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TAKE A LOOK: Best scenes from a record-breaking night in Memorial Stadium

By Aaron Bonderson , Reporter/Producer Nebraska Public Media

Aug. 31, 2023, 1:52 p.m. ·

Huskers celebrate a point. Lexi Rodriguez is especially excited.
Huskers celebrate a point at Volleyball Day. Lexi Rodriguez (8) is especially excited. (Photo by Aaron Bonderson, Nebraska Public Media)
From left: Shayla McCormick, Olivia Tukuafu, and Erica Fava of UNO try to keep the ball off the floor at Volleyball Day in Nebraska.
From left: Shayla McCormick, Olivia Tukuafu, and Erica Fava of UNO try to keep the ball off the floor at Volleyball Day in Nebraska. (Photo by Aaron Bonderson, Nebraska Public Media)
The Huskers huddle up with thousands of fans doing the wave behind them.
The Huskers huddle up with thousands of fans doing the wave behind them. The crowd broke the world record for attendance at a women's sporting event at 92,003 people. (Photo by Aaron Bonderson, Nebraska Public Media)
Olivia Tukuafu makes a diving save.
Olivia Tukuafu makes a diving save for UNO, as her teammates and 92,003 fans look on. (Photo by Aaron Bonderson, Nebraska Public Media)
The Huskers show their passion to win after a point.
The Huskers show their passion for the game after a point. (Photo by Aaron Bonderson, Nebraska Public Media)
Watch the record-breaking crowd at Memorial Stadium file in.
One fan can't believe what he sees on the court.
One fan can't believe what he sees on the court at Volleyball Day in Nebraska in Memorial Stadium. (Photo by Aaron Bonderson, Nebraska Public Media)
College students cheer on their Huskers.
College students cheer on their Huskers in Memorial Stadium. They're a part of a world record crowd. (Photo by Aaron Bonderson, Nebraska Public Media)
The Nebraska Cornhusker marching band waves their hands in the air around all the tubas in the air.
The Nebraska Cornhusker marching band waves their hands at Volleyball Day in Nebraska. The event drew 92,003 fans to the stands of Memorial Stadium (Photo by Aaron Bonderson, Nebraska Public Media)
Gracen Evans celebrates with her team after their win. Wayne State beat UNK, 3-0, during Volleyball Day in Nebraska.
Gracen Evans celebrates with her team after their win. Wayne State beat UNK, 3-0, during Volleyball Day in Nebraska. (Photo by Aaron Bonderson, Nebraska Public Media)
UNL and UNO get ready for the first serve of its game at volleyball day.
Volleyball Day in Nebraska. (Photo by Aaron Bonderson, Nebraska Public Media)
Maggie Brahmer of Wayne State smiles following her team's win at Volleyball Day in Nebraska.
Maggie Brahmer of Wayne State smiles following her team's win against UNK at Volleyball Day in Nebraska. (Photo by Aaron Bonderson, Nebraska Public Media)
Head coach John Cook, Lexi Rodriguez and Merritt Beason lead the Cornhuskers out of the tunnel.
(from left) Lexi Rodriguez, head coach John Cook and Merritt Beason lead the Cornhuskers out of the tunnel for Volleyball Day in Nebraska. (Photo by Aaron Bonderson, Nebraska Public Media)
UNO's McKenna Ruch spikes one through the block.
UNO's McKenna Ruch spikes one through the block at Volleyball Day in Nebraska. (Photo by Aaron Bonderson, Nebraska Public Media)
A man wears red and white pinstripe overalls and a KFC bucket on his head.
College students hopefully washes out KFC bucket of chicken before sporting it as a helmet at Volleyball Day in Nebraska. (Photo by Aaron Bonderson, Nebraska Public Media)
Huskers get extra excited for a point.
Huskers show their excitement for a point. (Photo by Aaron Bonderson, Nebraska Public Media)
UNK's Emilee Lane splits the Wayne State block with a kill attempt.
UNK's Emilee Lane splits the Wayne State block with a kill attempt. (Photo by Aaron Bonderson, Nebraska Public Media)
Maggie Mendelson take a swing.
Huskers' sophomore Maggie Mendelson takes a swing with the UNO defense ready to block. (Photo by Aaron Bonderson, Nebraska Public Media)
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Lauren Vandenberg of UNK spikes one off the top of the net at Volleyball Day in Nebraska. (Photo by Aaron Bonderson, Nebraska Public Media)
Several fans are lifted up on their friends' shoulders to make it onto the big screen.
Several fans are lifted up on their friends' shoulders looking to make it on the big screen. (Photo by Aaron Bonderson, Nebraska Public Media)
Volleyball Day in Nebraska banner underneath the football national championships.
Volleyball Day in Nebraska banner underneath the football national championships. (Photo by Aaron Bonderson, Nebraska Public Media)
Ally Batenhorst tries for a kill during Volleyball Day in Nebraska.
Ally Batenhorst tries for a kill during Volleyball Day in Nebraska. (Photo by Aaron Bonderson, Nebraska Public Media)



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