Why Wisconsin volleyball was not discouraged following first loss on foreign tour DENNIS PUNZEL For BadgerExtra Jun 11, 2023 Jun 11, 2023 Updated Jun 28, 2023 UW's Ella Wrobel hits during Sunday's match. UW ATHLETICS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DENNIS PUNZEL For BadgerExtra MILAN, Italy — Kelly Sheffield didn’t even get to finish his question before the answer came back at him with ringing conviction.kAmp7E6C 7:?:D9:?8 2 E@F89 7:G6\D6E >2E49 282:?DE E96 36DE E62> E96 &?:G6CD:EJ @7 (:D4@?D:? G@==6J32== E62> 92D 72465 @? :ED 7@C6:8? 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Inside Wisconsin volleyball's trip to Europe: Here's a day by day account The Badgers played several matches across Turkey, Italy and Slovenia. There were surprises from meeting former Wisconsin athletes, learning ab…
Photos: A look about at Sydney Hilley's Wisconsin volleyball career Upon Sydney Hilley's return to the UW Field House on Wednesday when the Badgers host Athletes Unlimited, here is a look at her career in photos.
What Wisconsin volleyball players saw in their visit to Venice After being told by coach Kelly Sheffield to go their own ways, the Badgers players experienced the thrills of the "City of Canals."
Third match of foreign tour delivers familiar outcome for Wisconsin volleyball The Badgers swept a squad considered the second-best professional team in Slovenia
Wisconsin volleyball sophomore has personal connection to 2023 NBA Finals A transfer from Minnesota is not losing sleep while in Slovenia. Here's why the Badgers' middle blocker is invested in the Denver Nuggets.
Julia Orzol's worlds collide in surprising run-in on Wisconsin volleyball trip There was plenty of familiarity for the junior outside hitter in Slovenia, from the faces she saw to dinner with the Badgers.
What Wisconsin volleyball players remember about Turkey before heading to Slovenia The city's culture, tourist spots and food impressed the players as part of their tour.
Wisconsin volleyball wraps up stay in Turkey with Nigel Hayes-Davis The Badgers met up with a men's basketball great for lunch before the European tour takes the volleyball team to Slovenia.
Wisconsin volleyball newcomer has breakout match, and the best is yet to come It didn't take long for Temi Thomas-Ailara to impress for the Badgers, who later supported Nigel Hayes-Davis in a playoff game.
Wisconsin volleyball freshman celebrates 'unforgettable' graduation The Badgers opened their European competition on the court and created an important memory for a defensive specialist.
Here's what it takes to plan a European tour for Wisconsin volleyball Here's how the Badgers were able to be in and out of restaurants in 35 minutes and adjust to lost flight reservations.
