Wisconsin volleyball defeats Texas A&M in five-set match
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The No. 6 Wisconsin Badgers defeated No. 19 Texas A&M in a five-set match on September 11 in College Station. The sets ended 18-25, 25-23, 23-25, 25-22, 15-11, marking a victory for Wisconsin in the debut of 16-year-old Decelise Champion. The match featured 52 ties and 17 lead changes before the Badgers secured the final points. Eva Travis led Wisconsin with 15 kills, while setter Charlie Fuerbringer recorded 43 assists and eight kills. Texas A&M middle blocker Kaia Castle contributed a career-high 19 kills in the loss. Wisconsin continues its season despite missing Jaela Auguste and Grace Egan due to injury.
- •Wisconsin won the five-set match with scores of 18-25, 25-23, 23-25, 25-22, 15-11.
- •Decelise Champion recorded eight kills and eight blocks in her Wisconsin debut.
- •Charlie Fuerbringer finished the night with 43 assists, 19 digs, and eight kills.
- •Eva Travis led the team with 15 kills, while Audrey Flanagan provided the match-clinching point.
- •Kaia Castle recorded a career-high 19 kills for Texas A&M.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — 16-year-old Decelise Champion shines in Wisconsin volleyball debut
- 4:58 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin volleyball wins five-set thriller in Decelise Champion's debut
"Decelise Champion's debut and Charlie Fuerbringer's stellar showing highlighted Wisconsin's nail-biting win against the reigning national champion.
"The Wisconsin Badgers were patiently waiting for Decelise Champion's debut, and it sure was worth the wait.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 10:30 AM16-year-old Decelise Champion shines in Wisconsin volleyball debut
The Wisconsin Badgers were patiently waiting for Decelise Champion's debut, and it sure was worth the wait.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 4:58 AMWisconsin volleyball wins five-set thriller in Decelise Champion's debut
Decelise Champion's debut and Charlie Fuerbringer's stellar showing highlighted Wisconsin's nail-biting win against the reigning national champion.
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