The Nebraska beach volleyball team lost all seven duals it played in Hawaii over three days, but had a nice finish to its stay there when Nebraska’s No. 1 pair got an upset win against Hawaii late Monday in Honolulu.
Nebraska’s team of Lauren Stivrins and Nicklin Hames defeated the Hawaii team of Ari Homayun and Julia Scoles 21-18, 14-21, 15-13. The Hawaiian pair had an 11-1 record together going into the match, which was on TV in Hawaii.
Lauren Stivrins and Nicklin Hames get the upset win in three sets against Hawaii at the No. 1 flight and the bench rushes the court. Hawaii wins the dual 4-1, but a good way for Nebraska to finish in Hawaii. Huskers go to California next:
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That was the only match Nebraska won in the dual, and sixth-ranked Hawaii won it 4-1. It was also the only match Nebraska won in three duals against Hawaii. After the match was over, the Nebraska players on the bench ran onto the court to celebrate with Hames and Stivrins.
Big moment for Nicklin Hames and Lauren Stivrinsâ€¼ï¸ Match point as they finish off the win at the No. 1 spot against fifth-ranked Hawaii.
— Husker Volleyball (@Huskervball)
Earlier in the day, the Huskers lost 3-2 against Boise State. Kenzie Knuckles and Jazz Sweet were 21-15, 21-15 winners against Boise State's No. 2 pair. Megan Miller and Callie Schwarzenbach also won a match against the Broncos for the second straight day, taking a 21-16, 23-21 win at the No. 5 spot.
The Huskers are now 10-8 on the season as they head back to the mainland. Nebraska will play six more matches in California beginning on Thursday.