Husker faithful did what many thought couldn't be done.
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln's volleyball match against the University of Nebraska at Omaha now holds the world record for attendance at a women's sporting event, as 92,003 fans filled Memorial Stadium on Aug. 30. The previous record was set by 91,648 fans at a 2022 soccer match between Barcelona and Wolfsburg. The Volleyball Day celebration also drew the largest crowd in the 100-year history of Memorial Stadium.
The news traveled fast and many shared their congratulations to the Huskers on social media.
Stories were published by the Guardian, Washington Post, the Athletic, ESPN.com, Sports Illustrated, CNN, the BBC and more.
Here are some reactions from Husker fans near and far:
The University of Nebraska’s Volleyball team attracted a sell out crown of over 90,000 for their doubleheader in Memorial Stadium! It’s the largest crowd to ever attend a women’s volleyball game. What an amazing sight to see! @HuskerVB
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 31, 2023
This night resonates across the nation from Nebraska. Just had a long conversation with a colleague elsewhere and all they could talk about was what this says about Nebraska! https://t.co/mlcRYR9I4d
— Kevin Kugler (@kevinkugler) August 31, 2023
If you build it, they will come. Sincerely, Womens Sports https://t.co/kfq8qb6SZH
— Holly Rowe (@sportsiren) August 31, 2023
A new world record.
92,003 fans attended “Volleyball Day in Nebraska,” the largest crowd ever in attendance for a women’s sporting event.
@BigTenNetwork | @HuskerVB pic.twitter.com/1pLzSPVtcx— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) August 31, 2023
— Kenny Bell (@AFRO_THUNDER80) August 31, 2023
Think of all the little girls watching volleyball night in Nebraska tonight…
Love seeing this support for women’s athletics.
If you build it, they will come.— Leah Vann (@LVann_Sports) August 31, 2023
The funniest part of the night? A 90,000-seat stadium wasn’t big enough for Nebraska volleyball. This thing could’ve attracted 100 …. easy.
— Dirk Chatelain (@dirkchatelain) August 31, 2023
This is too cool, Nebraska. pic.twitter.com/RC7FEMjIOG
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) August 31, 2023
Nebraska's Volleyball Day event felt like a watershed moment for the sport and sparked reactions from around the world https://t.co/HekDdS7DDc
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) August 31, 2023
What a night! Here's what it looked like from the air tonight courtesy of the Nebraska State Patrol AirWing!
Congrats #Huskers fans on a new world record! #GBR pic.twitter.com/OjcG5V7P3Y— Nebraska State Patrol (@NEStatePatrol) August 31, 2023
Arecord to accompany a world record
With 518,000 viewers, Volleyball Day in Nebraska was the most-watched non-conference volleyball event in Big Ten Network history
Last night's broadcast was the No. 2 all-time regular season @NCAAVolleyball audience across all networks pic.twitter.com/jRlp3Wtm6C— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) August 31, 2023
Craig Chandler, director of photography for University Communication and Marketing, captured the incredible moments throughout the day. Click below to view his photos:
