NU is now 8-0 as they defeated Gonzaga 3-0 (25-15, 25-12, 25-11).
NU is now 8-0 as they defeated Gonzaga 3-0 (25-15, 25-12, 25-11).
http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=211173683The top-ranked Nebraska volleyball team captured its second sweep of the day on Friday, topping Gonzaga 25-15, 25-12, 25-11 in front of 8,277 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Nebraska improved to 8-0 on the season with its 24th straight win overall. The Huskers have also won 24 consecutive sets dating back to the season opener against Florida, their longest streak since 2010.
Mikaela Foecke led the Huskers with 12 kills while hitting .455. The NU offense was sharp again with a .442 hitting percentage. Nebraska has hit at least .300 in seven of eight matches and averaged .485 in the two matches on Friday. The Husker defense was equally impressive, limiting the Bulldogs (6-3) to .108 hitting.
Andie Malloy and Briana Holman each had eight kills, while Holman added three blocks. Amber Rolfzen also had three blocks along with five kills. Kadie Rolfzen had seven kills and a match-high 13 digs. Kelly Hunter chipped in 36 assists, five kills and five digs, as well as three aces. Justine Wong-Orantes had 10 digs, while Annika Albrecht had eight.