Gallery: Husker Volleyball Advances to Elite Eight

With a sweep of Georgia Tech, Nebraska gains a spot in an NCAA regional final for the 11th time in the last 12 seasons

Amarillo Mullen | Dec 7, 2023

Amarillo Mullen

Top-ranked Nebraska swept No. 12 Georgia Tech in an NCAA Tournament regional semifinal match Thursday afternoon in Lincoln. The Huskers, now 31-1 on the season, will play Kentucky or Arkansas on Saturday evening for a spot in the NCAA Final Four. | Recap

01_VB vs Georgia Tech NCAA Regional Semis 1207 — Amarillo Mullen

The Huskers hosted the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in an NCAA regional semifinal Thursday at the Devaney Center.

02_Harper Murray_VB vs Georgia Tech NCAA Regional Semis 1207 — Amarillo Mullen

Harper Murray sends a kill in the first set.

03_Merritt Beason_VB vs Georgia Tech NCAA Regional Semis 1207 — Amarillo Mullen

Merritt Beason celebrates a kill by Ally Batenhorst.

04_Merritt Beason_VB vs Georgia Tech NCAA Regional Semis 1207 — Amarillo Mullen

Merritt Beason puts up a block on Georgia Tech.

05_Ally Batenhorst_VB vs Georgia Tech NCAA Regional Semis 1207 — Amarillo Mullen

Ally Batenhorst totaled 10 kills in Thursday's match.

07_Bekka Allick_VB vs Georgia Tech NCAA Regional Semis 1207 — Amarillo Mullen

Bekka Allick had four blocks against the Yellow Jackets.

06_Bekka Allick_VB vs Georgia Tech NCAA Regional Semis 1207 — Amarillo Mullen

Bekka Allick sends a kill at the end of the second set.

08_Merritt Beason_VB vs Georgia Tech NCAA Regional Semis 1207 — Amarillo Mullen

Merritt Beason led the Huskers with 11 kills.

09_Lexi Rodriguez_VB vs Georgia Tech NCAA Regional Semis 1207 — Amarillo Mullen

Lexi Rodriguez receives a Georgia Tech serve.

10_VB vs Georgia Tech NCAA Regional Semis 1207 — Amarillo Mullen

The Huskers celebrate a kill from Ally Batenhorst to break a tie score in the third set.

11_Bekka Allick_VB vs Georgia Tech NCAA Regional Semis 1207 — Amarillo Mullen

Bekka Allick celebrates a block.

12_Ally Batenhorst_VB vs Georgia Tech NCAA Regional Semis 1207 — Amarillo Mullen

Ally Batenhorst celebrates Nebraska's 3-0 victory over Georgia Tech to advance to Saturday's regional final at the Devaney Center.

Published Dec 7, 2023

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.