Oregon Volleyball: Season Opening Recap

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty ImagesOregon’s 55th volleyball season began yesterday in the Rose City Showdown, at Viking Pavilion in Portland against Long Beach State and host Portland State. The Ducks put their preseason #19 ranking to the test and did not disappoint.

Oregon’s season opener was their Saturday match against Long Beach State. Oregon has played LBSU eight times since 1973 but has won the two most recent matches in 2006 and 2018. The match was closely contested for five sets, with the Ducks saving four match points before prevailing 25-23, 20-25, 25-20, 25-27, 18-16.

Brooke Nuneviller notched the 49th double-double of her career, with 25 kills and 12 digs. Also scoring…