University of Nebraska’s Reilly Honored as Academic All-America Team Member of the Year
Bergen Reilly has been recognized as the Academic All-America Team Member of the Year by the College Sports Communicators (CSC). This prestigious honor highlights her exceptional achievements in both academics and athletics.
Bergen Reilly’s Achievements
Reilly, a junior setter at the University of Nebraska, also received first-team Academic All-America honors for the second consecutive year. She is the 13th Nebraska student-athlete to earn this distinction and the fifth from the volleyball program.
Historical Context
The last Nebraska volleyball player to receive this recognition was Sarah Pavan in 2007. Notably, Drew Wiseman, representing men’s track and field, was the last overall Husker to receive the honor in 2017.
Academic Performance
- Major: Business and Law
- Cumulative GPA: 3.83
This achievement also adds to Nebraska volleyball’s impressive total of 45 Academic All-America awards, the highest in NCAA history. Across all sports, the University of Nebraska has produced 374 NCAA Division I Academic All-Americans.
On-Court Contributions
During the season, Reilly helped set the Huskers to a school-record .351 hitting percentage, contributing to an overall record of 33-1 and a perfect 20-0 in Big Ten play. This performance secured the team’s third consecutive conference title.
- Assists per game: 10.47
- Digs per game: 2.70
- Kills: 73
- Blocks: 67
- Aces: 19
National Recognition
Reilly’s contributions did not go unnoticed. She was honored as a first-team AVCA All-American, AVCA Setter of the Year, and Big Ten Player of the Year, among other accolades. Additionally, her setting skills led to nine matches with a hitting percentage of .400 or better, marking a school record for the rally-scoring era.
Statistical Highlights
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Career Assists | 3,723 |
| Career Assists per Set | 10.70 |
Reilly currently ranks third in career assists for Nebraska’s rally-scoring era and is one of only four finalists for AVCA Player of the Year. Her exceptional skills are recognized as among the best in Division I volleyball.
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