Unbeaten Wisconsin Volleyball Stays Perfect in Big Ten Play
Wisconsin outside hitter Julia Orzol (22) and outside hitter Sarah Franklin (13) celebrate their win over Marquette after their volleyball match Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis. Official attendance was 17,037 making it the largest indoor regular-season crowd for a volleyball match in NCAA history and the largest crowd to see a women s sporting event in Wisconsin history.
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On Sunday afternoon at the UW Field House, the Wisconsin volleyball team took their record to a brilliant 13-0, and 4-0 in the Big Ten, after demolishing the Michigan Wolverines in straight sets: 25-13, 25-15, 25-14.
Dominating from the Start
The Badgers, right from the first serve, took control of the game. A service ace from MJ Hammill put them ahead at 10-3. Sarah Franklin extended the lead further with a 5-0 serving run, allowing Wisconsin to secure the first set at 25-13.
Steady Gains in the Second Set
In the second set, the Badgers showed no signs of letting up. Another impressive service ace from Franklin gave them an early lead, which they expanded to 18-11 before Michigan called a timeout. Wisconsin closed the set at 25-15.
A Clean Sweep to Finish
The Badgers dominated the Wolverines again in the third set. Devyn Robinson managed 6 kills (13 overall) and Gülce Güçtek had a service ace. Wisconsin finished the set with a 25-14 win.
In a special moment between the second and third sets, the 2013 National Runners-up were honored on their ten-year anniversary.
Wisconsin recorded an impressive .416 hitting percentage for the match, their best of the season. The Badgers are now set to take on Iowa this Wednesday, October 4, with the first serve slated for 7 p.m.