Highlights, reaction from KU volleyball’s Round 1 NCAA Tournament victory

The Kansas University volleyball team opened NCAA Tournament play with a convincing three-set sweep of Furman on Thursday night at Horejsi Family Athletics Center.

After hosting the NCAA Tournament in Allen Fieldhouse for the past couple of years, the Jayhawks were able to play in their true home venue this season after the NCAA lifted the capacity requirement from host sites.

As always, Horejsi was packed and full of that KU volleyball vibe that has made it one of the best home-court advantages in the Big 12.

Here’s a quick look at some of Thursday’s highlights and postgame reaction. KU will play Border War rival Missouri tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Horejsi, with the winner advancing to the Sweet 16 in San Diego.