LIVE UPDATES: Volleyball Day in Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Tens of thousands of people descended on downtown Lincoln on Wednesday for Volleyball Day in Nebraska.
Nebraska volleyball announced that 92,003 attended the match against UNO, setting a new world record for attendance at a women’s sporting event.
PHOTOS: Over 90,000 Husker fans gather for Volleyball Day in Nebraska
The festivities began at 4:30 p.m. with an exhibition match between UNK and Wayne State.
And after the Husker game, country artist Scotty McCreery will perform.
Follow along here for the latest sights and sounds from the stadium and beyond.
Some beautiful ariel shots of tonight's match!
What an incredible record-breaking night!
Over 90,000 in attendance for Volleyball Day in Nebraska!
Huskers sweep Omaha in 3 sets!
📹: @NEStatePatrol #Huskers pic.twitter.com/IJirptFEVk
— Philip M Catalfamo ⚾️ (@PhilipCatalfamo) August 31, 2023
Nebraska volleyball swept UNO on Wednesday, putting a bow on a historic day for the program.
Husker Nation, you’ve done it.
The WORLD RECORD for a Women’s Sporting Event lives in Lincoln.
Today’s attendance: 9️⃣2️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣3️⃣
There is NO PLACE like Nebraska. pic.twitter.com/lQFguWHyp8
— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB) August 31, 2023
— Channel 8 KLKN-TV (@Channel8ABC) August 31, 2023
What an atmosphere! The weather isn’t too shabby either. pic.twitter.com/YQ2Urny79w
— Rusty Dawkins KLKN (@rustywx) August 31, 2023
#Huskers dominate in set 1. pic.twitter.com/J9T93iSm76
— Channel 8 KLKN-TV (@Channel8ABC) August 31, 2023
Game time is approaching for the Huskers on Volleyball Day in #Nebraska @LaurenMichelson pic.twitter.com/Bk7mUaXnt9
— Channel 8 KLKN-TV (@Channel8ABC) August 30, 2023
#LancasterCounty #Lincoln Crash I-180 @ “X” Street
Left Lane Blocked Both Directions pic.twitter.com/jFYQBBfTex
— Nebraska 511 (@Nebraska511) August 30, 2023
I-180 SB/NB: Crash from Exit 2 – Cornhusker Highway to North 9th Street (Lincoln). Left lane blocked. https://t.co/LAtXPJMJIC
— Nebraska 511 (@Nebraska511) August 30, 2023
Filling up fast! Just after 530pm and the shade is spreading nicely. Still in the direct sun for many. pic.twitter.com/M8udaKUrHe
— Rusty Dawkins KLKN (@rustywx) August 30, 2023
#Husker fans continue to pour into Memorial Stadium as Wayne State faces UNK. pic.twitter.com/hoZX2EDgAH
— Channel 8 KLKN-TV (@Channel8ABC) August 30, 2023
Wayne State comes back to win set 1 25-17. pic.twitter.com/nRndsMVU8N
— Channel 8 KLKN-TV (@Channel8ABC) August 30, 2023
A little warm next to the court. It’ll cool off as soon as the shade gets there, which should be in the next hour. (it’s 4:15pm) pic.twitter.com/JdGozWiGyg
— Rusty Dawkins KLKN (@rustywx) August 30, 2023
Wayne State band is getting the crowd and teams into it with “Celebration,” and what a celebration of volleyball and women’s athletics it is. First match is @wscwildcats and @UNK_Athletics at 4:30 on Nebraska Public Media. #VolleyballDay pic.twitter.com/GKTtpTmjET
— Channel 8 KLKN-TV (@Channel8ABC) August 30, 2023
Soon.#GBR #Huskers #VolleyballDayInNebraska pic.twitter.com/TxUMaPQwfr
— Rusty Dawkins KLKN (@rustywx) August 30, 2023
Some #Husker fans have been waiting in line since 12:30 for Volleyball Day in Nebraska. pic.twitter.com/VvOT3viUAw
— Channel 8 KLKN-TV (@Channel8ABC) August 30, 2023
Near the court: temp, dew point, and heat index as of 220pm. Mostly sunny with a little haze. pic.twitter.com/iTpgt4HvDk
— Rusty Dawkins KLKN (@rustywx) August 30, 2023
The #Huskers have arrived at the Coliseum! pic.twitter.com/q1PU6rtt9x
— Channel 8 KLKN-TV (@Channel8ABC) August 30, 2023