18 Points, 43,067 Fans: Mizzou’s Wrigley Showcase Ends Too Soon
Mizzou Ready to Fight, But Wrigley Weather Wins After 18 Points
Missouri volleyball's showdown with Nebraska at Wrigley Field ended abruptly when the humidity made the court too dangerous to continue after just 18 points. With 43,067 fans in attendance, the Tigers and Cornhuskers battled for 18 minutes before officials suspended play twice and ultimately called the match off. Missouri coach Dawn Sullivan decided to halt the game for her players' safety, as the court had become slick even during warmups.
Paige Felder even expressed discomfort serving, prompting Sullivan to make adjustments. Despite warnings from Kentucky and Penn State coaches about the slippery conditions, Missouri had practiced in the elements to prepare. The tournament's historic night saw Missouri enter as 3-1, while Nebraska arrived undefeated. Nebraskan head coach Dani Busboom Kelly had also been warned about the hazardous court conditions.
Despite the early conclusion, Sullivan praised her team's resilience and desire to compete. The experience, she said, would be unforgettable, and Missouri may attempt to finish the match later in the season.
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