Huskers Top Sun Devils, 3-2

Tempe, Ariz. - The Nebraska sand volleyball team improved to 2-2 on the season, defeating Arizona State 3-2 Wednesday night at the PERA Club.

Nebraska fell behind 2-1 in the contest before rallying to win the two nightcap matches for the 3-2 win over the Sun Devils (2-7).

No. 4 pair Annika Albrecht and Cecilia Hall started the night with a sweep of Whitney Follette and Halle Harker, 21-8, 21-17. No. 5 pair Kira Larson and Kelsey Fien were then edged out by Frances Giedratis and Andi Lowrance in three sets, 14-21, 21-13, 14-16. The Sun Devils' No. 2 pair, Jordy Checkal and Bethany Jorgensen defeated Amber Rolfzen and Melanie Keil, 16-21, 21-14, 17-15.

The Sun Devils held a 2-1 lead with the Nos. 1 and 3 matches still to be played.

Kelly Hunter and Kadie Rolfzen made quick work of their No. 3 match against Kizzy Willey and Sydney Palmer, 21-10, 21-12. That set up the No. 1 match to be the deciding match, and NU's Justine Wong-Orantes and Alicia Ostrander were up to the task. They beat Macey Gardner and Bianca Arrelano 23-21, 21-12 to seal the win for the Huskers.

NU is back in action on Thursday at 8 p.m. (CT) at Grand Canyon in Phoenix.

No. 15 Nebraska 3, Arizona State 2 (Order of Finish: 4,5,2,3,1)
1. Justine Wong-Orantes/Alicia Ostrander (NEB) def. Macey Gardner/Bianca Arellano (ASU) 23-21, 21-12
2. Jordy Checkal/Bethany Jorgensen (ASU) def. Amber Rolfzen/Melanie Keil (NEB) 16-21, 21-14, 17-15
3. Kelly Hunter/Kadie Rolfzen (NEB) def. Kizzy Willey/Sydney Palmer (ASU) 21-10, 21-12
4. Annika Albrecht/Cecilia Hall (NEB) def. Whitney Follette/Halle Harker (ASU) 21-8, 21-17
5. Frances Giedratis/Andi Lowrance (ASU) def. Kira Larson/Kelsey Fien (NEB) 21-14, 13-21, 16-14