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Wisconsin's Sarah Franklin slams the ball at the net against Nebraska at the UW Field House.
Assistant coach Annemarie Hickey enters data into her computer during Wisconsin's match against Nebraska on Nov. 24.
Photos: See the action as Wisconsin volleyball sweeps No. 1 Nebraska
Nebraska and Wisconsin volleyball fans wait in line an hour and thirty minutes before the match on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the UW Field House in Madison.
Nebraska and Wisconsin volleyball fans wait in line an hour and thirty minutes before the match on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin setter Izzy Ashburn bumps the ball during the match against Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin's Sarah Franklin hits the ball against the Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin's Devyn Robinson spikes the ball against Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin's Caroline Crawford, center, reacts after blocking the hit of Nebraska's Bekka Allick, center left, on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin's Sarah Franklin spikes the ball against the Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin's Sarah Franklin, center, celebrates with teammates during a match against Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin setter Izzy Ashburn, second from left, celebrates with Devyn Robinson, left, during a match against Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin's Temi Thomas-Ailara spikes the ball against Nebraska's Bergan Reilly on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin setter MJ Hammill sets the ball for Anna Smrek during a match against Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin's Sarah Franklin, center, reacts during the match against Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin coach Kelly Sheffield reacts during the match against Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin's Anna Smrek spikes the ball during the match against Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin's Caroline Crawford, center points at Izzy Ashburn, left, after a hit against Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin's Anna Smrek blocks the hit of Nebraska's Harper Murray on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin players celebrate after Anna Smrek, right, blocked a hit during the match against Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin players celebrate after defeating top-ranked Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin's Sarah Franklin, right celebrates with Gulce Guctekin during the match against Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin players celebrate after defeating Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin's Sarah Franklin celebrates after defeating Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin setter MJ Hammill celebrates after defeating Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin celebrates after defeating Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin Badgers Anna Smrek (14) approaches the ball during the match against Nebraska at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers celebrate during the first set against Nebraska at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wave their arms as “Varsity” plays after their victory over Nebraska at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Devyn Robinson (10), Gabby McCaa (7), Gulce Guctekin (21), Joslyn Boyer (1) and Sydney Reed (0) reacts during the match against Nebraska at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Kelly Sheffield reacts during the match against Nebraska at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Temi Thomas-Ailara (12) attacks the ball during the match against Nebraska at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Temi Thomas-Ailara (12) celebrates during the match against Nebraska at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Nebraska's Andi Jackson (15) hits the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Sarah Franklin (13), Carter Booth (52), and Anna Smrek (14) celebrates during the match against Nebraska at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL

