MADISON, Wis. - The No. 6 Wisconsin volleyball program is back in action on Tuesday, Sept. 9, as they prepare to host in-state foe Milwaukee at the UW Field House. The match is set to begin at 7:00 p.m. CT and will be streamed on B1G+.
The Badgers (3-1) will play their fifth consecutive home match, welcoming the Panthers (0-5) for the second time in as many years. Last season, UW cruised to a sweep against Milwaukee (25-13, 25-13, 25-14). Setter Charlie Fuerbringer enjoyed a quality performance, turning in a double-double with 35 assists and 10 digs.
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The Badgers are coming off of a pair of sweeps this past weekend, taking down UC Davis and Chicago State in back-to-back days.
Outside hitters Mimi Colyer and Grace Egan each racked up double-digit kills against the Aggies on Thursday, Sept. 4, to lead the way for Wisconsin. Middle blocker Alicia Andrew finished with eight kills on 10 attempts—providing the Badgers with zero errors to finish with a hitting percentage of .800, a season-high.
It was a full team effort on Friday for Wisconsin against the Panthers, as the Badgers set a season-best on the offensive end—swinging .444 (45 - 9 -81). They also turned in 11 service aces in the process, led by outside hitter Una Vajagic's five on the evening.
UW will take on their first road test of the year on Friday, Sept. 12, as they head south to Atlanta to take on No. 21 Georgia Tech. The match will be televised on ESPN2, and will start at 6:00 p.m. CT.
