Grace Egan makes limited return for Wisconsin in loss to Washington

Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan returned to the court during the fourth set of the Badgers' match against No. 21 Washington on October 23. Egan, who had been sidelined for several weeks due to a back injury, entered the game with her team trailing 24-18 but did not play in the fifth set. Coach Kelly Sheffield noted that Egan's limited participation was a calculated decision to energize the crowd. Egan previously missed 13 matches while the Badgers went 11-2, with both losses against ranked teams. Her return marked a milestone in her recovery, following a September injury that caused significant stress for her.

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