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Photos: Inside Wisconsin volleyball's practice at the Final Four
Wisconsin's Sarah Franklin, center, speaks during a news conference ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four between teammates, Izzy Ashburn and MJ Hammill at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield speaks during a news conference ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield speaks during a news conference ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield speaks during a news conference ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four with players, Izzy Ashburn, Sarah Franklin and MJ Hammill, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's Devyn Robinson (10) goes up to block during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's Julia Orzol (22) hits the ball during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's Gabby McCaa (7) during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's Julia Orzol (22) hits the ball during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's Carter Booth (52) hits the ball during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's Sarah Franklin (13) hits the ball during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's Izzy Ashburn (11) sets the ball during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's Devyn Robinson (10) and Wisconsin's CC Crawford (9) go up to block during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's Sydney Reed (0) hits the ball during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's Julia Orzol (22) hits the ball during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's Gulce Guctekin (21) hits the ball during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's Izzy Ashburn (11) sets the ball during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's Carter Booth (52) hits the ball during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's Anna Smrek (14) hits the ball during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's Gulce Guctekin (21) sets the ball during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's Izzy Ashburn (11) hits the ball during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's CC Crawford (9) serves during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's Anna Smrek (14) serves during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's Temi Thomas-Ailara (12) serves during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's MJ Hammill (6) serves during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's Devyn Robinson (10) serves during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's MJ Hammill (6) serves during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's Izzy Ashburn (11) serves during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's CC Crawford (9) serves during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield watches on during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Wisconsin's Anna Smrek (14) hits the ball during a practice ahead of the NCAA Volleyball Final Four at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.

