The University of Wisconsin volleyball team hits the road this weekend for its toughest test so far this season when the No. 1 Badgers visit the No. 2 Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday as the top two teams in the nation battle to stay undefeated and claim bragging rights in the storied rivalry.Â
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Nebraska coach John Cook has led the Huskers to a 674-98 record since taking over the program in 2000.
Coach Kelly Sheffield has led Wisconsin to a 280-57 record since taking over the team in 2013.Â
Wisconsin's Carter Booth, center, and Anna Smrek, right, entered play on Wednesday as the Big Ten leaders in hitting percentage with Booth in first at .439 and Smrek close behind at .429.
Photos: No. 1 Wisconsin volleyball sweeps Ohio State
Wisconsin Badgers Temi Thomas-Ailara (12) hits the ball in the first set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Sarah Franklin (13) spikes the ball in the first set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Carter Booth (52) approaches the ball in the first set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers celebrate in the first set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Caroline Crawford (9) tips the ball in the third set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Temi Thomas-Ailara (12) approaches the ball in the third set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Gulce Guctekin (21) reacts in the third set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Gulce Guctekin (21) dives for the dig in the third set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Sarah Franklin (13) hits the ball in the third set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers setter MJ Hammill (6) and Gabby McCaa (7) cheer for their teammates in the third set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Anna Smrek (14) and head coach Kelly Sheffield watch the game in the third set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Julia Orzol (22) prepares to serve in the second set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers student section cheers in the second set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers setter Izzy Ashburn (11) prepares to receive the ball in the second set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Anna Smrek (14) blocks a hit in the third set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Anna Smrek (14) tips the ball in the third set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Sarah Franklin (13) spikes the ball in the third set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Caroline Crawford (9) and Izzy Ashburn (11) prepare to receive the ball in the third set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Joslyn Boyer (1) and Sarah Franklin (13) celebrate with teammates in the third set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Sarah Franklin (13) spikes the ball in the third set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Joslyn Boyer (1) digs the ball in the second set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL

