The first meeting this season between the University of Wisconsin and Nebraska volleyball teams produced an epic five-set battle, with the host Cornhuskers prevailing on their home court.
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Wisconsin's Anna Smrek defends Nebraska's Merritt Beason as she hits the ball during their match earlier this season at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb.
Wisconsin's Anna Smrek hits through the block of Rutgers outside hitter Taylor Humphrey during their match earlier this season at the UW Field House.
Nebraska's Merritt Beason tips the ball over the net while defended by Wisconsin's Temi Thomas-Ailara and Caroline Crawford during their match earlier this season at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb.
Wisconsin's Sarah Franklin hits against Ohio State during their match earlier this season at the UW Field House.
Photos: No. 1 Wisconsin volleyball sweeps Ohio State
Wisconsin Badgers Temi Thomas-Ailara (12) hits the ball in the first set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Sarah Franklin (13) spikes the ball in the first set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Carter Booth (52) approaches the ball in the first set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers celebrate in the first set against Ohio State Buckeyes at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Caroline Crawford (9) tips 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 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 Gulce Guctekin (21) reacts 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 Gulce Guctekin (21) dives for the dig 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 Sarah Franklin (13) hits 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 setter MJ Hammill (6) and Gabby McCaa (7) cheer for their teammates 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 Anna Smrek (14) and head coach Kelly Sheffield watch the game 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 Julia Orzol (22) prepares to serve 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 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 Badgers setter Izzy Ashburn (11) prepares to receive 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 Anna Smrek (14) blocks a hit 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 Anna Smrek (14) tips 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 Sarah Franklin (13) spikes 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 Caroline Crawford (9) and Izzy Ashburn (11) prepare to receive 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 Joslyn Boyer (1) and Sarah Franklin (13) celebrate with teammates 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 Sarah Franklin (13) spikes 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 Joslyn Boyer (1) digs 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
