Diversity may be a hot button topic in many corners these days, but for the University of Wisconsin volleyball team, diversity is an essential part of its culture.
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The 2024 Wisconsin volleyball team features players from five countries, including the U.S., Poland, Serbia, Canada and Turkey.
Wisconsin volleyball captain Julia Orzol, center, and freshman Tosia Serafinowska, not pictured, joined the Badgers from Poland and match the number of Wisconsin natives on the team.
The Wisconsin volleyball team celebrates its diversity culturally, through nationality and ways many can't see.
Wisconsin middle blocker Devyn Robinson is among three Black players on the volleyball team.
Wisconsin's Devyn Robinson tries to block Texas star Madisen Skinner during a match this season. Robinson looked up to the Longhorns when she was younger because they had Black players who she looked up to.
Wisconsin's Caroline Crawford immediately bonded with freshman Maile Chan because of their shared experiences growing up as Asian-Americans.
Photos: Wisconsin volleyball defeats Georgia Tech in second playoff match
Wisconsin middle blocker Carter Booth (52) celebrates after a point on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin middle blockers Carter Booth (52), left, and Anna Smrek (14) celebrate after a point on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin middle blocker Anna Smrek (14) sets the ball on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin middle blocker Anna Smrek (14) blocks a tip over the net on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin outside hitter Sarah Franklin (13) can’t catch up with a Georgia Tech spike on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin libero Lola Schumacher (30) jumps to hit the ball on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin celebrates after a point on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin outside hitter Sarah Franklin (13) sends a spike past three Georgia Tech defenders on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin libero Lola Schumacher (30) reacts after moving out of the way of an out-of-bounds ball on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin outside hitter Sarah Franklin (13) reacts after winning the second set on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin outside hitter Julia Orzol (22) jumps for a spike on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin defensive specialist Gulce Guctekin (21) reacts after losing a point on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin libero Lola Schumacher (30) reacts after a block on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin middle blocker Anna Smrek (14) sends a spike past Georgia Tech defenders on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
Georgia Tech outside hitter Tamara Otene (9) can’t reach the ball in time on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin outside hitter Julia Orzol (22) goes down to bump the ball on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin defensive specialist Saige Damrow (3) celebrates after a point on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin outside hitter Sarah Franklin (13) sheds a tear after winning the last game she will play as a Badger at UW Field House on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin defensive specialist Gulce Guctekin (21) and outside hitter Sarah Franklin (13) collide while going for the ball on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin defensive specialist Gulce Guctekin (21) and middle blocker Devyn Robinson (10) celebrate after a point on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin celebrates after defeating Georgia Tech on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin seniors huddle on the court after their last match as Badgers at UW Field House on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL

