Wisconsin Badgers Upset No. 3 Penn State in Volleyball Showdown
The Badgers' dominant performance ends Penn State's 15-match winning streak and reshapes the Big Ten standings.
- Wisconsin swept Penn State 3-0, with set scores of 25-23, 25-12, and 25-13, in just 90 minutes.
- This victory knocks Penn State out of the top spot in the Big Ten, leaving Nebraska as the only unbeaten team.
- Seniors Anna Smrek and Sarah Franklin led Wisconsin with 13 kills each, supported by Julia Orzol's 11 kills.
- The Badgers' defense was exceptional, blocking 11 Penn State shots and limiting them to a .117 hitting percentage.
- Wisconsin's home-court advantage at UW Field House remains formidable, contributing to their strong performance.