I'm back at the Devaney Center for day two of three of the Ameritas Players Challenge in Lincoln. Last night we saw SMU sweep Lipscomb. Right now, SMU and Utah State are tied at one set apiece.
Additionally, last night we saw the Huskers go about their business in a season-opening sweep over Utah State 25-20, 25-17, 25-17. Bergen Reilly became the second ever freshman to start at setter in program history as she ran a balanced offense en route to a sweep. Merritt Beason and Harper Murray tied a match-high nine kills in their Nebraska debuts while Reilly recorded 26 assists to go along with four kills and seven digs. Here's the recap from last night:
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Plus, here is the preview coming into the weekend:
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Players' Corner from earlier this week:
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WWL with Cook:
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How Cook is embracing a new perspective coming into the season:
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With this match going at least four sets, we may not get started right away at 5 p.m. We'll have to see. Expect new starters tonight as Cook mentioned yesterday in his post-match presser. I would expect to see Andi Jackson at MB, possibly Kennedi Orr at setter as well as Ally Batenhorst and/or Hayden Kubik at OH.
Additionally, last night we saw the Huskers go about their business in a season-opening sweep over Utah State 25-20, 25-17, 25-17. Bergen Reilly became the second ever freshman to start at setter in program history as she ran a balanced offense en route to a sweep. Merritt Beason and Harper Murray tied a match-high nine kills in their Nebraska debuts while Reilly recorded 26 assists to go along with four kills and seven digs. Here's the recap from last night:
InsideNebraska - Nebraska Volleyball: No. 5 Huskers sweep Utah State in season opener
Nebraska used a balanced offense with a stifling defense to sweep Utah State in its season opener Friday in Lincoln.
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Plus, here is the preview coming into the weekend:
InsideNebraska - Nebraska Volleyball: Ameritas Players Challenge weekend preview
The Huskers kick off their season with matchups against Utah State, Lipscomb and SMU in a three-day tournament.
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Players' Corner from earlier this week:
InsideNebraska - The Players' Corner: Ally Batenhorst and Caroline Jurevicius
Ally Batenhorst and Caroline Jurevicius spoke to the media ahead of Nebraska's season-opening weekend in Lincoln.
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WWL with Cook:
InsideNebraska - What We Learned: John Cook preparing his team for long opening weekend
Cook is in the process of preparing his team for the three-day Ameritas Players Challenge in Lincoln.
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How Cook is embracing a new perspective coming into the season:
InsideNebraska - Nebraska Volleyball: John Cook embracing new perspective for 2023 season
Unlike most seasons, Cook doesn't need to be a motivator for a 2023 team that is already ultra competitive.
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With this match going at least four sets, we may not get started right away at 5 p.m. We'll have to see. Expect new starters tonight as Cook mentioned yesterday in his post-match presser. I would expect to see Andi Jackson at MB, possibly Kennedi Orr at setter as well as Ally Batenhorst and/or Hayden Kubik at OH.
