It’s perhaps only fitting that Anna Smrek has been the type to come up big in the biggest situations for the University of Wisconsin volleyball team.
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Photos: Wisconsin volleyball survives 2nd set test to sweep Texas A&M
Members of the Wisconsin volleyball team prepare to take the court Saturday's match against Texas A&M at the UW Field House.
Wisconsin's Charlie Fuerbringer greets young fans before the start of Saturday's match against Texas A&M at the UW Field House.
Wisconsin's Anna Smrek delivers a kill as Texas A&M's Taylor Humphrey, left, and Morgan Perkins defend during the first set of Saturday's match at the UW Field House.
Wisconsin's Devyn Robinson, left, and Sarah Franklin put back a shot for a point during the first set of Saturday's match at the UW Field House.
Wisconsin's Devyn Robinson, left, and Julia Orzol put a shot back for a point during the first set of Saturday's match at the UW Field House.
Wisconsin fans celebrate a service ace during the first set of Saturday's match at the UW Field House.
Wisconsin's Anna Smrek, left, and Devyn Robinson send the ball back for a point as Texas A&M's Taylor Humphrey defends during the first set of Saturday's match at the UW Field House.
Wisconsin's Julia Orzol spikes the ball for a kill as Texas A&M's Morgan Perkins defends during the second set of Saturday's match at the UW Field House.
Wisconsin coach Kelly Sheffield delivers instructions to Caroline Crawford during the second set of Saturday's match at the UW Field House.
Wisconsin's Anna Smrek hits past Texas A&M's Ifenna Cos-Okpalla during the second set of Saturday's match at the UW Field House.
Wisconsin coach Kelly Sheffield, right, and offensive analyst and strategy consultant Lauren Carlini converse during the second set of Saturday's match at the UW Field House.
Wisconsin's Charlie Fuerbringer, left, and Devyn Robinson put back the ball for a point during the second set of Saturday's match at the UW Field House.
Wisconsin's Sarah Franklin lines up a serve during the third set of Saturday's match at the UW Field House.
Wisconsin's Sarah Franklin sends the ball back for a point during the third set of Saturday's match at the UW Field House.
Wisconsin's Julia Orzol lines up a spike during the third set of Saturday's match at the UW Field House.
Wisconsin players look to control the ball during the third set of Saturday's match at the UW Field House.
Wisconsin fans sing the crowd favorite “Build Me Up Buttercup” during the team’s match against Texas A&M at the UW Field House Saturday night.
Wisconsin players celebrate a sweep of Texas A&M following their match at the UW Field House on Saturday night.

