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#1 Nebraska volleyball opens season with 3-0 win over UNLV

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:34 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

#1 Nebraska volleyball opens season with 3-0 win over UNLV
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The #1 Nebraska Huskers started their season with a 3-0 victory against UNLV at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on August 29, 2026. The set scores were 25-18, 25-15, and 25-16, showcasing Nebraska's strong performance, particularly in defense with 10 blocks. Harper Murray led the Huskers with 11 kills, while the team limited UNLV to a.054 hitting percentage. The match also marked the debut of several players, including Keri Leimbach and Ryan Hunter. Nebraska's next matchup is against #2 Texas on August 30 at 2:30 pm CST, following Texas's game against TCU.

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  • •Nebraska wins 3-0 against UNLV with set scores of 25-18, 25-15, 25-16.
  • •Harper Murray leads Nebraska with 11 kills; team hits.337 overall.
  • •UNLV's top scorer Cami Christiansen has 6 kills, hitting.125.
  • •Nebraska totals 10 blocks, UNLV limited to 2.
  • •Next match is against #2 Texas on August 30 at 2:30 pm CST.
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  • 2:34 AMYahoo Sports — Husker Volleyball Starts Season Off with a Sweep: #1 Nebraska 3 – UNLV 0
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Nebraska 3 – UNLV 0: 25-18, 25-15, 25-16 The Huskers started their journey towards the 2026 National Championship against UNLV tonight in Las Vegas. They played their first real match tonight and got to experience yet another big stadium/arena in T-Mobile Arena where the Vegas Golden Knights play. After the match was delayed about 30 […]

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