Wisconsin volleyball alumni take down current squad in preseason match

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Wisconsin volleyball alumni take down current squad in preseason match
Summary

The Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team faced their alumni in a preseason match on August 9, 2026, resulting in a 3-1 loss for the current roster. The alumni, featuring professional players, captured the first two sets with scores of 25-21 and 25-23. Wisconsin secured a narrow victory in the third set, 25-21, but the alumni responded by taking the fourth set, 25-22. Mimi Colyer led the alumni with 12 kills, while Audrey Flanagan topped Wisconsin's performance with 17 kills. The match served as a key kickoff for the 2026 season, highlighting the talent of both the alumni and the current team.

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  • •Wisconsin played against their alumni team on August 9, 2026.
  • •Alumni won the match 3-1, taking the first two sets.
  • •Wisconsin won the third set but lost the fourth.
  • •Mimi Colyer recorded 12 kills for the alumni.
  • •Audrey Flanagan led Wisconsin with 17 kills.
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Wisconsin Badgers volleyball head coach Kelly Sheffield kicked off the 2026 season with a sold-out showdown against former alumni.

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The Wisconsin Badgers couldn't have asked for a better way to kick off the upcoming 2026 volleyball season.

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