Nebraska sweeps Long Island University in first round of NCAA tourney

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Nebraska defeated Long Island University on Friday to advance to the second round of the NCAA volleyball tournament.

The Huskers won 25-13, 25-16, 25-22 at the Bob Devaney Center.

Merritt Beason led Nebraska with 13 kills, and Bergen Reilly recorded 33 assists.

Laney Choboy racked up 10 digs to lead the defense. Reilly added nine, and Harper Murray had eight.

The Huskers will play Missouri on Saturday.

The match starts at 7 p.m. at the Devaney Center and will be streamed on ESPN Plus.