The key to Wisconsin volleyball's success? Goldfish memory: 3 things we learned from the finale

Dennis Punzel For BadgerExtra
Dec 1, 2024
Dec 1, 2024 Updated May 15, 2025

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On what would be a truly memorable night for the University of Wisconsin volleyball team, the key apparently was to wipe their memories clear.

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Wisconsin's Sarah Franklin was among the seniors celebrated Saturday, and she had a match-high 23 kills in a four-set win over Michigan State.
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Wisconsin freshman Lola Schumacher appeared to make her return to libero in the fourth set of Friday's match against Michigan State, except a 10-minute delay led to her returning to defensive specialist, where she's been since returning Wednesday from an injury suffered at UCLA Nov. 16.
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