‘More than just volleyball players’: Four Husker seniors play final game for Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — For one last time, four Husker seniors played under the bright lights of the John Cook Arena.

Rebekah Allick, Maisie Boesiger, Taylor Landfair and Allie Sczech all stepping onto the court on Sunday to play against Texas A&M, marking their final game at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

“All of these seniors, their contribution has been amazing and it’ll be sad to see them go but an exciting end to the season for these girls,” said Husker fan, Joel Sup.

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For many Husker fans, their presence has helped put Nebraska on the map and elevate the sport.

“They just bring so much to not just the team, but the community as well,” said Dave Sutko, owner of Spikes Beach Bar and Grille. “They’re very involved in things. They’re more than just volleyball players to a lot of us. Rebekah is the heartbeat of the team, I think everyone knows that. She’s just always so positive. It’s tough to see them go.”

One of the biggest moments fans won’t forget — the team playing in front of a sold-out 92,003-person crowd at Memorial Stadium.

A game Allick and Boesiger were a part of in 2023.

“I’ve been to a lot of games at Memorial Stadium and in my opinion, that was the most impactful sporting event I have ever attended,” said Joel Sup, a Husker fan. “As a girl dad, it was amazing to see women’s sports take the big stage, and I think it really pushed Nebraska to the forefront of what women’s sports in America can be.”

Despite the Huskers losing to the Aggies, many fans agree that one thing is clear: the future for the Huskers is bright.

“They bring so much to not just the university, but the entire state. Everybody talks about Nebraska and says ‘oh you guys have the Volleyball team!’ Yep, that’s us!”