Nebraska’s Lexi Sun (11) and Callie Schwarzenbach (25) jump to block Utah’s Dani Drews during a Sept. 11 game at the Devaney Sports Center.
Journal Star file photo
NU volleyball head coach John Cook and players Lauren Stivrins, Nicklin Hames and Kayla Caffey discuss the Huskers’ loss to Wisconsin in the national championship game.
Nebraska volleyball star Callie Schwarzenbach has entered her name into the NCAA transfer portal, allowing her to be recruited by other teams.
The center blocker was a senior for Nebraska this season, but could have returned for one more season due to last season, not counting eligibility.
Schwarzenbach has appeared in 17 games this season, starting before Lauren Stivrins returned from injury.
Schwarzenbach ranks sixth in program history in career blocks (392) during the rally era (since 2001), starting as a freshman on Nebraska’s 2018 NCAA runner-up team.
Nicklin Hames and Kayla Caffey have not yet announced whether they will return to Nebraska for another season.
After a one-year exception to the scholarship limit, college volleyball teams will have the full 12 scholarship limit again for next season, meaning seniors may have to go through if they want to return.
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Photos: All of Columbus’ landmarks, where the Huskers and Badgers meet with a national title up for grabs
Madi Kubik (10) of Nebraska digs the ball against Wisconsin during Saturday’s NCAA Tournament championship game in Columbus, Ohio.
JEFF DEAN, The Associated Press
Wisconsin’s Lauren Barnes (center) reacts after her team scores a point against Nebraska in Saturday’s NCAA Tournament championship game in Columbus, Ohio.
JEFF DEAN, The Associated Press
The Nebraska reserve players react after their team scores a point against Wisconsin in Saturday’s NCAA Tournament championship game in Columbus, Ohio.
JEFF DEAN, The Associated Press
Nebraska head coach John Cook sits on the sidelines on Saturday during the NCAA Tournament championship game in Columbus, Ohio.
JEFF DEAN, The Associated Press
Julia Orzol, 22, of Wisconsin digs the ball against Nebraska during Saturday’s NCAA Tournament championship game in Columbus, Ohio.
JEFF DEAN, The Associated Press
Wisconsin players celebrate after defeating Nebraska in Saturday’s NCAA Tournament championship game in Columbus, Ohio.
JEFF DEAN, The Associated Press
Nebraska players huddle during the NCAA Tournament championship game against Wisconsin on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
JEFF DEAN, The Associated Press
Lauren Stivrins (26) of Nebraska stretches for a hit against Devon Robinson (10) and Anna Smrek of Wisconsin during Saturday’s NCAA Tournament championship game in Columbus, Ohio.
JEFF DEAN, The Associated Press
Julia Orzol (22) of Wisconsin hits the ball to Lauren Stivrins (26) of Nebraska during Saturday’s NCAA Tournament Championship game in Columbus, Ohio.
JEFF DEAN, The Associated Press
Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield celebrates after his team defeated Nebraska in Saturday’s NCAA volleyball championship game in Columbus, Ohio.
PAUL VERNON, The Associated Press
Wisconsin players hold up the NCAA trophy after beating Nebraska in Saturday’s championship game in Columbus, Ohio.
PAUL VERNON, The Associated Press
Wisconsin players pose for a photo after defeating Nebraska in Saturday’s NCAA Tournament championship game in Columbus, Ohio.
PAUL VERNON, The Associated Press
Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield addresses his team during the NCAA Championship game against Nebraska on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
PAUL VERNON, The Associated Press
Wisconsin fans cheer during Saturday’s championship game against Nebraska in Columbus, Ohio.
PAUL VERNON, The Associated Press
The Nebraska reserve players are on the sidelines during the NCAA tournament championship game against Wisconsin on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
PAUL VERNON, The Associated Press
Lauren Stivrins (26) of Nebraska attacks the ball against Wisconsin during the NCAA Championship game on Saturday, December 18 in Columbus, Ohio.
JEFF DEAN, Associated Press file photo
Fans attend the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament championship game between Wisconsin and Nebraska on Saturday at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
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Grace Loberg (21) of Wisconsin hits the block of Nicklin Hames (1) and Lauren Stivrins of Nebraska during Saturday’s NCAA Championship game at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
PAUL VERNON, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nicklin Hames (center) and Lauren Stivrins (right) of Nebraska try to block a spike from Wisconsin Julia Orzol during Saturday’s national championship game at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Nicklin Hames of Nebraska dives for the ball during Saturday’s national championship game against Wisconsin at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Nebraska’s Lexi Rodriguez passes the ball during Saturday’s national championship game against Wisconsin at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Nicklin Hames of Nebraska sets the ball in the National Championship game against Wisconsin on Saturday at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Lauren Stivrins of Nebraska shoots the ball during the National Championship game against Wisconsin on Saturday at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Nebraska fans cheer the players on for the Wisconsin-Nebraska National Championship game on Saturday at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Nebraska’s Keonilei Akana gives fans a high-five before the Wisconsin-Nebraska national championship game on Saturday at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Kayla Caffey of Nebraska gives a high-five to a fan before the Wisconsin-Nebraska National Championship game on Saturday at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Fans wait for the Nebraska volleyball team to arrive for Saturday’s national championship game against Wisconsin in Columbus, Ohio. The Huskers, seeking their sixth title, fell to the Badgers in five sets.
EILEEN T. MESLAR, WORLD HERALD
Nebraska fans await the players for the Wisconsin-Nebraska National Championship game on Saturday at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Lexi Rodriguez of Nebraska gives fans a high five before the Wisconsin-Nebraska National Championship game on Saturday at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Lauren Stivrins of Nebraska gives fans a high five before the Wisconsin-Nebraska national championship game on Saturday at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Nebraska fans await the players for the Wisconsin-Nebraska National Championship game on Saturday at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Lauren Stivrins of Nebraska gives a high-five to a fan before the Wisconsin-Nebraska National Championship game on Saturday at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Nebraska cheerleaders get the crowd going for the Wisconsin-Nebraska national championship game on Saturday at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Nebraska fans await the players for the Wisconsin-Nebraska National Championship game on Saturday at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Nebraska cheers on team member Logan Larsen for the Wisconsin-Nebraska national championship game on Saturday at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
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