Key takeaways:
- The University of Nebraska set the world record for the largest attendance at a women’s sporting event, with 92,003 people filling Memorial Stadium.
- The event began with an exhibition between in-state Division II powers Nebraska-Kearney and Wayne State, followed by the Huskers’ regular-season match.
- The University of Nebraska’s record-breaking attendance is a testament to the immense popularity of women’s sports in the state.
On Wednesday night, the University of Nebraska made history by setting the world record for the largest attendance at a women’s sporting event. 92,003 people filled Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska to watch the Cornhuskers’ volleyball match against Omaha.
The previous record of 91,648 was set during a UEFA Women’s Champions League soccer match. The University of Nebraska had announced last spring that they would be hosting a daylong celebration of the sport, which is immensely popular in the state.
The event began with an exhibition between in-state Division II powers Nebraska-Kearney and Wayne State, followed by the Huskers’ regular-season match. Nebraska won the match 25-14, 25-14 and 25-13.
Sophomore middle blocker Bekka Allick said at a press conference before the match Tuesday, “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
The University of Nebraska’s record-breaking attendance is a testament to the immense popularity of women’s sports in the state. It is a historic moment for the university, and a milestone for women’s sports around the world.
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