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Husky volleyball team sweeps Arizona, advances to Elite Eight of NCAA tournament

LINCOLN, Neb. — Courtney Schwan has a quick answer for why she plays so well against Arizona.

Schwan had 11 kills Friday as Washington swept Arizona 25-15, 25-22, 25-18 in the third round of the NCAA volleyball tournament. The Huskies (29-4) advance to face host Nebraska in Saturday’s regional final.

It was Washington’s 12th straight win against Arizona, and third-straight in which Schwan has played a big role. She has 39 kills and a .311 hitting percentage in three matches this fall against the Wildcats.

“It’s about staying on the game plan,” Schwan said. “Hitting deep corner, and always hitting high, hard and in.