USA Volleyball hosted the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup this past week at Ohio State University’s Covelli Center, bringing together eight of the top junior national teams from across North America, Central America and the Caribbean. Nebraska saw three of its players represent Team USA in the tournament, each playing a part in the team’s run for gold.
Middle blockers Manaia Ogbechie, Keoni Williams and setter Campbell Flynn took part in the tournament, helping the team sweep the tournament. USA volleyball finished 5-0, winning all but one set. Flynn highlighted the trio, being named tournament MVP.
The sophomore commanded the team at setter for the tournament. In the championship match against Canada, Flynn helped the offense hit .326 as a team and contributed five digs. In her freshman year at Nebraska, she played in 28 sets and totaled 126 assists, 31 digs, nine kills, two aces and two blocks.
Ogbechie also took part in the championship match, finishing with five kills, three blocks and an ace. In her freshman season at Nebraska, she played in 27 sets and averaged 2.30 kills per set on .529 hitting with 30 blocks.
Williams did not record any stats in the championship match but did earn two kills and a block in the team’s semi-final clash with Mexico. The freshman arrived at Nebraska this past spring after concluding a phenomenal high school career. Williams earned Texas all-state honors after averaging 3.5 kills and 1.3 blocks per set on a .554 hitting percentage.
Going for GOLD reppin’ the red, white and blue 🇺🇸🥇
Three Huskers were crowned U21 Pan Am Cup champions on @usavolleyball‘s U21 squad in Columbus over the weekend!
S Campbell Flynn was honored as Tournament MVP! #GBRpic.twitter.com/iQbKlGbuCZ
— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB) July 13, 2026
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