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Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) spikes the ball for a point against the defense of Wisconsin Alumni players Alicia Andrew, left, and Sarah Franklin (13) during the teams’ Alumni Exhibition match on Saturday at the Wisconsin Fieldhouse in Madison.
Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) yells after defeating Florida on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) makes a save during the team’s Alumni Exhibition match against former Badger players on Saturday at the Wisconsin Fieldhouse in Madison.
Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) and middle blocker Lynney Tarnow (20) celebrate after a point against Florida on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) yells after defeating Florida on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Photos: Wisconsin, Michigan battle in Big Ten volleyball showdown
Wisconsin outside hitter Decelise Champion (16) puts a shot past Michigan middle blocker Jenna Hanes (12) and opposite Cymarah Gordon (3) in the first set of a game at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin outside hitter Eva Travis (5) hits the ball past Michigan opposite Lydia Johnson (5) and middle blocker Ece Senyapici (4) in the second set of a game at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin middle blocker Jaela Auguste (4) and setter Charlie Fuerbringer (24) block a shot by Michigan in the fourth set of a game at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin libero/defensive specialist Kristen Simon (7) goes for the ball in the fourth set of a game against Michigan at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin outside hitter Eva Travis (5) celebrates a point with teammates in the second set of a game against Michigan at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin outside hitter Decelise Champion (16) hits the ball past Michigan opposite Lydia Johnson (5) in the third set of a game at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin libero/defensive specialist Kristen Simon (7) goes for the ball in the third set of a game against Michigan at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin outside hitter Audrey Flanagan (22) hits the ball against Michigan opposite Lydia Johnson (5) in the third set of a game against Michigan at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin volleyball players celebrate a point, including setter Charlie Fuerbringer (24) and middle blocker Jaela Auguste (4) in the third set of a game against Michigan at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin middle blocker Lynney Tarnow (20) blocks a shot against Michigan in the fourth set of a game at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin libero/defensive specialist Anna Bardaro (2) hits the ball in the third set of a game against Michigan at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield talks with players during the fourth set of a game against Michigan at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin middle blocker Lynney Tarnow (20) hits the ball past Michigan middle blocker Jenna Hanes (12) in the third set of a game at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin outside hitter Eva Travis (5) slaps hands with fans as she is introduced at the start of a game against Michigan at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin volleyball players, including, from left, outside hitter Audrey Flanagan (22), middle blocker Jaela Auguste (4), setter Charlie Fuerbringer (24) and libero/defensive specialist Anna Bardaro (2), celebrate in the fourth set of a game against Michigan at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin middle blocker Jaela Auguste (4) puts the ball past Michigan outside hitter Ella Demetrician (9) in the first set of a game at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Fans celebrate an ace from Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer (24) in the second set of a game against Michigan at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer (24) and middle blocker Jaela Auguste (4) block a shot by Michigan outside hitter Ella Demetrician (9) in the second set of a game at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
