UW players celebrate after defeating Nebraska on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. The two programs also met in the 2000 title game, with Nebraska prevailing in five sets.
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UW's Anna Smrek (14) and Devyn Robinson defend Nebraska's Lauren Stivrins.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A season that began with epic aspirations and expectations concluded with a huddle filled with hugs and tears and, eventually, a shower of gold and silver confetti Saturday night for the University of Wisconsin volleyball team.
The University of Wisconsin volleyball team defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a thrilling five-set NCAA title match to win the program's first national championship on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Photos: Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team takes down Nebraska Cornhuskers to win NCAA title
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UW's Julia Orzol, who finished her freshman season playing on an injured leg, figures to see her role grow significantly next season.
JEFF DEAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
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UW's Julia Orzol, who finished her freshman season playing on an injured leg, figures to see her role grow significantly next season.
JEFF DEAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
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UW coach Kelly Sheffield speaks to his team during the NCAA final against Nebraska last December. He's led the Badgers to four Big Ten titles, four Final Four appearances and one national title.
Athletic director Chris McIntosh says the Badgers "represent our university in a first-class way."
UW players celebrate after defeating Nebraska on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. The two programs also met in the 2000 title game, with Nebraska prevailing in five sets.
