Nebraska-Missouri volleyball at Wrigley Field gets suspended

Key Points:

• The Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge Week finale at Wrigley Field was suspended during the first set of the Nebraska vs. Missouri match due to condensation on the outdoor court, with Nebraska leading 11-7; the match will be resumed later at a different venue.
• High humidity (76%) and moisture compromised the Taraflex court surface, leading to safety concerns; Nebraska coach Dani Busboom Kelly expressed appreciation for the event but questioned the viability of outdoor volleyball matches.
• Despite the suspension, the event drew a record crowd of 43,067, mostly Nebraska fans, marking the second-highest attendance in both Wrigley Field and college volleyball history, with players and fans maintaining a positive atmosphere during the delay.
• Earlier in the weekend, Nebraska defeated DePaul at Wintrust Arena in front of a record-setting crowd for the Blue Demons, while Kentucky beat Penn State 3-1 at Wrigley Field in the first completed match of the challenge.
• The event marked the first volleyball matches held at Wrigley Field, highlighting the sport's growing popularity and visibility, with organizers and coaches praising the unique atmosphere and potential for volleyball as a major spectator sport.