Fans disheartened in Wisconsin volleyball's listless Final Four loss to Texas
It was a NCAA semifinal match that saw a Badgers team out of sorts for the first time in a long time, which brought plenty of disappointment.
I see what you did there
I hope the Badgers are flying home via Milwaukee, because flying into Madisen would just be adding insult to injury. 😉🏐🦡
— Rob Hernandez (@RobHernandezGLF) December 15, 2023
Last two sets were a letdown
Back row defense really bad again, waited way too long to replace GG. They came in flat and got ran out of the gym.
— Michael A Harms (@maharms) December 15, 2023
It sucked, objectively
I hate to say it but Volleyball is one of those things where I only care if we're winning. I turned it off midway through set 3 cause I knew where it was going. Maybe I'm not a real fan but that sucked.
— Badgers Bias (@Fivezzzzzzzz) December 15, 2023
That's fair
I’m pissed. That was embarrassing.
— VBall Hotness (@HotVBall) December 15, 2023
A tough watch
So embarrassing!
— Terry Heiliger (@terbear421) December 15, 2023
Texas adjusted well
Shocking seeing Badgers hit so poorly. Would have been swept if not for their block in set 2. Seemed like there was no Plan B
— Steve Moon (@moonraker717) December 15, 2023
It was a struggle
We got three top Big 10 players through the portal and they play like this at crunch time.
— Terry Heiliger (@terbear421) December 15, 2023
Big mood
— Spenser Williams (@SpenserWilliams) December 15, 2023
The backline had a tough time
Got absolutely blasted from the line. Gonna need to get high level FR and hit the portal
— Brett Schaal (@StillVertical84) December 15, 2023
Have to pass to attack
Giving up that many service ACES at this stage of the tournament is unacceptable and their total demise in the match.
— Kari Hagen 🇺🇸 (@Carykari) December 15, 2023
Longhorns were solid
Impressed with Texas’ athleticism and outstanding Libero play. Tough night for serve receive and overall passing. Should have given Booth and Smrek more opportunities.
— Vickie Dahl (@VCDahl_MP) December 15, 2023
Can hear it in my mind
Serve receive was a three-ring circus all night, only missing the music.
— @evan_bloyer (@EvanBloyer) December 15, 2023
Too many errors
Our serve-receive was exposed tonight and some of our better servers had tough nights (Ashburn). Too many balls hit to Halter. The better team won.
— James Lewison (@squand4) December 15, 2023
Well said
About as close as the scores indicated. Texas well coached and exploited the very few Badger weaknesses. Mostly took Wisconsin out of system and unable to fully execute their offense.
— Leonard Go (@LeonardGo) December 15, 2023
Certainly unexpected
Wow
— canamerican4 (@canamerican4) December 15, 2023
Destroyed like I never thought possible
Texas out served, played crazy D and their star played like one
In all a great season Badgers!
A team got hot at the right time!
Could be cold vs Nebraska and lose bad to them. That's why u play the games
Who did he root for?
— StreamingTVRadar 🖥 | 5 Star Marketing Advisors (@badgerhugh) December 15, 2023
She was unreal tonight
You win some you lose some but #Badgers will be back and Smrek will win a championship before she graduates
— K. Rudolph (@scientwest) December 15, 2023
Something to celebrate
First respect for Texas. Secondly, I am so proud of this group of Badger players they have nothing to be ashamed of. They battled all season made it to the final four and just came up short. Can’t wait for next season on Wisconsin
— Mark Meddings (@MeddingsMark1) December 15, 2023
Onto the next one
Painful end to a great season but some great players coming in and already looking forward to next season. Hoping Texas beats Nebraska this weekend.
— MKE (@MKEWestside08) December 15, 2023
New faces, same goal
Disappointing. Thought they looked flat except for the 2nd set. Still a big accomplishment to get to Tampa. Looking forward to next season. There will be some new faces!
— Lisa (@lmyarbro) December 15, 2023
It was indeed a great season
Lots of mistakes. Kelly did not have them ready. Their libero is way better. No one was good enough tonight - but hey - GREAT SEASON!!! Love these girls 😊
— Mary Korn Erickson (@sixtiesfan) December 15, 2023
They were fun to watch (except tonight)
Sometimes it’s not your night. Very proud of the team and had a great time watching them.
— Badger Steve 🧀🍺🦌 (@UW_Steve) December 15, 2023
It'll be a fun 2024
It was sad to see them fall. But it's been a great season and it was so much fun to watch them play. Can't wait til next year.
— pb_Wisco (@pbubon) December 15, 2023
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