Keys to success for Wisconsin volleyball in 2025

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Madison Quest for 3 things 2025 badgers preview section — Wisconsin outside hitter Madison Quest hits against Green Bay during their match this season. Quest is one of the freshmen expected to play a significant role for the Badgers this season.
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Fuerbringer for 3 keys 2025 badgers preview section — Charlie Fuerbringer is one of two returning players who saw significant action for the Badgers last season.
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Photos: Wisconsin volleyball battles Notre Dame in exhibition match

Wisconsin middle blocker Carter Booth (52) is introduced before the game against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield tosses a ball off the court during the game against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin setter Addy Horner (2) jumps to set the ball against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin middle blocker Carter Booth (52) can’t reach the ball before it hits the ground against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) dives for a ball against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32), left, and middle blocker Carter Booth (52) wait for a serve from Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield, right, talks to defensive specialist Aniya Warren (16) before a serve against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin setter Addy Horner (2) sets the ball for middle blocker Alicia Andrew (17) against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) spikes the ball against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Mimi Coyler (15) spikes the ball against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) spikes the ball against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) points while celebrating after a point against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield high-fives players during a time out while playing Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin player collide while going for a ball against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Madison Quest (10) spikes the ball against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin celebrates after winning a set against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin middle blocker Carter Booth (52) celebrates after a block against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin celebrates after a point against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin middle blocker Carter Booth (52) takes the court before playing Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) watches as the ball flies in the air before a serve against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin players react after losing a point to Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin players on the backline wait for a serve from Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin plays Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Watch now: Wisconsin volleyball celebrates its national title

Watch now: Wisconsin volleyball celebrates its national title

The University of Wisconsin volleyball team defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a thrilling five-set NCAA title match to win the program's fi…

Photos: Wisconsin volleyball topples Marquette in spring exhibition match

Photos: Wisconsin volleyball topples Marquette in spring exhibition match

A collection of photos from Wisconsin's spring volleyball match against Marquette on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.

Who's who on Wisconsin volleyball's 2025 roster

Who's who on Wisconsin volleyball's 2025 roster

Breaking down Wisconsin's 2025 roster, which features 10 newcomers this season.

How family support powered Billy Edwards Jr.'s path to be Wisconsin football's quarterback

How family support powered Billy Edwards Jr.'s path to be Wisconsin football's quarterback

A look inside the special relationships between Badgers QB Billy Edwards Jr., his brother, Kyle, and their father. That network of coaches hel…

Explore BadgerExtra's All-Badgers Quarter Century Teams and top games of the past 25 years

Explore BadgerExtra's All-Badgers Quarter Century Teams and top games of the past 25 years

Who are the best Wisconsin athletes of the past quarter century? We offer our picks in our summer series.

How facing Wisconsin volleyball multiple times led this standout to Madison

How facing Wisconsin volleyball multiple times led this standout to Madison

The Baylor transfer wanted a new experience. Her experience with the Badgers is exceeding her expectations.

Polzin: Inside Wisconsin volleyball's search for leadership voice with so many new faces

Polzin: Inside Wisconsin volleyball's search for leadership voice with so many new faces

The Badgers feature 10 new players and only two returners with significant experience. But there's no shortage of potential on a team filled w…

Former Badgers athletes say 2 coaches created a toxic culture, and Wisconsin knew about it

Former Badgers athletes say 2 coaches created a toxic culture, and Wisconsin knew about it

Former Wisconsin women's cross country and basketball players detail their experiences with their former coaches.

Polzin: Why the Fire Fickell crowd needs to take a deep breath for now

Polzin: Why the Fire Fickell crowd needs to take a deep breath for now

Wisconsin football hasn't shown much progress under the man hired in 2022 to resurrect a program. But calls for his job this early in a rebuli…

Fear led former Wisconsin runners to wait to speak out about former coach, athletes say

Fear led former Wisconsin runners to wait to speak out about former coach, athletes say

Wisconsin women's cross country runners say while they enjoyed success in competitions under their former coach, there was a great deal of anx…

'I've prepared for this': How Carter Booth embraces new role with Wisconsin volleyball

'I've prepared for this': How Carter Booth embraces new role with Wisconsin volleyball

Carter Booth, one of two returners who played significant time for the Badgers last season, more leadership duties this season.

Wisconsin volleyball star setter 'all good' for opener after missing preseason matches

Wisconsin volleyball star setter 'all good' for opener after missing preseason matches

Charlie Fuerbringer admits she has "a little chip on my shoulder" after preseason honors and rankings were announced. She is eager to lead the…

How scheduling quirk led newest Wisconsin volleyball star to face familiar foe in opener

How scheduling quirk led newest Wisconsin volleyball star to face familiar foe in opener

The offseason departure of Oregon's volleyball coach set in motion events that created an oddity in Wisconsin's season opener.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin volleyball's 5-set opener vs. Kansas

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin volleyball's 5-set opener vs. Kansas

Mimi Colyer excelled in her first match for the Badgers, who needed five sets to earn the win.

Polzin: Badgers volleyball talking points after No. 5 Texas’ sweep of No. 8 Wisconsin

Polzin: Badgers volleyball talking points after No. 5 Texas’ sweep of No. 8 Wisconsin

There will be plenty of room to grow for the Badgers after being swept by the Longhorns, but there are also some things to provide hope.

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