Nebraska Volleyball Hosts Sold-Out Alumni Match in Front of Record Crowd

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The University of Nebraska volleyball team hosted their 2025 alumni match on Saturday at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, drawing a sold-out crowd in front of the team's most decorated alumni. The Huskers took victory in four sets, with Junior outside hitter Harper Murray leading the team with 12 kills. The alumni team, led by Ally Batenhorst, Lindsay Krause, and Lauren Stivrens, each put up 10 or more kills, giving the Huskers a competitive match.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nebraska volleyball team hosted a sold-out alumni match on Saturday at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, featuring 10 of their most decorated alumni.
  • Junior outside hitter Harper Murray led the team with 12 kills, while the alumni team, led by Ally Batenhorst, Lindsay Krause, and Lauren Stivrens, each put up 10 or more kills.
  • The Huskers' final preseason match ended in a victory, demonstrating the team's preparation and strength ahead of their first competitive match against Pittsburgh on Friday, Aug. 22.
  • The alumni match gave the current team members the opportunity to experience playing against some of their former teammates, creating a unique moment of competition and camaraderie.
  • Gina Mancuso-Prososki, a member of the alumni team, expressed her gratitude for being able to play in front of the Husker crowd again, remarking that it felt like a dream.
  • Nebraska players, including Andi Jackson and Teraya Sigler, enjoyed the experience of playing against their former teammates, describing it as a full-circle moment and a time to relive the past.

Statistics:

  • 10 alumni players participated in the match, each with 10 or more kills.
  • The alumni team led the Huskers by as much as 11 points in the third set at one point.
  • Harper Murray led the Huskers with 12 kills, while Olivia Mauch finished with nine digs.
  • The Huskers ended up taking the first set 25-21, the second set 25-14, and the fourth set 25-22, securing a four-set victory.

Sources:

  • sports@dailynebraskan.com (Exact quote and original source)