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When you think of Nebraska Huskers volleyball, you think of legends—stars like Harper Murray lighting up the court and alums like Lexi Rodriguez leaving their mark. But if there is a single day that marks the legacy of the team, it’s the contest against Omaha. In 2023, the Huskers triumphed in the match against the University of Nebraska at Omaha. But the real trending news became something else. An astounding 92,003 spectators attended Lincoln’s Memorial Stadium to witness the match. This was a record for the largest number of people to attend a women’s sporting event. Yes, rub your eyes and read it again!

Husker Nation, you’ve done it!” the team proudly declared, as their record-breaking moment shook the sports world. In soccer, 91,648 fans attended the match in Barcelona, and in the 1999 Women’s World Cup final, 90,185 fans witnessed this event. But Nebraska’s volleyball faithful took it to a whole new level. And now, the Huskers’ sold-out legacy isn’t just about stadiums—it’s following Harper Murray wherever she goes.

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Harper Murray continues the legacy!

Hurrdat Sports hit up X on February 25 to drop some big news, and let’s just say, the Harper Murray hype is very real. “The Harper Murray fandom is real @harpermurray4 had a sold out @WiredAxcess show tonight at Hurrdat Sports Bar in La Vista.” And the proof?

A video packed with fans of all ages—young kids, parents, and die-hard Husker supporters—lined up, eagerly waiting to snag a photograph and an autograph from their volleyball star.

But the night didn’t stop there. After soaking up all the love, Harper Murray made her way to the stage, ready to take on her Wired Axcess interview like the superstar she is.

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Wired Axcess isn’t just another sports show—it’s the ultimate backstage pass to the blood, sweat, and sacrifice that turns everyday athletes into household names. Just like Harper Murray. It bridges the gap between the die-hard fans, the proud parents, and the stars themselves, giving you the raw, unfiltered journey you won’t find in any record book.

The struggles, grind, victories—it’s all laid out, straight from the voices that lived it. It is always important to know that everyone has their own journey to stardom and sometimes it is hard to notice the effort people put into achieving their goals. That is where Hurrdat Sports’ Wired Axcess comes in to let the fans and families see what it’s really like to become the athlete their child admires like Harper Murray.

However, many more records are found in the Huskers’ history, whether at home or not.

Huskers and their fandom!

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Nebraska volleyball isn’t just a game—it’s a full-blown phenomenon. Nebraskans consistently fill the stands for every event, whether it’s a home game or an away match, demonstrating unwavering support no matter the city. As reported by HuskerMax columnist Dave Feit last year, Nebraska has played in front of 17 different arenas. This number will definitely increase this year because of the Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Last year, the Huskers defeated the 12th-ranked Oregon team in front of 8,566 fans at the Matthew Knight Arena and later on, in Seattle’s Alaska Airlines Arena, the fans record was broken with 9,768 fans attending the game. The energy? Off the charts. The sellouts?

Just another day in the life of Husker volleyball.

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Head coach John Cook couldn’t help but marvel at the madness. “It’s unreal how we’re drawing. We’re selling out arenas… and they’re not even ours,” he said, still marveling at how the Nebraska fans–or fans of volleyball in general–continue to pack the place, even in a different region.

Across the country in Washington, Huskies head coach Leslie Gabriel was listening to the hum of the crowd from her office an hour before the doors opened.

However, this is not the first time such an incident has occurred in Nebraska. They have had the experience of performing before audiences that are much larger than 90,000. Bergen Reilly summed it up best—“We love the fans. We love getting to meet so many people. It’s just so cool to see volleyball growing like this, and we’re so honored to be part of these record-breaking crowds.”

The Huskers aren’t just breaking records. They’re leading a movement.

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