Court moisture, slipping ends Nebraska volleyball's Wrigley Field match experience - Omaha World-Herald
A volleyball match between Nebraska and Missouri at Wrigley Field was suspended shortly after starting due to moisture on the court. The slippery conditions posed a safety risk to the athletes, leading to the decision to postpone the game.
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Nebraska's Dani Busboom Kelly after Wrigley Field match against Missouri suspended due to court moisture
CHICAGO — Court moisture and slipping, just minutes into the contest, caused Nebraska volleyball’s match against Missouri at Wrigley Field to be suspended.
Nebraska's Andi Jackson (15) uses a towel to dry off the court during the first set of the Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026.
Nebraska players walk to their locker room after the Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge was suspended at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. The match was suspended to a later date due to court conditions.
Nebraska's Harper Murray (27) and Bergen Reilly (2) walk off the court after the Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge was suspended at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. The match was suspended to a later date due to court conditions.
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