The last time the Fort Hays State volleyball played their home opener against Nebraska-Kearney, they won. That was back in 2003. It also happens to be the last time the Tigers beat the Lopers in volleyball. UNK ran their win streak to 13 Tuesday night with a straight sets (25-7, 25-12, 25-16) victory in front of 1,011 at Gross Coliseum.

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The top-ranked Lopers jumped out to an early 15-2 lead in the first set. The Tigers were within two points in the second set when UNK reeled off eight straight to take control. Fort Hays held their only lead of the match early in the third before the Lopers eventually pulled away.

Nebraska-Kearney hit .375 for the match while the Tigers hit .000 with 22 kills and 22 errors.

Jenna Ulrich led Fort Hays with six kills. Kayla Zoglman had 18 assists as the Tigers fall to 6-4. UNK is 8-0 and wins their MIAA debut.