When Nebraska coach Dani Busboom Kelly sent Ryan Hunter into the match against Michigan State, she didn’t know if the sophomore opposite would get any attacks.

The Huskers’ game plan called for a heavy dose of middle blockers, so she wanted Hunter to focus on getting good touches with her block and bringing the energy.

Hunter entered the match with Nebraska tied 5-5 in the third set, and it took only six rallies for her first kill. It didn’t stop there. The Charlotte, North Carolina native needed just seven swings to tie her career-best of seven kills. She added two blocks in NU’s four-set win against the Spartans on Saturday.

Bubsoom Kelly said the Huskers were playing a little flat and wanted to see Hunter provide some joy when she entered the match. Because she wasn’t expected to carry the offense, Hunter could just have a different mindset.

“She wasn’t worried about killing the ball, or I have to do this to prove myself,” Busboom Kelly said.…