Wisconsin volleyball tops Butler in exhibition match, survives fourth set

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Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Wisconsin volleyball tops Butler in exhibition match, survives fourth set
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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.

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  • 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.
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Wisconsin volleyball swept Butler in straight sets before running into some adversity in the unofficial fourth set.

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