LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - The Dani Busboom Kelly era of Nebraska volleyball opened with a statement win Friday.

The No. 1 Huskers knocked off third-ranked Pittsburgh in four sets (25-22, 25-11, 20-25, 25-23) before a sold-out Pinnacle Bank Arena as part of the AVCA First Serve.

It was the first match of the NCAA volleyball season and the sport’s debut in PBA.

Junior outside hitter Harper Murray paced Nebraska with 15 kills, while junior middle blocker Andi Jackson added 10 kills, a match-high eight blocks and a .348 hitting percentage on her way to being named match MVP.

The Huskers held Pitt to a .111 attack percentage, finishing with 15 blocks as Jackson and senior outside hitter Taylor Landfair each posted eight and senior middle blocker Rebekah Allick added seven to go along with nine

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