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Rice, North Texas victorious in C-USA volleyball quarterfinal

Senior middle blocker Jordyn Williams (left) and senior setter Karley York (right) combine to block on FAU attack in North Texas’ quarterfinal win against the Owls.

The Rice Owls defeated the Charlotte 49ers 3-0 (25-12, 25-16, 25-23) and the North Texas Mean Green defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls 3-1 (16-25, 25-16, 25-23. 25-18) Friday in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA Volleyball Tournament Friday at the Cam Henderson Center.

The wins for Rice and North Texas sets up a match in the semifinals on Saturday between the two teams, seeded first and fifth in the tournament, respectively.