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Here's what stood out. 3 things that stood out in Wisconsin volleyball's home victory over Michigan Despite an injury to one of their most important players, the Badgers persevered with a sweep in a Big Ten Conference match at the UW Field House. Latest on Wisconsin volleyball setter Charlie Fuerbringer Wisconsin coach Kelly Sheffield provided an update on where things stand with the program's All-American setter. Update on injury to Wisconsin volleyball hitter Grace Egan Grace Egan has missed the Badgers' last four matches with an injury. Here's when she could return. Get to know the freshman who will fill in for Wisconsin volleyball's All-American setter Addy Horner was essentially a cheerleader for the University of Wisconsin volleyball team one minute. She simply was essential the next. Her parents met at Wisconsin. She is named after the city. Now she's a key on the volleyball team Madison Quest attended Badgers volleyball matches as a child. Now she's making a name for herself as a freshman hitter. From Carlini to Hilley to Fuerbringer: Wisconsin volleyball’s unmatched setter lineage grows The Badgers have become known for producing high quality setters with the sophomore being the latest in the group.
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin volleyball's sweep of Iowa The Badgers continued its long run over the Hawkeyes, winning their ninth match in a row over Iowa.
3 things that stood out in Wisconsin volleyball's 1st conference victory The 7th-ranked Badgers kicked off Big Ten play with a strong performances despite being shorthanded. Here's how they got it done.
'We’re a volleyball school': Inside the Wisconsin volleyball student section The Wisconsin volleyball student section delivers an electric atmosphere at every home match, drawing in volleyball super fans and first-time …
3 things that stood out in Wisconsin volleyball's 4-set win in Kohl Center Classic Mimi Colyer set a season high in kills for the Badgers, who needed four sets to earn the win the Kohl Center Classic.
How this wrinkle is creating a 'gnarly offense' for Wisconsin volleyball The Badgers have leaned heavily on a new element in the offense, and it's making things much tougher for the opposition.
3 things that stood out in Wisconsin volleyball's sweep of Big Ten rival The No. 7 Badgers were steady in just about every phase as they cruised to a sweep at the UW Field House on Thursday night. Here's what stood out.
3 things that stood out in Wisconsin volleyball's home victory over Michigan Despite an injury to one of their most important players, the Badgers persevered with a sweep in a Big Ten Conference match at the UW Field House.
Latest on Wisconsin volleyball setter Charlie Fuerbringer Wisconsin coach Kelly Sheffield provided an update on where things stand with the program's All-American setter.
Update on injury to Wisconsin volleyball hitter Grace Egan Grace Egan has missed the Badgers' last four matches with an injury. Here's when she could return.
Get to know the freshman who will fill in for Wisconsin volleyball's All-American setter Addy Horner was essentially a cheerleader for the University of Wisconsin volleyball team one minute. She simply was essential the next.
Her parents met at Wisconsin. She is named after the city. Now she's a key on the volleyball team Madison Quest attended Badgers volleyball matches as a child. Now she's making a name for herself as a freshman hitter.
From Carlini to Hilley to Fuerbringer: Wisconsin volleyball’s unmatched setter lineage grows The Badgers have become known for producing high quality setters with the sophomore being the latest in the group.