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No. 1 Nebraska takes on Missouri at Wrigley Field
The inaugural Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge drew more than 43,000 fans before the Nebraska-Missouri match was suspended because of moisture on the court.
- On Sunday, the Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge match between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Missouri Tigers at Wrigley Field was suspended due to excessive condensation on the court surface.
- Humidity reached 76% at the venue, causing condensation that the Taraflex court surface could not handle, leading to safety concerns for competing athletes.
- More than 43,000 fans attended the doubleheader, though the Nebraska-Missouri match was halted after 18 points with Nebraska leading 11-7 despite efforts to dry the surface.
- The Big Ten Conference issued a statement confirming the match's suspension, noting that rescheduling at Wrigley Field is not possible.
- Nebraska coach Dani Busboom Kelly stated, "I do not think outdoor is what we should be doing," citing athlete safety risks despite praising the event's execution.
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Bizarre scene unfolds during ill-fated volleyball match at Wrigley Field
What was supposed to be a celebration for NCAA volleyball devolved into a mad scramble to wipe down the playing surface Sunday at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill. Nebraska and Missouri were slated to play in the first-ever volleyball event at the iconic North Side venue. The stage was set in center field, with fans …
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Wahoo NewspaperCourt moisture, slipping ends Nebraska volleyball's Wrigley Field match experience
Nebraska volleyball's Wrigley Field experience Sunday night ended after 18 points and two delays. The match with Missouri was suspended, but if it's replayed, it won't be at Wrigley.
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