Metcalf, Holmquist Lead NU to 3-0 Win Over No. 15 Texas A&M
By NU Athletic Communications
| 11/06/2001
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Lincoln, Neb. -- Nancy Metcalf and Amber Holmquist combined for 29 kills to lead the No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team to a 30-28, 30-24, 30-21, win over No. 15 Texas A&M Wednesday night before 4,088 fans at the NU Coliseum. Metcalf tallied a match-best 17 kills on a .368 hitting percentage, while Holmquist posted 12 kills on a .435 hitting percentage in helping the Huskers improve to 21-1 overall and 14-0 in the Big 12 Conference.
Both Metcalf and Holmquist played key defensive roles as well. Metcalf, a senior right side hitter, posted 13 digs for her 11th double-double of the season, and Holmquist, a junior middle blocker, produced eight blocks to lead NU to a 15-3 advantage in that category.
NU setter Greichaly Cepero recorded three kills, 43 assists, six digs and six blocks - including three solo stops - in the winning effort. Texas A&M setter Jenna Moscovic posted 3 kills, 38 assists and 13 digs as the Aggies fell to 18-4 overall and 11-3 in the league.
With the win, Nebraska extended its streak of consecutive Big 12 victories to 44. The Huskers have won 19 straight matches.