Alicia “Allie” Andrew took out her phone and started making a pro-con list as she contemplated entering the transfer portal in May.
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Baylor's Alicia Andrew finished last season with 169 kills for the Bears.
ERNESTO GARCIA, Waco Tirbune archives
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Baylor's Alicia Andrew takes a swing against Wisconsin during their match last season in Waco, Texas. The Badgers won the match in five sets.
ROD AYDELOTTE, Waco Tribune archives
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Photos: Wisconsin volleyball battles UW-Green Bay in spring exhibition match
Wisconsin takes the court to play Green Bay on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer (24) sets the ball for Carter Booth (52) against Green Bay on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Mini Cooler (15) rises up for a spike against Green Bay on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Una Vajagic (1) jumps to spike the ball against Green Bay on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer (24) high-fives fans before playing Green Bay on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Madison Quest (10) goes to bump the ball against Green Bay on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer (24) jumps to serve the ball against Green Bay on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Mini Cooyler (15) reaches out for a high-five against Green Bay on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Madison Quest (10) jumps to spike the ball against Green Bay on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin libero Maile Chan (18) bumps the ball against Green Bay on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Madison Quest (10) can’t reach the ball for a Green Bay point on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Mimi Coyler (15) can’t reach a falling ball against Green Bay on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer (24) sets the ball against Green Bay on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) flexes after a spike against Green Bay on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Una Vajagic (1) serves the ball against Green Bay on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin middle blocker Carter Booth (52), center celebrates after a block to win the match against Green Bay on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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