Nebraska Volleyball's Bergen Reilly pens an emotional note as she bids goodbye to teammates who will be graduating after heartbreaking semi-final loss

Nebraska Volleyball's Bergen Reilly penned an emotional note as she reflected on the team's journey and her bond with her teammates. After an incredible run throughout the season, the Huskers crashed out in the semifinals of the NCAA Women's Division I National Championships against Penn State.

After trailing behind in the first two sets, Penn State gained momentum from the third set onwards to register a reverse sweep win with a score of 23-25, 18-25, 25-23, 28-26, and 15-13. Nebraska Volleyball received great praise from fans on social media for putting up a tough fight in the semifinals as well as great performances in the 2024 season.

According to reports, currently, no player from Nebraska's women's volleyball team has entered the transfer portal. However, players like Lexi Rodriguez made their final appearances as part of the team as they were turning pro.

Bergen Reilly took to Instagram to reflect on being a part of the team and express her thoughts on the beautiful memories she created competing alongside her teammates.

Furthermore, she thanked five of her teammates who would bid the team goodbye.

"Words cannot express how thankful I am for this group of women. I will cherish the memories made and the bonds created this year forever. To Lexi, Merritt, Kenna, Lindsay, and Leyla, you all have had such an impact on me, this program, and the sport of volleyball as a whole. You have turned this team into a family," she wrote.

"Nebraska won’t be the same without you five, but I will forever be thankful that I got to share the court with you all. See you next year, Husker Nation. We’ll be back," she added.

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Bergen Reilly on Nebraska Volleyball's Final Four Loss

Bergen Reilly celebrates after a point at the 2023 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship - Source: Getty

Bergen Reilly spoke about Nebraska Volleyball's final-four loss in a post-game interview. The American athlete who was emotional spoke about the team's performance and credited Penn State for their dominant display and incredible comeback.

"I mean you have to give it so much credit to Penn State. They really flipped a switch and turned it on I don't know I wouldn't say anything about us. I think it was all just they put a really great last three sets and we couldn't really stop them so, tough way to go out and it hurts for sure but you have to give all the credit to them," she said.

Furthermore, she shed light on the changes that are being brought up in women's sports and how volleyball is growing immensely in the country. Reilly credited her seniors for pioneering change in the sport and expressed her disappointment at not being able to win the trophy for them.