Wisconsin volleyball tops Butler in exhibition match, survives fourth set
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Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Wisconsin volleyball defeated Butler in an exhibition match on August 14, winning the first three sets convincingly at the UW Field House by scores of 25-14, 25-10, and 25-13. However, the Bulldogs showed resilience in the unofficial fourth set, taking an early lead before the Badgers rallied to win 30-28. Grace Lopez and Grace Egan excelled at the service line, combining for six aces in the first set, contributing to Wisconsin's total of 14 aces. Coach Sheffield noted a sluggish start to the fourth set, but praised the effort from both teams as Wisconsin regrouped to secure the match. Wisconsin will face tougher competition soon in the early season.
- •Wisconsin won the first three sets decisively against Butler.
- •Butler led 10-2 in the fourth set before Wisconsin's comeback.
- •Grace Lopez and Grace Egan had a combined six aces in the first set.
- •Wisconsin finished the match with 14 service aces in total.
- •The match was held at the UW Field House with 6,261 attendees.
- 3:15 AMYahoo Sports — 3 takeaways from Wisconsin's exhibition win, surprising fourth set
"Wisconsin volleyball swept Butler in straight sets before running into some adversity in the unofficial fourth set.
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