Gallery: Husker Volleyball Cruises in 2023 Opener

Nebraska dominates in sweep of Utah State

Amarillo Mullen | Aug 25, 2023

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The Huskers opened the volleyball season Friday night with some new faces in key roles, including freshman Bergen Reilly as setter. Amarillo Mullen was there to catch the action during Nebraska's 25-20, 25-17, 25-17 sweep of Utah State at the Devaney Center.

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Maggie Mendelson smiles during team introductions prior to Nebraska's match vs. Utah State.

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Bergen Reilly delivers the first serve of the season.

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Maggie Mendelson and Merritt Beason block a kill attempt from Utah State.

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Bekka Allick spikes the ball during the first set.

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Bekka Allick celebrates a kill on opening night.

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Nebraska opened its season with a three-set sweep against Utah State.

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Lexi Rodriguez bumps the ball at the beginning of the second set.

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Bekka Allick celebrates a serving ace with Merritt Beason.

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Bekka Allick attempts a kill.

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Merritt Beason (13) and Maggie Mendelson (44) go up for a block.

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Maggie Mendelson blocks a spike from Utah State.

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Bergen Reilly was one of three freshmen in the starting lineup.

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Laney Choboy receives a serve with a bump.

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Bekka Allick totaled five kills in the match.

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Merritt Beason and the Huskers celebrate a point scored late in the third set.

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Merritt Beason celebrates a kill with Bergen Reilly.

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Maggie Mendelson celebrates a block late in the third and final set.

Published Aug 25, 2023

Amarillo Mullen

AMARILLO MULLEN

Amarillo Mullen is from Blair, NE, and is currently studying Advertising and Public Relations in the College of Journalism at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She can be reached at amarillomm9@gmail.com.

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