Bergen Reilly's 'emotional' Sioux Falls homecoming an afternoon to remember for Huskers

Nebraska volleyball star receives warm welcome from hometown crowd at Sanford Pentagon

Apr. 12, 2026 at 6:41am

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On Saturday, Nebraska volleyball player Bergen Reilly received a hero's welcome in her hometown of Sioux Falls, South Dakota as she competed at the Sanford Pentagon. Reilly, a Sioux Falls native, was greeted by dozens of fans who recognized her and filled the arena with pride.

Why it matters

Reilly's homecoming was a feel-good moment that highlighted her local roots and the passion of the Sioux Falls community for supporting one of their own who has found success at the Division I level. The event showcased the power of sports to bring a community together and celebrate homegrown talent.

The details

During the match, Reilly said she was overcome with emotion seeing so many familiar faces in the crowd cheering her on. More than four dozen of Reilly's friends, family members and former classmates packed the arena to watch her compete for the Huskers.

  • The match took place on Saturday, April 12, 2026 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

The players

Bergen Reilly

A volleyball player for the University of Nebraska and native of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Sanford Pentagon

The arena in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where the match took place.

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What they’re saying

“It was a lot of emotions — definitely some nerves,”

— Bergen Reilly, Nebraska volleyball player

The takeaway

Reilly's homecoming was a heartwarming moment that showcased the power of sports to unite a community and celebrate local talent. The enthusiastic response from Reilly's hometown fans underscores the deep pride and support Sioux Falls has for its own.