Despite Minnesota loss, Wisconsin volleyball shows they can still dominate

The introduction of four freshman, including the starting setter and libero, led to a rocky start for the Badgers. Now they are looking ready for another deep tournament run. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES Wisconsin started the year worse than any year since 2019, losing four of their first 11 matches. That is not how fans are used to seeing their team. The Badgers have gone … Continue reading Despite Minnesota loss, Wisconsin volleyball shows they can still dominate

PHOTO GALLERY: #9th-ranked Wisconsin Volleyball sweeps previously undefeated Washington

Taking on their new Big Ten rival, the Badgers tagged the formerly 13-0 Huskies with their first loss of the season, and improved their own record to 9-4 and 3-1 in conference. https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); New Big Ten members the #24th-ranked Washington Huskies came into the UW Field House Sunday sporting a perfect 13-0 record. They limped out of Madison after the … Continue reading PHOTO GALLERY: #9th-ranked Wisconsin Volleyball sweeps previously undefeated Washington

PHOTO GALLERY: Wisconsin Badgers Volleyball dominant victory over Texas A&M

The No. 8-ranked Wisconsin Badgers Volleyball Team defeated Texas A&M at the Field House to win their sixth straight match and improve to 6-3 on the season. Photographer Ben Donahue made this visual essay of the match against Texas A&M. https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969Continue reading PHOTO GALLERY: Wisconsin Badgers Volleyball dominant victory over Texas A&M

RETURNING STARS AND FRESH FACES: Meet the 2024 Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team

Coming off a Final Four appearance in 2023 and a national championship in 2022, the senior-heavy group is looking for more. They will need help from their promising freshman. Saige Damrow Position: Libero Height: 5-8 Class: Redshirt Freshman Hometown: Howards Grove, Wisconsin Major: Communication Arts Missed most of the 2023 season with a knee injury. Carly Anderson Position: Setter Height: 5-9 Class: Graduate Student Hometown: … Continue reading RETURNING STARS AND FRESH FACES: Meet the 2024 Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team

PHOTO GALLERY: Wisconsin Badgers Volleyball victory over in-state rival Marquette

The No. 7-ranked Wisconsin Badgers Volleyball Team defeated in-state rival Marquette in four sets Tuesday in their match at the Kohl Center to improve to 4-3 on the season. Photographer Ben Donahue made this visual essay of the match against Marquette. Badger Stripes is an online sports news organization that provides in-depth coverage of Wisconsin athletics. Follow us on Facebook or X. Continue reading PHOTO GALLERY: Wisconsin Badgers Volleyball victory over in-state rival Marquette

An image of Anna Smrek of the Wisconsin Volleyball Team

Working in freshmen to star lineup, Badger Volleyball regains footing after rough start

The powerhouse Wisconsin volleyball program has stumbled early against top competition, but signs suggest the team is turning a corner. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES Starting the 2024 season 0-3 was not what fans of No. 8-ranked Wisconsin volleyball — now 4-3 overall — expected after climbing to the NCAA tournament semifinals last year. The Badgers had a tough draw for their first match of … Continue reading Working in freshmen to star lineup, Badger Volleyball regains footing after rough start

A photo of Wisconsin volleyball players Anna Smrek, Sydney Reed and CC Crawford.

FINAL FOUR BOUND: Get to know the Wisconsin volleyball team

Only four teams remain in the 2023 college volleyball season, and for the fourth time in the past five years, the Wisconsin Badgers are once again in that group. Before they face off against a very talented Texas team on Dec. 14 in the Final Four, meet the players who helped the Wisconsin volleyball team get here. #0 Sydney Reed Senior Libero 5’6″ Glenelg, Maryland … Continue reading FINAL FOUR BOUND: Get to know the Wisconsin volleyball team

The Badgers celebrate a point against Florida earlier in the 2023 season.

Six matches stand between Wisconsin volleyball and another National Championship – how do they stack up against the competition?

Despite losing two matches in November, the Badgers look primed for another deep run in December By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES It’s been a whirlwind of a volleyball season, which started with Nebraska setting the all-time attendance record for a women’s sport in August, and ended with the undefeated and No. 1-ranked Cornhuskers losing to the Wisconsin Badgers in straight sets to end the regular season. … Continue reading Six matches stand between Wisconsin volleyball and another National Championship – how do they stack up against the competition?

From left, Anna Smrek, Gülce Güçtekin and Julia Orzol of the Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team are international student-athletes, so they cannot profit from their Name, Image and Likeness on U.S. soil. Photos courtesy of UW Athletics.

International college athletes can’t profit in the U.S. A bill in the Senate would change that.

Several players on the Wisconsin volleyball squad are foreign and can’t earn in the U.S. due to their student visas. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES After decades of watching athletic departments rake in millions on their labor without receiving any of it, college athletes can finally profit off their name, image and likeness. These NIL payments can be for any service, including autographs, live appearances, … Continue reading International college athletes can’t profit in the U.S. A bill in the Senate would change that.

Team photos (from left to right) of Devyn Robinson, Sarah Franklin and Izzy Ashburn.

How much Wisconsin Badger Volleyball players charge for NIL services

While they aren’t charging as much as some of the football players, Badger volleyball player autographs will still get pricey. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES With college players now able to profit from deals involving their Name, Image and Likeness, also known as NIL, the Wisconsin Badger volleyball team post the prices for a variety of services student athletes offer through their opendorse portal. Services include … Continue reading How much Wisconsin Badger Volleyball players charge for NIL services