Host Nebraska defeated the Washington State volleyball team 25-13, 25-13, 25-18 Saturday in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
The Huskers (28-4), who have won 15 straight matches, advanced to the Sweet 16.
The Cougars (18-16) were led by Taylor Mims’ nine kills and Jocelyn Urias with five. Claire Martin contributed three kills and two blocks. Ashley Brown had 19 assists, while Alexis Dirige had seven digs. Nicole Rigoni served the lone WSU ace.
The Huskers had 44 kills to 20 for WSU, hitting .300 while holding the Cougars to a .033 hitting percentage. Nebraska led WSU in assists 39 to 19, in digs 49 to 25 and in blocks 10 to 2.