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The No. 3 Wisconsin volleyball team advances to the NCAA National Semifinals, where they will face No. 1 Kentucky in Kansas City, after defeating top-ranked Texas and Stanford in the regional rounds. The match features top players from both teams and is part of Wisconsin's quest for their fifth national championship appearance.
The No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team is set to compete in the NCAA Regionals at the Devaney Center, aiming for a spot in the Final Four. Nebraska, having swept Florida A&M and Miami, faces competition from Dayton, Wisconsin, and Texas A&M. Dayton, led by Lexie Almodovar, boasts a strong offense, while Wisconsin, with a formidable block, seeks to avenge losses to Nebraska. Texas A&M, under coach Jamie Morrison, returns to the Sweet 16, led by Logan Lednicky and Ifenna Cos-Okpalla. The regional semifinals and finals promise intense matchups as teams vie for a national championship berth.
Wisconsin volleyball team defeats Penn State 3-1 in the regional semifinal, advancing to the regional final against Oregon. The Badgers showcased a balanced performance with strong serving, blocking, and offensive contributions from multiple players. They held Penn State to a low hitting percentage and dominated in the first and third sets. Wisconsin is now one win away from their fourth trip to the Final Four in five seasons.
The Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team will have a chance to avenge their earlier loss to Penn State as they face off in the Round of 16 of the NCAA Tournament. After two sweeps in the first two rounds, Wisconsin earned the opportunity to host the super regional. The Badgers will look to slow down Penn State's attack and limit their kills, while also benefiting from the return of junior opposite hitter Anna Smrek. Setting both Smrek and middle blocker Carter Booth will be crucial for Wisconsin's success. The match will take place in front of a home crowd at the UW Field House.
The Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team is set to begin their NCAA Tournament run with a match against the Jackson State Tigers. The Badgers, seeded No. 3, have the opportunity to host matches up until the Final Four. Jackson State won the SWAC conference tournament and is led by junior outside hitter Alexis Williams. If Wisconsin advances, they will face the winner of the match between the Northern Iowa Panthers and Miami Hurricanes. The Panthers, led by senior outside hitter Emily Holterhaus, won the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. The Hurricanes, despite being swept by Wisconsin earlier in the season, have proven they can beat elite competition.
The match between No. 1 Wisconsin and No. 2 Nebraska became the most-watched regular season volleyball broadcast ever, attracting 612,000 viewers and breaking the previous record set by the same teams. The match was aired on the Big Ten Network, which has broadcasted the top three regular-season volleyball matches across all networks. The teams are scheduled to meet again on November 24th.
In a thrilling match, No. 2 Nebraska volleyball defeated No. 1 Wisconsin in five sets, ending their 10-match losing streak against the Badgers. Nebraska's freshman outside hitter Harper Murray had the final two kills of the match, leading the team to victory. With this win, Nebraska now sits atop the Big Ten standings at 10-0, while Wisconsin is second at 9-1. The match drew a record crowd of 9,198 at the Devaney Center.
No. 1 Wisconsin and No. 2 Nebraska volleyball teams are set to face off in a highly anticipated match. Nebraska's strong defense will be tested against Wisconsin's powerful offense, while the importance of service aces and errors could play a significant role. Nebraska boasts a deep and dynamic offense, but Wisconsin's blocking abilities will be put to the test. The match promises to be a thrilling showdown between two top-ranked teams.
The No. 2 Wisconsin Badgers defeated the No. 15 Baylor Bears in their season opener, with Sarah Franklin making a triumphant return after recovering from blood clots. Franklin led the team with 13 kills, expressing her joy at being back on the court. The Badgers showcased a balanced attack, with four players recording eight or more kills. Despite a wobble in the third set, Wisconsin closed out the match with a .394 hitting percentage. Next, they will face TCU on Saturday.