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Big Ten Bars Rescheduling Nebraska-Missouri Volleyball at Wrigley

9/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

Nebraska's women's volleyball team suspended its match against Missouri after humidity made the Wrigley Field court dangerously slippery.
More than 43,067 fans attended, setting an Illinois volleyball attendance record.
Coach Dani Busboom-Kelly and Coach Dawn Sullivan said the conditions risked injury and made outdoor volleyball impractical.
The Big Ten announced on September 6, 2026 the match cannot be rescheduled at Wrigley Field, with future plans undecided.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA incorporated women’s volleyball into its championship program in the 1981-82 school year, ending the AIAW’s decade of governance. That institutional shift broadened collegiate competition and later encouraged outdoor experiments, prompting the conference to adopt stricter safety reviews for such matches. The evolution reflects ongoing growth of women’s volleyball.

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Story summary

Nebraska's women's volleyball team suspended its match against Missouri after humidity made the Wrigley Field court dangerously slippery.
More than 43,067 fans attended, setting an Illinois volleyball attendance record.
Coach Dani Busboom-Kelly and Coach Dawn Sullivan said the conditions risked injury and made outdoor volleyball impractical.
The Big Ten announced on September 6, 2026 the match cannot be rescheduled at Wrigley Field, with future plans undecided.

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