Sioux Falls Native Bergen Reilly Excited for Homecoming Match

The Nebraska volleyball star returns to her hometown to face Iowa State at the Pentagon.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:03am

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Bergen Reilly, a Sioux Falls native and former O'Gorman standout, is eagerly anticipating playing a match with the Nebraska volleyball team against Iowa State on Saturday in her hometown. Reilly, the Cornhuskers' star setter, is looking forward to the 'full circle moment' of starting her senior year back in Sioux Falls with many friends and family in attendance.

Why it matters

Reilly's homecoming match is a feel-good story for the local community, as a talented player from Sioux Falls gets to showcase her skills in front of a hometown crowd during her final collegiate season. The match also provides an opportunity to highlight the strength of the volleyball program at Nebraska, one of the top teams in the country.

The details

The Nebraska volleyball team will face off against Iowa State on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Pentagon in Sioux Falls. Reilly, who has found great success as the Cornhuskers' setter, is excited to return to her roots and play in front of a supportive crowd in her final year of college.

  • The match is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2026 at 1 p.m.

The players

Bergen Reilly

A Sioux Falls native and former standout at O'Gorman High School, Reilly is the star setter for the Nebraska volleyball team and is looking forward to playing in her hometown during her senior season.

Nebraska Volleyball Team

One of the top volleyball programs in the country, the Nebraska Cornhuskers will face off against Iowa State in Sioux Falls.

Iowa State

The opponent for Nebraska in the match, Iowa State will travel to Sioux Falls to take on the Cornhuskers.

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What they’re saying

“It kind of feels just like a full circle moment, getting to kind of start off my senior year here, first spring game of my senior year. It'll be really cool to get to go home and have so many friends and family at the game.”

— Bergen Reilly, Nebraska Volleyball Player

The takeaway

Bergen Reilly's homecoming match in Sioux Falls is a heartwarming story of a local talent returning to her roots to showcase her skills in front of a supportive hometown crowd during her final collegiate season. The match also highlights the strength of the Nebraska volleyball program and the passion for the sport in the Sioux Falls community.