Wisconsin Volleyball Huskers Destroy Badgers In Straight Sets In Madison In Shocker

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Wisconsin Volleyball: Huskers Destroy Badgers in Straight Sets in Madison in Shocker

Nebraska Dominates Wisconsin in Straight Sets

In a stunning upset, the Nebraska Cornhuskers swept the Wisconsin Badgers in straight sets on Friday night in Madison. The Huskers, who entered the match unranked, controlled the game from start to finish, winning 25-17, 25-20, and 25-18.

The Badgers, who were ranked No. 6 in the country, were without their star player, Dana Rettke, who is out with an injury. But even without Rettke, Wisconsin was expected to be a tough opponent for Nebraska.

However, the Huskers played with great energy and determination, and they were able to take advantage of Wisconsin's mistakes. Nebraska hit .360 as a team, while Wisconsin hit just .167. The Huskers also had a 10-4 advantage in blocks.

Keys to Nebraska's Victory

There were several key factors that contributed to Nebraska's victory.

Implications for Both Teams

Nebraska's victory is a big boost for the Huskers' NCAA Tournament hopes. The Huskers are now 17-11 overall and 10-8 in the Big Ten. They are currently in sixth place in the conference standings, but they have a chance to move up with a strong finish to the season.

Wisconsin's loss is a setback for the Badgers' Big Ten title hopes. The Badgers are now 20-6 overall and 12-6 in the Big Ten. They are currently in third place in the conference standings, but they are now two games behind Nebraska.

The two teams will meet again on November 23 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The match is expected to be a close one, and it could have a big impact on the Big Ten standings.

Additional Information

For more information on the Nebraska Huskers volleyball team, visit their website at huskers.com. For more information on the Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team, visit their website at uwbadgers.com.