If the University of Wisconsin volleyball team goes on to realize its goals this season, the Badgers might well look back at Thursday night as a turning point.
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Photos: Wisconsin hosts Oregon in Big Ten volleyball opener
Wisconsin outside hitter Decelise Champion spikes the ball against Oregon on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbrigner gets under the ball for a bump against Oregon on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin defensive specialist Kristen Simon and libero Anna Bardaro, right, lay on the ground after missing a spike by Oregon on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer runs back for a bump against Oregon on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin middle blocker Jaela Auguste and setter Charlie Fuerbringer, right, react after scoring a point against Oregon on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin outside hitter Decelise Champion spikes the ball against Oregon on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin middle blocker Lynney Tarnow yells after a block against Oregon on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin outside hitter Audrey Flanagan spikes the ball against Oregon on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin outside hitter Audrey Flanagan runs up to deliver a serve against Oregon on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin outside hitter Decelise Champion, center, celebrates with her teammates after a point against Oregon on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin outside hitter Audrey Flanagan gets under the ball after a spike was blocked against Oregon on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin middle blocker Lynney Tarnow, left, and outside hitter Decelise Champion attempt to block a tip over the net by Oregon outside hitter Sjakkie Donkers on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin outside hitter Decelise Champion spikes the ball against Oregon on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer, left, and Lynney Tarnow jump for a block against Oregon on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin outside hitter Decelise Champion prepares to spike the ball against Oregon on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin outside hitter Audrey Flanagan spikes the ball against Oregon on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer sets the ball for a spike against Oregon on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin outside hitter Audrey Flanagan gets her arm on the ball for a spike against Oregon on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer yells in celebration after a point against Oregon on Thursday at the UW Field House in Madison.
