US Edition'Huskers Are 1-0': Nebraska Volleyball Kicks Off Season Defeating Pitt in 4 Sets
Nebraska's new coach Dani Busboom Kelly led the Huskers to their 1,500th program win, holding Pitt's top player to a .121 hitting percentage in a strong season opener.
- At Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team defeated No. 3 Pitt Panthers volleyball team 3-1, handing Pitt a 0-1 season start before about 15,000 fans.
- Having returned most starters, Nebraska began the season ranked No. 1; Dani Busboom Kelly's first game as head coach also marked the program's 1500th win.
- On the box score, Nebraska's efficiency stood out as they hit.224 to Pitt's.111, with Pitt's Olivia Babcock posting a match-high 21 kills on 58 swings .
- With the win, Nebraska answered roster questions starting with libero and now prepares for its next match against Stanford University on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. CDT on ESPN.
- Pitt gained a confidence spark when they won the third set, but they still need more support around Olivia Babcock before facing the Florida Gators volleyball team Sunday at 1 pm.
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No. 1 Nebraska beats No. 3 Pitt in four sets in season opener
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — No. 1 Nebraska volleyball defeated No. 3 Pittsburgh 3-1 in its season opener Friday in the AVCA First Serve Showcase. The Huskers won 25-22, 25-11, 20-25, 25-23 in Dani Busboom Kelly’s first match as head coach. Nebraska outhit Pitt .224% to .111%. The Huskers had a dominant second set, which included a 5-point run. The Panthers...
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