A historic moment in women's sports unfolded at Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, attracting a record-breaking audience. With an astonishing turnout of 92,003 fans, the University of Nebraska volleyball team, a five-time NCAA champion, achieved an impressive 3-0 victory over Omaha University, winning sets 25-14, 25-14, and 25-13.

This event marked a full day of celebration for the sport and showcased the empowering performance of the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Ranked 5th in the nation, the Nebraska team, consisting of freshmen, juniors, and sophomores, is poised for continued growth in the upcoming years. The level of dedication and effort invested in elevating a women's team to the fore front is truly remarkable.

Nebraska's athletic director and former Huskers football star, TrevAlberts, emphasised the significance of these endeavours, "we've significantly invested in women's athletics, and you're seeing the result of that by seeing the success of the volleyball program and the fan base surrounding it." The innovative transformation of Lincoln's Memorial Stadium, typically reserved for football games and known as the largest venue on campus and in the state, into a volleyball court, opened the doors to a limitless increase in crowd size.

Previously, the global attendance record for a women's sporting event was 91,648, set during a UEFA Women's Champions League soccer semi-final in 2022, featuring Barcelona and Wolfsburg. Thanks to the exceptional social media marketing efforts by the Cornhuskers, their influence expanded well beyond their local fanbase, gaining global attention. Leveraging platforms like TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, the contagious nature of this exhibition holds the potential to propel the sport even further into the lime light. Even Men’s USA National Libero Player, Erik Shoji, expressed his support through a TikTok video, stating, "I’m speechless."

"When you're little, you have big dreams and big goals. Having this to look up to is something that a lot of little girls will keep in the back of their mind when they're pursuing the sport of volleyball," said Nebraska junior, Lexi Rodriguez.

This groundbreaking event holds immense historical significance for the nation and for women’s sports. Congratulations Nebraska Cornhuskers!