SDSU-Nebraska matchup breaks records, inspires growth
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota State University Jackrabbits volleyball team held its biggest home game in program history Wednesday night against number one Nebraska. This game not only broke records, but served as a reminder of how far the game has come in South Dakota. A record-breaking crowd of 5,113 people turned to […]
The SDSU-Nebraska volleyball matchup broke records and inspired growth in South Dakota. A record-breaking crowd of 5,113 fans packed the First Bank and Trust Arena in Brookings, SD for the Jackrabbits' home game against the number one ranked Nebraska team. This marked the largest turnout for a volleyball game in South Dakota history.
SDSU Senior Outside Hitter Sylvie Zgonc expressed that the experience of playing in front of 5,000 people with the Brookings community was insane and special for the state. SDSU Head Coach Dan Georgalas emphasized how far the program has come, noting that the first season was canceled in 2021 and now they are playing against the top-ranked team in the nation.
Nebraska's Head Coach Dani Busboom Kelly was impressed by the hostile and proud atmosphere of the SD State fans. Nebraska Setter Bergen Reilly, an O Gorman High School graduate, had a large contingent of fans in the stands, including her sister who played volleyball at SDSU. Reilly reflected on South Dakota's volleyball growth, stating that while progress is being made, there is still work to do.
Despite the Cornhuskers' sweep, SDSU set a new record by scoring the most points in a set (20 points) against Nebraska so far this year.
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