UNC women's volleyball splits matches at Nebraska, finishes nonconference play
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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

The 25th-ranked UNC women’s volleyball team concluded its nonconference schedule with a 3-1 loss to top-ranked Nebraska and a 3-1 victory over FGCU over the weekend. In Friday's match against the Huskers, Carolina lost the first set 25-14 but won the second set 25-20. However, they dropped the next two sets, concluding the match with a.123 hitting percentage. In Saturday's match, UNC started strong, winning the first two sets 25-21 and 25-16 before losing the third set. They recovered to win the fourth set 25-22, marked by a.317 hitting percentage. The Tar Heels enter ACC play next, facing NC State on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, broadcast on ACCNX.
- •UNC women’s volleyball is 5-3 heading into ACC play.
- •The Tar Heels lost to Nebraska 3-1 and defeated FGCU 3-1.
- •UNC's Chelsea Thorpe led with 14 kills against Nebraska.
- •UNC recorded 11 blocks against FGCU.
- •Next match is at NC State on Friday at 7:00 PM ET.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — UNC women’s volleyball wraps nonconference play with weekend split
"The Tar Heels bounced back after a hard fight against the nation’s top team.
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