It is no surprise that fifth-year Sarah Franklin was able to win another Big Ten’s Player of the Year title. Last year she exceeded expectations, earning the award with a total of 497 kills, sitting at a 0.298 hitting percentage, as well as 15 aces for the outside hitter.
In the 2024 season, she surpassed these statistics only halfway through. After the Badger win against Texas A&M on Dec. 13, Franklin shot a total of 523 kills over the net and more than doubled her aces from her previous season to 39.
To say Franklin was ready for the No.