Kearney, Neb.-The 16th-ranked Nebraska-Kearney volleyball team swept Newman (-13, -14, -15) and Emporia State (-8, -22, 18) Sunday afternoon in Kansas.
 
This was the start of the MIAA season for the Lopers (3-1). By spring 2021 rules the matches didn't include official statistics. Since joining the MIAA in the fall of 2012 UNK is 21-0 vs. ESU and 3-0 NU.
 
The Lopers head to Wichita next weekend to face Central Oklahoma and Great American Conference member Oklahoma Baptist.