The cheerleaders became the cheer recipients Saturday night for the University of Wisconsin volleyball team.
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Gabby McCaa, third from left, and Sydney Reed, far right, bring energy to the Wisconsin volleyball team.
Wisconsin senior Gabby McCaa, right, is typically one of the top cheerleaders but recorded a kill on senior night against Iowa.
Wisconsin defensive specialist Sydney Reed recorded three digs in Saturday's senior night victory over Iowa.
Photos: Samantha Madar's top Wisconsin volleyball photos of the regular season
Wisconsin Badgers setter Izzy Ashburn (11) high-fives fans as she take the court before the match against Minnesota at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Devyn Robinson (10) spikes the ball during the third set against the Miami Hurricanes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Anna Smrek (14), Caroline Crawford (9) and MJ Hammill (6) celebrate in the fifth set against the Tennessee Volunteers at the Wisconsin Field House in Madison, Wis., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Temi Thomas-Ailara (12) approaches the ball for the win in the third set against Minnesota at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Devyn Robinson (10) spikes the ball in the first set against Minnesota at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Gulce Guctekin (21) celebrates as the ball landed out of bounds in the fifth set against the Tennessee Volunteers at the Wisconsin Field House in Madison, Wis., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Irene smiles as the crowd cheers for her at her first Badger game at the Wisconsin Field House in Madison, Wis., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Julia Orzol (22) dives to dig the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers in the third set at the Wisconsin Field House in Madison, Wis., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers setter Izzy Ashburn (11) sets 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 Devyn Robinson (10) and Izzy Ashburn (11) celebrate during the third set against the Miami Hurricanes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers fans dress as head coach Kelly Sheffield durin the first set against Minnesota at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Carter Booth (52) spikes the ball during the first set against the Arizona Wildcats at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Caroline Crawford (9) reacts after blocking the hit of Nebraska's Bekka Allick (5) at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Temi Thomas-Ailara (12) serves the ball during the third set against the Arizona Wildcats at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Sarah Franklin (13) 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) 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 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 Badger volleyball team sings “Varsity” after their victory over Ohio State University at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Kelly Sheffield and team reacts in the third set against Minnesota at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Julia Orzol (22) dives for the ball in the first set against Minnesota at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers student section yells as Minnesota's Kylie Murr (6) serves in the first set against Minnesota at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Temi Thomas-Ailara (12) and Sarah Franklin (13) react after Wisconsin Badgers head coach Kelly Sheffield bumped the ball in the first set against Minnesota at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Sarah Franklin (13) celebrates after defeating Nebraska at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Temi Thomas-Ailara (12) block a hit along side Carter Booth (52) in the second set at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Jackson Plank, left, Evan Rees, center and Connor Essegian celebrate during the game against Iowa at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers setter MJ Hammill (6) prepares to serve against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second set at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 25, 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

