Following an impressive win versus Jackson State University on Thursday, the University of Wisconsin’s volleyball team secured their second sweep of the NCAA Tournament versus the University of Miami to advance to the Sweet 16. Miami came out fast and aggressive in the first set jumping out to a 14-9 lead. Despite this, UW was able to fight back and never let the set get away … [Read more...] about Volleyball: Wisconsin advances to Sweet 16 behind Smrek’s 15 kills
Volleyball: Wisconsin sweeps Jackson State in first round of NCAA Tournament
NCAA Tournament play hit Madison yesterday, as the University of Wisconsin women’s volleyball team welcomed in three other opponents for the first and second round of the tournament. Northern Iowa University and the University of Miami kicked things off first, with the Hurricanes using a commanding 2-0 lead to eventually win the match 3-1. Then, it was UW’s turn to begin their … [Read more...] about Volleyball: Wisconsin sweeps Jackson State in first round of NCAA Tournament
Women’s Basketball: Badgers smother Huskies through dominant interior defense
An effective combination of stifling interior defense and expeditious transition offense resulted in the University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team earning a dominant 75-54 win over Northern Illinois University and moving to 5-2 on the young season. An exciting first quarter saw six lead changes and both teams struggled to secure an advantage until UW came alive before the … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball: Badgers smother Huskies through dominant interior defense
Wisconsin conquers Western Illinois, collects fifth victory of young season
Five days removed from their 2023 Fort Myers Tip-Off victory in Florida, the University of Wisconsin vanquished Western Illinois University in a 71–49 blowout. Prior to the tip, Wisconsin honored UW forward Tyler Wahl for recently eclipsing the 1,000-point mark during his tenure as a Badger. The brief celebration heralded a wave of optimism to begin the contest — UW certainly … [Read more...] about Wisconsin conquers Western Illinois, collects fifth victory of young season
Volleyball: NCAA Tournament bracket analysis ahead of playoff action
Last Saturday marked the end of the regular NCAA volleyball season and the release of the NCAA tournament bracket. For the University of Wisconsin women’s volleyball team, who just defeated No. 1-ranked Nebraska in three sets, this tournament is their time to shine. Since UW is one of the top four seeds, they will be hosting the first four rounds of the tournament — including … [Read more...] about Volleyball: NCAA Tournament bracket analysis ahead of playoff action