October 26, 2026 | Volleyball
Rightside earns fourth B1G Freshman of the Week honor
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin volleyball freshman Decelise Champion has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week for her performances against No. 20 Washington and Michigan, the conference announced Monday afternoon.
Champion put up back-to-back matches of 20 kills to earn her fourth Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor. The Puerto Rican native paced the Badger offense with 4.44 kills per set, 4.89 points per set, while adding 2.11 digs per set. Against Washington, Champion also achieved her third double-double of the season with a 20 kill, 11 dig performance. The 6-foot-6 freshman also clipped a .347 hitting percentage (40-7-95) over the course of the weekend.
Five-time First Team All-American, Dana Rettke was recognized nine times as a freshman (Big Ten record), while outside hitter and two-time All-American Molly Haggerty was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week five times.
Next up, the Badgers prepare for a West Coast trip as the team prepares to take on USC and UCLA beginning Friday, October 30 at 9 PM CT on B1G+.
Champion put up back-to-back matches of 20 kills to earn her fourth Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor. The Puerto Rican native paced the Badger offense with 4.44 kills per set, 4.89 points per set, while adding 2.11 digs per set. Against Washington, Champion also achieved her third double-double of the season with a 20 kill, 11 dig performance. The 6-foot-6 freshman also clipped a .347 hitting percentage (40-7-95) over the course of the weekend.
Five-time First Team All-American, Dana Rettke was recognized nine times as a freshman (Big Ten record), while outside hitter and two-time All-American Molly Haggerty was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week five times.
Next up, the Badgers prepare for a West Coast trip as the team prepares to take on USC and UCLA beginning Friday, October 30 at 9 PM CT on B1G+.
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