Nebraska
Huskers sweep Pioneers in Spring Match
KEARNEY, Neb. (WOWT) – In their first time back on the court in front of a crowd since the national championship match, Nebraska beat Denver in three straight sets (25-13, 25-12, 25-15) in front of over 5,000 fans.
Junior outside hitter Lindsay Krause made her triumphant return from an injury, suiting up for the Huskers for the first time since mid-October. The Skutt Catholic product recorded a match-high 12 kills while also tallying 12 digs and a .417 hitting percentage.
Outside hitter Merritt Beason added 10 kills on .412 hitting. The All-American also recorded four blocks, three digs, and two service aces.
Saturday, Nebraska freshmen Skyler Pierce and Olivia Mauch made their debuts in a Husker uniform. Pierce started for Big Red and contributed 10 kills. Mauch, out of Bennington, also saw action recording a service ace and five digs.
All-American outside hitter Harper Murray did not participate in the Spring Match.
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