Wisconsin volleyball alumni match features Franklin and Colyer on August 8
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 10:01 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Wisconsin volleyball team announced an alumni match scheduled for August 8 at 6 p.m. at the UW Field House. This event will see former Badgers, including Sarah Franklin, a former national player of the year, Lauren Carlini, a 2024 Olympic silver medalist, and 2025 All-American Mimi Colyer, compete against the current team. The matchup follows a preseason exhibition against Butler on August 14, also at 6 p.m. Wisconsin holds a historical advantage over Butler, having won all three previous encounters since their last match in 2005.
- •Alumni match set for August 8 at UW Field House.
- •Sarah Franklin and Mimi Colyer will participate.
- •Preseason exhibition against Butler scheduled for August 14.
- •Wisconsin has a 3-0 all-time record against Butler.
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Sarah Franklin, Mimi Colyer headline Wisconsin volleyball alumni match roster
"Sarah Franklin and Mimi Colyer highlight the impressive group of former Badgers who will face the current Badgers in the Aug. 8 alumni match.
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