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Wisconsin coach Kelly Sheffield, from left, freshman setter Charlie Fuerbringer senior outside hitter Sarah Franklin speak after a loss at Nebraska in the NCAA Tournament.
Photos: Wisconsin volleyball battles Notre Dame in exhibition match
Wisconsin middle blocker Carter Booth (52) is introduced before the game against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield tosses a ball off the court during the game against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin setter Addy Horner (2) jumps to set the ball against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin middle blocker Carter Booth (52) can’t reach the ball before it hits the ground against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) dives for a ball against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32), left, and middle blocker Carter Booth (52) wait for a serve from Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield, right, talks to defensive specialist Aniya Warren (16) before a serve against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin setter Addy Horner (2) sets the ball for middle blocker Alicia Andrew (17) against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) spikes the ball against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Mimi Coyler (15) spikes the ball against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) spikes the ball against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) points while celebrating after a point against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield high-fives players during a time out while playing Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin player collide while going for a ball against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Madison Quest (10) spikes the ball against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin celebrates after winning a set against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin middle blocker Carter Booth (52) celebrates after a block against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin celebrates after a point against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin middle blocker Carter Booth (52) takes the court before playing Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) watches as the ball flies in the air before a serve against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin players react after losing a point to Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin players on the backline wait for a serve from Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
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Wisconsin plays Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wi.
