Wisconsin volleyball drops to No. 9 in AVCA poll after loss to Penn State
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Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Wisconsin volleyball fell to No. 9 in the Nov. 9 AVCA coaches poll. This is the Badgers' lowest ranking of the season after a four-set victory over Michigan State and a five-set defeat to then-No. 11 Penn State. With an 11-3 Big Ten record, they are tied for second place in the conference. Other ranked Big Ten teams include Nebraska at No. 1 and Penn State at No. 10. Wisconsin will next face Rutgers and Ohio State on the road on Nov. 12 and 13, respectively.
- •Wisconsin ranked No. 9 in AVCA poll as of Nov. 9
- •Badgers have an 11-3 Big Ten record
- •Wisconsin faces unranked Rutgers and Ohio State next
- •Nebraska remains No. 1 in the poll
- •Penn State is ranked No. 10 after defeating Wisconsin
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — Where Wisconsin volleyball is ranked in AVCA poll after Penn State loss
"Wisconsin volleyball fell two spots in the AVCA coaches poll after defeating Michigan State and losing to Penn State.
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