The University of Wisconsin volleyball team had to put in a little overtime to pull out a victory in its first match of the season. But the Badgers wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Photos: Wisconsin volleyball opens season vs. Kansas at the Kohl Center
Wisconsin libero Kristen Simon (7) is introduced before the game against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin defenders jump to block a spike by Kansas pin Jovana Zelenovic (9) on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Una Vajagic (1) jumps to serve against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield claps in between points against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin celebrates after a spike for a point by outside hitter Mimi Colyer (15) against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) celebrates after a point against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin defenders turn and look as a ball flies across the court after a spike against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Una Vajagic (1) elevates for a spike against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer (24) watches as middle blocker Carter Booth (52) jumps to spike the ball against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer (24) and middle blocker Carter Booth (52) celebrate after a point against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin takes the court before playing Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Kansas delivers the first serve of the Opening Spike Classic on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin middle blocker Carter Booth (52) bounces the ball while walking into position to serve against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) elevates to serve against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin libero Kristen Simon (7) turns to set the ball back towards the net against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin middle blocker Carter Booth (52) taps the ball over the net against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Kansas celebrates after a point against Wisconsin on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Mini cooler (15) spike the ball against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin middle blocker Carter Booth (52) serves against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) and middle blocker Alicia Andrew (17) jump to block a spike by Kansas pin Selena Leban (5) on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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The Wisconsin student section reacts after Wisconsin wins the third set against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin players watch as the ball flies out of bounds against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin middle blocker Carter Booth (52) reacts after a point against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer (24) reaches for her calf after a point against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin middle blocker Carter Booth (52) reacts after losing a point against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin reacts after a point in the fifth set against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin reacts after defeating Kansas in five sets on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Mimi Colyer (15) reacts after a point against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin middle blocker Alicia Andrew (17) reacts after a point against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi.