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Photos: Wisconsin volleyball regional champions after victory over Oregon
Wisconsin celebrates its NCAA Regional championship after beating the Oregon Ducks in four sets Saturday the UW Field House. The Badgers will play in the national semifinals Thursday in Tampa, Florida.
Wisconsin setter Izzy Ashburn jumps into the arms of Anna Smrek as they celebrate their NCAA Regional championship victory over the Oregon Ducks on Saturday at the UW Field House.
Wisconsin's Sarah Franklin, center, celebrates after getting kill against the Oregon Ducks in the second set of NCAA Regional championship Saturday at the UW Field House.
Wisconsin's Devyn Robinson hits the ball against the Oregon Ducks in the second set of Saturday's NCAA Regional final at the UW Field House.
Wisconsin's Sarah Franklin (13) spikes the ball against the Oregon Ducks in the first set of the NCAA Regional championship Saturday at the UW Field House.
Wisconsin Badgers setter MJ Hammill (6), Caroline Crawford (9), and Devyn Robinson (10) celebrate after defeating Oregon Ducks in the fourth set of the fourth round of the NCAA tournament at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wave their arms to “Varsity” as they celebrate their victory over the Oregon Ducks in the fourth set of the fourth round of the NCAA tournament at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Devyn Robinson (10) holds the regional championship trophy after defeating Oregon Ducks in the fourth set of the fourth round of the NCAA tournament at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Caroline Crawford (9) blocks a hit against the Oregon Ducks in the first set of the fourth round of the NCAA tournament at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers setter Izzy Ashburn (11) passes the ball against the Oregon Ducks in the second set of the fourth round of the NCAA tournament at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Temi Thomas-Ailara (12) reacts after getting a kill against the Oregon Ducks along side Julia Orzol (22) and Caroline Crawford (9) in the second set of the fourth round of the NCAA tournament at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Caroline Crawford (9) and Anna Smrek (14) react after blocking a hit in the second set of the fourth round of the NCAA tournament at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Fans wait in line for the Elite Eight match between Wisconsin and Oregon, as the reflection of the UW Field House court is seen from the window on Saturday.
Wisconsin Badger student section celebrates after defeating Oregon Ducks in the fourth set of the fourth round of the NCAA tournament at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Kelly Sheffield speaks to his players after their victory over the Oregon Ducks in the fourth set of the fourth round of the NCAA tournament at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers setter Izzy Ashburn (11) sets the ball in the second set of the fourth round of the NCAA tournament at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Temi Thomas-Ailara (12) dives and successfully puts the ball back in play late in the third set in the fourth round of the NCAA tournament at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Devyn Robinson (10) celebrates after a wild rally in the third set in the fourth round of the NCAA tournament at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Carter Booth (52) and Devyn Robinson (10) reacts after blocking a hit during the match in the fourth round of the NCAA tournament at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Caroline Crawford (9), Devyn Robinson (10) and setter Izzy Ashburn (11) react during the match in the fourth round of the NCAA tournament at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Julia Orzol (22) dives and successfully keeps the ball in play in the fourth set of the fourth round of the NCAA tournament at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers celebrate after defeating Oregon in the fourth round of the NCAA tournament at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin coach Kelly Sheffield raises his hand after the Badgers' victory over Oregon in Saturday's NCAA Regional final at the UW Field House.
Wisconsin Badgers Gulce Guctekin (21) bumps the ball in the first set of the fourth round of the NCAA tournament at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Gulce Guctekin (21) high-fives Sarah Franklin (13) in the first set of the fourth round of the NCAA tournament at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL

