Wisconsin Badgers ranked No. 6 in preseason volleyball poll
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Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers are ranked No. 6 in the AVCA preseason poll ahead of the 2026 NCAA volleyball season. The Badgers trail the Nebraska Cornhuskers, who secured the top spot with the majority of first-place votes. Texas follows at No. 2, Kentucky takes No. 3, and Pittsburgh sits at No. 4. The Badgers begin their season against Kentucky on August 21 at 8:00 p.m.
- •Wisconsin Badgers ranked No. 6 in AVCA preseason poll.
- •Nebraska ranked No. 1 overall with 57 first-place votes.
- •Season opener against Kentucky set for August 21 at 8:00 p.m.
- •Texas and Kentucky follow Nebraska in the top three.
- •Poll hints at competitive in this volleyball season.
- 4:19 PMYahoo Sports — Badgers narrowly miss out on Top 5 of preseason poll
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