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Photos: Former Wisconsin Badgers compete in new professional volleyball league
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A collection of photos of former Wisconsin Badgers Danielle Hart and Sydney Hilley competing for the Omaha Supernovas in the new Pro Volleyball Federation.
Omaha Supernovas' Sydney Hilley (2) hits the ball during the second set of a Pro Volleyball Match against the Atlanta Vibe at CHI Health Center in Omaha on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.
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Omaha Supernovas' Sydney Hilley (2) sets the ball in the Atlanta Vibe vs. Omaha Supernovas Pro Volleyball Federation inaugural match at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.
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Omaha Supernovas' Paige Briggs (13) and Danielle Hart (81) go up to block a hit by Vegas Thrill's Gabby Gonzales (15) in the Vegas Thrill vs. Omaha Supernovas professional volleyball match at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. The Vegas Thrill won the match in five sets.
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Omaha Supernovas' Sydney Hilley (2) hits the ball against San Diego Mojo's Hannah Tapp (8) and Temi Thomas-Ailara (19) during the third set of a Pro Volleyball Match at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.
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Omaha Supernovas' Danielle Hart (81) hits the ball during the third set of a Pro Volleyball Match against the San Diego Mojo at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.
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Omaha Supernovas' Sydney Hilley (2) sets the ball during the fourth set of a Pro Volleyball Federation match against the Atlanta Vibe at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
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Omaha Supernovas' Danielle Hart (81) goes up to spike hte ball during the third set of a Pro Volleyball Match against the San Diego Mojo at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.
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Omaha Supernovas' Sydney Hilley (2) sets the ball during the first set of a Pro Volleyball Federation match against the Orlando Valkyries at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Omaha Supernovas' Jess Schaben-Lansman (10) and Danielle Hart (81) go up to block against the San Diego Mojo during the first set of a Pro Volleyball Match at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.
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Omaha Supernovas' Sydney Hilley (2) hits the ball during the third set of a Pro Volleyball Federation match against the Orlando Valkyries at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Omaha Supernovas' Danielle Hart (81) spikes the ball during the first set of a Pro Volleyball Match against the San Diego Mojo at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.
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Omaha Supernovas' Danielle Hart (81) is introduced with the Supernovas team during the first set of a Pro Volleyball Match against the Atlanta Vibe at CHI Health Center in Omaha on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.
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Omaha Supernovas' Danielle Hart (81) waits to serve the ball in the Atlanta Vibe vs. Omaha Supernovas Pro Volleyball Federation inaugural match at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Atlanta Vibe won the match in five sets.
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Atlanta Vibe's Shelly Fanning (3) goes up to block against Omaha Supernovas' Danielle Hart (81) during the first set of a Pro Volleyball Match at CHI Health Center in Omaha on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.
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