The No. 2-seeded Gophers volleyball team easily advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament with a 25-9, 25-13, 25-17 sweep of Jackson State on Friday night at the Sports Pavilion.
Minnesota (27-4) will face Marquette (22-11) in the second round at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Sports Pavilion.
Minnesota took the first set from Jackson State (15-22) aided by a run of 11 straight points to clinch the set. The Gophers recorded five service aces in the set, including two each from senior outside hitter Daly Santana and junior middle blocker Paige Tapp.
The Gophers' attack hit .