Wisconsin Badgers women's volleyball
women's volleyball team of the University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Badgers women's volleyball is the team representing the University of Wisconsin–Madison in NCAA Division I women's volleyball. The university has a rich volleyball tradition, with origins dating back to 1974. They won a national title in 2021. They have had eleven head coaches since the team's inception. In the 2021 season, they ranked second in attendance among all Division I volleyball programs, averaging 7,540 fans over 15 regular season matches.
Elite Eight appearances
The Badgers have reached the Elite Eight in the NCAA Division I women's volleyball tournament 16 times.
1997
Under coach John Cook, the Badgers achieved a 30–3 overall record, which was the best record since the team's inception (until they reached 31–3 in 2021), the team had a bye to the second round, where they beat Central Florida 3–0, and in the Sweet Sixteen, the team beat Notre Dame 3–1. The team lost to Florida 3–2 in the Elite Eight.
1998
The Badgers' overall record was 30–5, and reached the Elite Eight. The Badgers beat Arkansas-Little Rock 3–0 in the first round, San Diego 3–0 in the second round, and UCSB 3–2 in the Sweet Sixteen.
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