Kelly Sheffield provides Wisconsin volleyball injury update on Auguste and Egan

Wisconsin volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield confirmed on August 31 that middle blocker Jaela Auguste remains sidelined but could return to the court soon. Auguste missed the team’s recent matches at the Opening Spike Classic and previously dealt with an abdominal strain earlier in the season. Meanwhile, outside hitter Grace Egan was absent for the August 30 loss to No. 4 Pittsburgh due to a coach’s decision rather than an injury. Sheffield stated the team is managing Egan’s workload after she missed the spring and summer training periods. The Badgers face a challenging early-season schedule and prepare to host No. 17 Florida on September 2 and Auburn on September 3 as part of the Big Ten/SEC Challenge. Wisconsin holds a 1-3 record against top-tier competition following a stretch of games against teams ranked seventh or higher in the preseason poll.

• 7:06 PMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin’s Kelly Sheffield gives update on Jaela Auguste, Grace Egan