-old Italian volleyball player's father, Fabrizio Adriano, was a distinguished volleyball player who inspired Virginia Adriano to pursue his path.

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In an emotional Instagram post, the opposite freshman wrote,

"I will always be proud of you. For the strength you put in, for the battles you fought, for the moments when you chose the light, even when there was darkness inside. I carry you inside me every day. And if today I am the person I am, it is also thanks to you. Thank you for your love, sometimes silent, but always present, strong, and constant. Thank you for being the kind of father whose absence hurts so much.
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Adriano further added in the poignant post,

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"And I hope you will never forget how grateful I am that you are my father, because I am proud to be your daughter. I will love you forever, Slow soul and kind heart, Now you are free to run."

Virginia Adriano made her collegiate debut for the Nebraska Cornhuskers this year. She previously represented the Italian club Bergamo in Serie A1, which is Italy's top professional volleyball league.

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Edited by Animesh Pandey
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