Huskers End Wrigley Volleyball Saga with Missouri Win
Humidity forced a stop in Chicago. Weeks later, the No. 1 Huskers finished the job in Lincoln.
Key points
- No. 1 Huskers beat Missouri in a Tuesday night rematch in Lincoln.
- The original Chicago match at Wrigley Field was suspended due to high humidity.
- Fans waited weeks to see the conclusion of the suspended outdoor game.
The No. 1 Huskers defeated Missouri Tuesday night in Lincoln. This match concluded a suspended showdown originally scheduled for Wrigley Field in Chicago. Fans waited weeks for the final point.
The original outdoor game halted after only a few points. High humidity made the court floor dangerously slippery. Players could not move safely. The crowd left without seeing the end.
Slippery court stops historic game
The Chicago event was billed as a historic doubleheader. Husker red painted the stadium seats. One fan recalled the intense atmosphere. She described goosebumps just thinking about the scene.
Then the weather turned. Staff desperately tried to clean the wet floor. The match stopped. Fans from across the state were stranded. They had traveled up to 45 minutes on a good day.
Long wait for the finale
Weeks passed before the rematch. Some fans watched from patios. Others gathered with family. One fan got lucky with tickets from a co-worker. The wait finally ended.
The Huskers secured the victory. It was a satisfying close for those who missed the Chicago finale. The team delivered the result. The long suspension is now history.
Dedicated supporters across the state
Support for the team runs deep. One fan grew up with games on in the background. Another plays and watches constantly. A third followed a specific player. Loyalty is strong.
Even from home, the spirit remained. One fan joked about having 40,000 close friends. The team won. The fans got their answer. The story ends in Lincoln.
