Wisconsin volleyball rises to No. 6 in AVCA poll after Nebraska loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Wisconsin volleyball moved up to No. 6 in the AVCA coaches poll on October 12, despite a three-set loss to No. 1 Nebraska. The Badgers previously dropped to No. 7 but earned a ranking bump following a three-set victory against then-No. 24 Illinois. Wisconsin now holds an 11-5 overall record and a 5-1 mark in Big Ten play. They will next compete against unranked Maryland at home on October 16 and visit Iowa on October 18.
- •Wisconsin lost to No. 1 Nebraska in three sets.
- •Badgers recorded a three-set win over then-No. 24 Illinois.
- •Wisconsin moved to No. 6 after previously being ranked No. 7.
- •Their overall record stands at 11-5, with a 5-1 Big Ten record.
- •Wisconsin's next matches are against Maryland and Iowa.
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Where Wisconsin volleyball ranks in AVCA poll after Nebraska loss
"Wisconsin volleyball’s loss to the top team in the country did not hurt the Badgers’ standing in the AVCA coaches poll.
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