On December 9th, 2023, Nebraska Volleyball concluded a historic home season with a thrilling four-set showdown against the then-ninth ranked Arkansas Razorbacks.
Photos by Ben Meyer for the Hastings Tribune.
8,713 fans of NCAA Women's Volleyball filled the Bob Devaney Sports Center on December 9th, 2023 in Lincoln, NE to witness Nebraska's final home conquest against the University of Arkansas in pursuit to become 2023's regional champions.
Fans throughout the arena show support for their Nebraska Cornhuskers in the form of handmade signs featuring clever phrases and illustrations.
Nebraska head coach John Cook takes a moment for himself on the bench during the pregame warmups.
Setter Kennedi Orr high-fives a fan in the Devaney Center tunnel prior to the Nebraska/Arkansas Regional Final match.
Nebraska Cheer increases the electric atmosphere in the Devaney Center chanting "Go Big Red!" with Husker fight song "Hail Varsity" booming throughout the arena.
Husker Pep Band (The Big Red Express) joins in the rest of the crowd chanting "Go Big Red!" prior to the first serve on December 9th.
Nebraska's Bekka Allick smiles at her teammates during their on-court pregame ritual.
Wide-eyed, Nebraska's Ally Batenhorst rises to block an attack from Arkansas' Sania Petties.
"Lil' Red" and the Husker cheer squad watch as Merritt Beason rises for a kill.
Cornhusker Volleyball celebrates their 26-24 first set victory over Arkansas.
Lexi Rodriguez leans in for a dig during the second set.
An Arkansas kill is just out of reach for outside hitter Merritt Beason.
Harper Murray's kill is blocked by an Arkansas defender during the third set. Nebraska drops the third set, 21-25.
A view of the third set action from a fan's perspective.
John Cook fires up his bench after a 21-25 loss of the third set.
Bergen Reilly raises a finger in celebration of her successful fourth set setter attack against Arkansas.
Huskers are fully re-energized after a resurgence of points on the board during the fourth set.
Coming out ahead nearing the end of the fourth set, John Cook (R) and asst. coach Jaylen Reyes (L) pep up the team during a challenge review.
Harper Murray rises for a kill.
Huskers on the court celebrate a point nearing the end of the fourth set.
Nebraska finishes the fourth set victorious, 25-23. The Cornhuskers are your 2023 NCAA Division I Regional Champions.
Husker Volleyball celebrates following a group photo with a novelty event ticket symbolizing their upcoming trip to Tampa Bay, FL for the NCAA Women's Volleyball Semifinals.
Coach John Cook poses for the press on Terry Pettit Court following Nebraska's 3-1 victory over Arkansas.