COLUMBUS, Ohio — For the second time in the last three seasons, the Badgers will be playing for a national championship.
🚨DOWN GOES #1🚨
The #Badgers are on to the #NCAAVB Championship!
#4 Wisconsin takes down #1 Louisville in 5 sets.
— Zach Hanley (@ZachHanley2) December 17, 2021
#4 Wisconsin took down #1 Louisville in 5 sets (25-23, 15-25, 25-21, 23-25, 15-9) to advance to Saturday’s final. Anna Smrek led the way for UW with 20 kills, Dana Rettke added in 14, and Grace Loberg finished with 13.
Sydney Hilley had 58 assists, while Lauren Barnes finished with 19 digs.
UP NEXT:
Wisconsin will face Nebraska on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN. The Badgers have won 7-straight matches against the Huskers.
Saturday’s stage is set:
Wisconsin vs. Nebraska for the 🏆 #Badgers have won 7 straight against the #Huskers (Last loss: 9/30/2017 👀👀)
— Zach Hanley (@ZachHanley2) December 17, 2021
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