Huskers down Razorbacks in four, advance to volleyball Final Four

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska volleyball team advanced to the 2023 NCAA Final Four with a win over Arkansas on Saturday. The Huskers beat the Razorbacks (26-24, 25-14, 21-25, 25-23) to earn a trip to Tampa, Florida. The victory raises Nebraska’s record to 32-1 on the season. The top-seeded Huskers will face Pittsburgh in the national semifinals.

Junior outside hitter Merritt Beason led the Huskers against the Razorbacks. Beason finished with 19 kills, while Harper Murray added 15.

Beason brought the charged up, capacity crowd to its feet multiple times during Nebraska’s furious first-set rally. The Huskers trailed by as many as six points. However, Beason had back-to-back kills to give the Huskers as 25-24 lead. Freshman Andi Jackson, along with Beason, teamed up for a block on set point.

After taking the opening set, the Huskers carried their momentum into set two. Andi Jackson warmed up and helped Nebraska build a double-digit lead. Nebraska took the second set 25-14. However, Arkansas responded with a 25-21 set 3 win to extend the match.

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