Nebraska volleyball's Wrigley Field match goes into delay
Omaha World-Herald • • sports
Key Points:
- Nebraska volleyball's match against Missouri at Wrigley Field was suspended minutes into play due to court moisture causing players to slip, with only 18 points completed in front of 43,067 fans.
- Multiple attempts to dry and make the court playable, including wiping the surface, applying a moisture-absorbing solution, and removing on-court logos, failed to allow the match to continue.
- After a second stoppage with Nebraska leading 11-7, players engaged in lighthearted activities like a dance battle before the match was officially suspended with no immediate plan to resume at Wrigley Field.
- The Big Ten confirmed the suspension was due to weather-affected court conditions and announced that rescheduling the match at Wrigley Field is not possible, with future decisions on continuation pending.
- Nebraska’s senior players addressed the crowd following the suspension, while the event marked a rare volleyball match held at the historic baseball stadium.
