The popularity of women’s volleyball has become unavoidable at his point. It seemed that volleyball broke a new attendance or viewership record every day during the 2024 season. However, nowhere is this more prominent than in Nebraska. So when the Omaha Supernovas played National Girls and Women in Sports Night, it became the perfect occasion for Nebraska Huskers sporting personalities to support not just volleyball but women’s sports.
Among the many stars who graced the CHI Health Center arena in Omaha on January 31, were Huskers football stars Heinrich Haarberg and Dylan Raiola. After winning their college bowl in nearly a decade, Harper Murray’s boyfriend, Heinrich Haarberg, and QB Dylan Raiola showed up to support the Novas. The duo also revealed why supporting women’s sports is a far more personal cause than many may imagine.
“I think, you know, being able to support women’s sports whenever we can is a huge opportunity for I think both of us,” the Nebraska Huskers tight end told Ana Bellinghausen. “Having three little sisters who all love playing sports, I just want to uplift them as much as possible,” added Huskers’ volleyball star Harper Murray’s boyfriend. Dylan Raiola had very similar reasons.
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While the young quarterback felt the need to support women’s sports, his sister inspired the feeling. “My sister played… from a young age. She put a lot into it. So it’s just great to see women’s sports growing as a whole. And it’s important for us, to just be out in the community, and show our support,” explained the 19-year-old Nebraska Huskers football star.
The college football champs also revealed their experience with dabbling in volleyball. While Haarberg admitted to not being “that good” at the sport his girlfriend excels in, Raiola sounded more confident. “Yeah, I think I can play, serve, pass, a little bit… It’s a fun sport to play,” said the Huskers QB. However, the two young stars weren’t the only Huskers’ football team members in the stadium.
The other Nebraska Huskers stars in attendance
Besides Heinrich Haarberg and Dylan Raiola, Chase Matteson of 10/11 News spotted another Huskers quarterback (redshirt) Daniel Kaelin in the stands. However, the Nebraska football icon who stole the show was none other than the man who helped the team win their first bowl since 2015, Matt Rhule. The coach showed up to the Supernovas vs. Columbus Fury game with his family.
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One of the presenters caught up with Coach Rhule during the break, when he revealed why he attended the game. “My family said, ‘Where should we go for your 50th birthday?’” explained Rhule. “I said, I want to go to the best athletes in the best place for volleyball in the world. Came to Omaha to see the Supernovas,” said the Nebraska Huskers football coach.
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Rhule chose to support women’s sports, especially Nebraska volleyball, on his birthday. The football coach also met Harper Murray, Haarberg, and Dylan Raiola, who wished Rhule a happy birthday. However, football and volleyball stars such as Murray and Taylor Landfair weren’t the only ones who watched the Supernovas beat the Fury on January 31.
The National Girls and Women in Sports Night even attracted boxing icon Terrence Crawford. Like everyone else, the two-time undisputed box champion also voiced his support for women’s sports. “This is a professional volleyball team that everybody should get behind and support,” said Crawford. So while everyone had their own reason for showing up, they were all there to support the same cause.
Nebraska Huskers’ Heinrich Haarberg and Dylan Raiola Get Candid About Women’s Sports Growth
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