Badgers return home to wrap up spring play

Friday, April 24

Madison, WI

6 PM

Wisconsin Badgers

Northern Illinois University

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Badgers celebrate after a rally against Green Bay.

Badgers return home to wrap up spring play

April 22, 2026 | Volleyball

Wisconsin hosts NIU at UW Field House

By: Maddox Durst

Venue	UW Field House \| Madison, Wis.
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MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin volleyball team is set to return to the UW Field House for the first time this spring to take on Northern Illinois on Friday, April 24, at 6:00 p.m. CT to complete its 2026 spring schedule.

The match will be streamed on B1G+, as fans can follow along with live stats with the link, here. The two programs will automatically play four sets on Friday night. Autographs from the team will be available after the match as well.

The Badgers enter the contest with a pair of wins under their belt throughout the spring, defeating Marquette (25-13, 18-25, 25-22, 25-21) in four sets, while sweeping Green Bay (25-13, 25-9, 25-12) last weekend.

Newcomers for UW have settled in early on, highlighted by middle blocker Jaela Auguste and outside hitter Eva Travis. The two hitters combined for 18 kills and zero attacks errors last weekend against the Phoenix, swinging .581 (18 - 0 - 31) at the Kress Center

Freshmen Halle Thompson, Lynney Tarnow, Isabella Hoppe, Kymora Scott and Audrey Flanagan have also seen ample playing time throughout the first two matches, too.

As for the returners, outside hitter Madison Quest led the Badgers in kills versus the Golden Eagles to kick off the spring—tallying 10. Setter Charlie Fuerbringer orchestrated the offense at an efficient clip in Green Bay, earning a double-double with 28 assists and 11 digs in three sets of action. On the defensive end, libero Kristen Simon has excelled, turning in a combined 24 digs over her first two spring exhibitions.

Fans can also catch Badger alumnae, Tiffany Clark, suiting up for Northern Illinois.