Nebraska volleyball coach Busboom Kelly opposes outdoor matches after Wrigley Field suspension

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Nebraska volleyball coach Busboom Kelly opposes outdoor matches after Wrigley Field suspension
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Nebraska volleyball coach Dani Busboom Kelly expressed opposition to outdoor volleyball matches following the suspension of a Big Ten-SEC Volleyball Challenge event at Wrigley Field on Sunday evening. The match was stopped during the first set due to humidity and moisture on the court, with Nebraska leading 11-7 at the time of the stoppage. Players from both participating teams assisted with efforts to dry the court before the event was halted. Busboom Kelly stated that volleyball is designed to be an indoor sport and argued that outdoor conditions are not suitable for competition, suggesting instead that indoor domes or arenas should be used for major events. The Huskers remain a prominent program in college volleyball, drawing significant television interest, which gives weight to the coach's public comments on the logistics of outdoor match scheduling.

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  • Nebraska and their opponent stopped play during the first set at Wrigley Field on Sunday.
  • Nebraska led 11-7 when the match was suspended due to court moisture.
  • Busboom Kelly stated that volleyball should remain an indoor sport.
  • The match was part of the Big Ten-SEC Volleyball Challenge.
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Nebraska volleyball coach Dani Busboom Kelly is not a fan of outdoor games and she made that clear on Sunday night.

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