OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Supernovas, the world’s leading professional volleyball franchise, jumped out to a 2-0 set lead but could not hold off a surging Atlanta Vibe (2-1) in a 25-23, 25-17, 20-25, 22-25, 6-15 five-set loss Friday night on Kiewit Court in the CHI Health Center in front of 9,610 fans.
Reigning Outside Hitter of the Year Brooke Nuneviller tallied a team-high 20 points as part of an 18-kill, 10-dig double-double. She also added two blocks and one assist. Sarah Parsons recorded 14 kills and 15 digs, along with two blocks and an ace, to finish with 17 points. Opposite Merritt Beason had her best night of the 2026 campaign against the team that drafted her No. 1 overall last season, posting season highs in points (16), kills (16) and assists (2). Her defensive strides continued to show as the former Nebraska All-American totaled 12 digs, joining Nuneviller and libero Morgan Hentz as the only Supernovas to open the season with double-digit digs in all three matches.
Hentz led all players with 16 digs and added eight assists. Setter Sydney Hilley finished with 49 assists, 11 digs and two kills…