Wisconsin Advances to NCAA Regional Final After Five-Set Thriller Against Texas A&M

The Badgers will face Nebraska in a highly anticipated showdown, with Sarah Franklin leading the charge after a career-defining performance.

Wisconsin defeated Texas A&M in a dramatic five-set match (25-21, 18-25, 25-19, 23-25, 15-13) to secure their spot in the NCAA regional final for the eighth consecutive year.
Sarah Franklin delivered an outstanding performance with 21 kills, including the final match point, and a .227 hitting percentage across 66 swings.
Carter Booth and Anna Smrek contributed significantly, with Booth achieving a career-high 14 kills and Smrek adding 10 kills and 9 blocks.
The Badgers will face Nebraska, their Big Ten rival, in the regional final on Sunday, with the winner advancing to the Final Four.
Franklin expressed her competitive spirit in a post-match statement, declaring, 'We’re gonna ball out no matter what,' as anticipation builds for the upcoming clash.