Hunter Provides Spark as No. 1 Nebraska Volleyball Tops No. 25 North Carolina 3-1
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Key Points:
- No. 1 Nebraska defeated No. 25 North Carolina 3-1 in the Ameritas Players Challenge, powered by a record-setting 13 aces, the most at the Devaney Center since 2005.
- Freshman Ryan Hunter came off the bench to energize Nebraska, scoring six kills on seven attempts with a .714 hitting percentage, helping turn the match in the third set.
- Senior Harper Murray led Nebraska with 12 kills and six digs, bouncing back from a recent slump and showing improved confidence and footwork.
- Nebraska dominated in serving and defense, out-duging North Carolina by 12 and holding them to a .123 hitting percentage while recording 13 aces to the Tar Heels' five.
- The Huskers will rest on Saturday and return to play Florida Gulf Coast on Sunday at John Cook Arena, with the Tar Heels facing FGCU on Saturday in the tournament.
