For a fourth time in five seasons, the Wisconsin Badgers are Final Four bound after beating the Oregon Ducks 3-1 (25-22, 25-22, 25-27, 25-18) in a thrilling battle in the UW Field House.
Outside hitter Sarah Franklin led everyone with 20 kills on the night and added 11 digs for a double double as the Badgers were able to fight from behind at various points to eke out a spot in the Final Four in Tampa next week.
Head coach Kelly Sheffield said the match was a “total team effort” on a night where both teams traded haymakers and extended rallies that
“We had no give up tonight,” Sheffield said.