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3 takeaways from Wisconsin volleyball's spring win over Northern Illinois
TL;DR
Wisconsin volleyball defeated Northern Illinois in four sets, concluding their spring schedule. The match featured competitive play with multiple ties and lead changes, showcasing areas for improvement for the Badgers.
Key points
- Wisconsin volleyball won four sets against Northern Illinois
- Match scores were 25-18, 25-18, 25-13, 25-22
- The match featured 13 ties and six lead changes
- Wisconsin had a 12-0 scoring run in the third set
- Northern Illinois fielded only eight players
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MADISON – Wisconsin volleyball got one last tune-up in the spring.
The Badgers, while showing some things that still need to be tuned up, ultimately won four sets against Northern Illinois, 25-18, 25-18, 25-13, 25-22, on April 24 at the UW Field House to conclude their spring schedule.
UW and Northern Illinois planned to play four sets regardless of the outcome of the first three sets (although they did not record stats for the fourth set).
The second and third sets had a combined 13 ties and six lead changes in the four sets as the Badgers faced a Northern Illinois team with only eight players (and no players taller than 6-foot-2). UW broke free in the third set with a 12-0 scoring run, but the fourth set was tied as late as 21-21.
Here are three takeaways from the Badgers’ win:
Eva Travis, Jaela Auguste again have starring roles (and highlight-worthy kills)
Eva Travis’ first spring after playing in the Big West ended with a big performance against Northern Illinois, recording 10 kills while hitting .643 as she started the first two sets and subbed in for the third set.
“Eva’s getting a lot better,” Sheffield said. “That’s not to say that she hasn’t had a great first freshman and sophomore year because she did. But where she’s been the last two weeks versus the first month here – she’s really settling in and becoming the player that we thought she was capable of being when we went after her in the portal.”
Fellow transfer Jaela Auguste also had 10 kills while hitting .769 and recording four blocks. Sheffield will especially remember one of those 10 kills – an authoritative blow off a one-handed set by Charlie Fuerbringer that excited the UW Field House crowd.
“That’s probably one of the top five highlights this building has even seen,” Sheffield said. “Unfortunately, we threw the next ball into the net when we were serving. But for that one fleeting moment, that was a pretty sweet play.”
Travis and Auguste’s starring roles were a similar story as six days earlier, when Travis had eight kills and Auguste had 10 against UW-Green Bay. Auguste also had six blocks in the road win.
Q&A
What were the final scores of the Wisconsin volleyball match against Northern Illinois?
Wisconsin won the match with scores of 25-18, 25-18, 25-13, and 25-22.
How did Wisconsin volleyball perform in the spring match against Northern Illinois?
Wisconsin displayed strong performance but also showed areas needing improvement, particularly during competitive moments in the match.
What were the key moments in the Wisconsin vs. Northern Illinois volleyball match?
Key moments included a 12-0 scoring run by Wisconsin in the third set and a tied score of 21-21 in the fourth set.
How many players did Northern Illinois have during the match against Wisconsin?
Northern Illinois had only eight players available for the match.
