Nebraska volleyball brought statewide support to the Panhandle this weekend, drawing a near-record crowd to the Chicoine Center for its spring match against Northern Colorado. Fans lined up for two days to purchase tickets, and more than 1,800 attendees packed the arena, creating one of the largest crowds in venue history. Officials said the turnout rivaled some of the biggest events ever held at the Chicoine Center. “It’s not just Lincoln or Omaha,” Huskers Head Coach Dani Busboom Kelly said. “This is a program the whole state is proud of.” The sold-out atmosphere highlighted Nebraska’s broad fan base, with supporters traveling across the state to see the Huskers play in a rare appearance in northwestern Nebraska. Players and coaches embraced the environment, noting the strong support and hospitality from the Chadron community. “It means a lot to us, and we don’t take that for granted,” All-American Andi Jackson said. “They’ve taken really good care of us. This has been an awesome experience.” The match also carried added meaning for Nebraska’s senior class, which includes Bergen Reilly, Laney Choboy, Andi Jackson and Harper Murray. With the season approaching, players reflected on making the most of their final opportunities together. “We’re going through a lot of first and last experiences,” Murray said. “We’re just trying to enjoy it and create memories we can look back on.” Nebraska opens its regular season in September against DePaul. #HuskerVB #GBR #NebraskaVolleyball #bergenreilly #Harpermurray #andijackson #danibusboomkelly #huskervolleyball #HuskerSports #nebraska