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Wisconsin Sweeps Eastern Illinois in NCAA Opener

The win sends the No. 3 seed into a home second-round match against UNC at 7 p.m.

Overview

  • The Badgers rolled 25-11, 25-6, 25-19 for their 10th straight victory at the UW Field House.
  • Wisconsin hit .435 while holding Eastern Illinois to .022, reflecting control on both sides of the net.
  • Freshman libero Kristen Simon delivered 15 digs and two aces, driving long service runs and steady passing.
  • Middles excelled as Carter Booth hit .636 with seven kills and Alicia Andrew hit .625 with five, with setter Charlie Fuerbringer dishing 42 assists.
  • Coach Kelly Sheffield tapped into his bench, including a 4-for-4 cameo by Trinity Shadd-Ceres, ahead of Friday’s UNC matchup that sends the winner to the regional semifinals in Austin.