Eastern Illinois had a pretty good idea what it was walking into Thursday night at the UW Field House. And the Panthers got about what they expected.
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Photos: Wisconsin volleyball opens NCAA Tournament vs. Eastern Illinois
Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer sets the ball against Eastern Illinois during an NCAA Tournament match on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin middle blocker Carter Booth, left, and outside hitter Grace Egan contest a tap over the net by Eastern Illinois outside hitter Lilli Amettis on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin outside hitter Mimi Colyer bumps a ball from the back line against Eastern Illinois on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin players celebrate after a point against Eastern Illinois on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan, center, and middle blocker Carter Booth, center right, go for the ball against Eastern Illinois on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin outside hitter Mimi Colyer, left, and middle blocker Carter Booth celebrate after a point against Eastern Illinois on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin libero/defensive specialist Kristen Simon can’t reach a spike by Eastern Illinois before it hits the ground on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan elevates for a spike against Eastern Illinois during an NCAA Tournament match on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer fakes a set and sends the ball over the net for a point against Eastern Illinois during an NCAA Tournament match on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin outside hitter Una Vajagic (1) prepares to spike the ball against Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer (24) walks in to her serve against Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin middle blocker Carter Booth (52) and Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) secure a block against Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin middle blocker Carter Booth (52) celebrates after a block against Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin outside hitter Mimi Colyer (15) runs in to the stands while chasing the ball against Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin middle blocker Carter Booth (52) spikes the ball against Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer (24) celebrates after a point against Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin outside hitter Trinity Shadd-Ceres (6) rises up for a spike against Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin celebrates after defeating Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
