Box Score
OMAHA, Neb. - The Mavericks opened their 40th season of volleyball with a 3-0 sweep against Tarleton State Friday morning in the first match of the UNO Volleyball Showcase at Sapp Fieldhouse.
Brittany Hanssen led UNO with 11 kills and hit .625 as the Mavs won the match, 25-15, 25-12, 25-21.
Kelli Goeser and
Lizzy Mach both had nine kills while
Ellen Thommes had seven kills and no errors to hit .500 in the match. Thommes also led with four blocks.
Four Mavs had double-figure digs including libero Angie Riecks with 11. Setter
Emily Myers had 37 assists and 11 digs for a double-double.
The Mavs started set one on a 6-0 run and and led by 12 at 18-6 and 21-9. In set two the Mavs jumped to a 3-0 lead and then built a double figure lead at 17-7 with a service ace by Reick, one of three for her in the match.
The TexAnns led for much of the third set. A 4-0 run put them up, 13-9 but eventually a 6-1 run gave UNO a 21-19 lead. Goeser's kill in the final play ended the match for UNO.
Shay Gracy led TSU with ten kills and hit .300 in the match.
The Mavericks will continue action Friday at 7 p.m. against Abilene Christian.
