Photos: Nebraska volleyball hosts grand outdoor match at Memorial Stadium

We're off and rolling at Memorial Stadium. Check out of all the sights from Volleyball Day in Nebraska.

Nebraska's Merritt Beason (13) goes for a hit against Univerity of Omaha's McKenna Ruch (4) and Amanda Hardt (9) during the match against Omaha on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 3-0.

Nebraska’s volleyball team, including Bergen Reilly (2) celebrates match point against Omaha on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won the match 3-0.

Nebraska's Bergen Reilly (2) sets the ball during the match against Omaha on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 3-0.

Nebraska's Bekka Allick (5) go up for a block against Univerity of Omaha's McKenna Ruch (4) on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won the match 3-0.

Nebraska's Andi Jackson (15) goes for a hit during the match against Omaha on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 3-0.

Nebraska's Lexi Rodriguez (8) sets the ball during the match against Omaha on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won the match 3-0.

Nebraska’s Andi Jackson (15) celebrates a point during the match against Omaha on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won the match 3-0.

Nebraska’s head coach John Cook speaks to his players on the court during the second set against Omaha on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

Nebraska's Harper Murray, Ally Batenhorst, and Maggie Mendelson celebrate after scoring during the third set at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

Fans shout, "roof, roof, roof," after a block during the third set at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

A fan holds his foam finger and beer as he is lifted above the crowd during the third set at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

Omaha's Kali Jurgensmeier (top left) and Emily Huss attempt to defend a kill by Nebraska's Bekka Allick during the first set at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

University of Omaha takes on Nebraska during the second set at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

Nebraska's Maggie Mendelson (center) celebrates with her team after a challenge call was overturned during the second set against Omaha on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Fans sit along the upper deck while they watch the the second set between Omaha and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

Nebraska's Bekka Allick hits past Omaha's Kali Jurgensmeier (top left) during the first set Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Former Nebraska volleyball players open the gate to the Tunnel Walk on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Country music star Scotty McCreery performs Wednesday during a concert to conclude Volleyball Day in Nebraska at Memorial Stadium.

Volleyball fans watch a light show following Nebraska's win against Omaha on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Volleyball fans watch a light show and fire works following a record breaking match between Nebraska and Omaha at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

Nebraska head coach John Cook, wearing his National Championship ring, calls out a play to his team in the third set at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

Nebraska's Laney Choboy (first right) celebrates with her teammates during a post game light show after their match against Omaha defeated Omaha at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

Nebraska's Lexi Rodriguez (bottom) performs the worm as her teammates cheer her on following their match against Omaha at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

Country music star Scotty McCreery performs Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, during a concert to conclude Volleyball Day in Nebraska at Memorial Stadium.

Country music star Scotty McCreery performs Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, during a concert to conclude Volleyball Day in Nebraska at Memorial Stadium.

Former Nebraska football player Kenny Bell greets athletic director Trev Alberts ahead of Volleyball Day in Nebraska on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

Club team volleyball players, including Kenzie MacDonald of Omaha (left), 13, and her twin Kyra MacDonald, cheer during the final moments of the Nebraska volleyball match against Omaha on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Volleyball fans do the wave during a break in the action during the match between Omaha and Nebraska during the second set at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)

Nebraska head coach John Cook and assistant coach Jaylen Reyes coach the team during the game against Omaha on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Former Nebraska head coach Terry Petitt is seen before the match against Omaha on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Fans cheer as the Husker volleyball team makes its way down the tunnel before the match against Omaha on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Nebraska head coach John Cook (left) takes the court with his team before taking on Omaha on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Omaha takes on Nebraska during the second set on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Volleyball fans do the wave during a break in the action during the match between Omaha and Nebraska on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Nebraska former head coach Terry Pettit (right) is being recognized by Gov. Jim Pillen during Volleyball Day in Nebraska on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Nebraska plays Omaha during Volleyball Day in Nebraska on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Nebraska head coach John Cook walks to the court ahead of the match against Omaha on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Nebraska's Lexi Rodriguez (8) and Merritt Beason (13) lead the team to the court before the match against Omaha on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Nebraska players celebrate after winning the first set against Omaha on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

The glare from the sun hits the court causing players to be silhouetted against the floor during the second set Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

The glare from the sun hits the court causing players to be silhouetted against the floor during the second set Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Wayne State's Laney Kathol (left) celebrates with her teammate Rachel Walker after scoring a kill during the second set Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Wayne State's Chanatee Robles (top left) spikes the ball against Nebraska-Kearney's Peyton Neff (first right) and Abby Rose during the second set Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

The Wayne State bench, including Wayne State's Brooke Peltz (first right) and Chanatee Robles (second right) after a point by their team during the first set Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Nebraska-Kearney's Celeste Friesen (bottom right) dives to save the ball from a spike by Wayne State's Maggie Brahmer during the first set Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Volleyball fans watch the match from the upper part of the stadium between Nebraska-Kearney and Wayne State in the first set Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Wayne State takes on Nebraska-Kearney during the first set Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Wayne State's Jordan McCormick (left) dives for the ball during the second set against Nebraska-Kearney on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Husker fan Matt Semke reels back to throw a football to his son outside of Memorial Stadium on Wednesday during Volleyball Day in Nebraska.

Husker fan Casey Bogenrief enjoys a drink outside of Memorial Stadium on Wednesday during Volleyball Day in Nebraska.

Husker fan Linley Lantis, 5, sports a cheerleader outfit at her seat in the stands of Memorial Stadium on Wednesday during Volleyball Day in Nebraska.

Husker fan Levi Semke, 10, reels back to throw a football to his dad outside of Memorial Stadium on Wednesday during Volleyball Day in Nebraska.

Husker fan Marlon Weiss plays a lawn game outside of Memorial Stadium on Wednesday during Volleyball Day in Nebraska.

Nadine Ault sells beer during Volleyball Day in Nebraska on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

The national anthem is played before the volleyball game between Nebraska-Kearney and Wayne State on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Troy Dvorak of Milford enjoys a beer during Volleyball Day in Nebraska on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln freshman Josh Machan tries to stay cool during Volleyball Day in Nebraska on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

Volleyball fans walk the southeast ramps to their seats on the upper levels of Memorial Stadium ahead of Volleyball Day on Wednesday.

Volleyball fans walk the southeast ramps to their seats on the upper levels of Memorial Stadium ahead of Volleyball Day on Wednesday

Nebraska fans mill about outside an Adidas shop ahead of Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium on Wednesday.

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