Wisconsin volleyball alumni take down current squad in preseason match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Takeaways from Wisconsin volleyball's preseason match vs. alumni
"Wisconsin Badgers volleyball head coach Kelly Sheffield kicked off the 2026 season with a sold-out showdown against former alumni.
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