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Huskers Cruise Past Islanders in Season Opener

LINCOLN, Neb. - The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team swept Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in the season opener on Friday morning, 25-15, 25-16, 25-9, in front of a sold-out crowd of 8,000 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

Nebraska (1-0) was dominant from start to finish. The Huskers hit .388, their best hitting percentage in a season opener since hitting .400 against Hawaii in 2001. NU's defense was just as impressive, holding the Islanders to a -.021 hitting percentage, NU's best defensive performance in a season opener since 2013. The Huskers (1-0) improved to 41-7 all-time in season openers.