For the ninth time in the last nine years the Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team is preparing for a Sweet 16 matchup in the NCAA Tournament. On Thursday afternoon, the No. 4 Badgers (27-3 overall) face the No. 13 UCLA Bruins (25-5 overall) at the UW Field House in Madison.
In the other Madison Regional semifinal, which takes place right before the Badgers match, the No. 5 Baylor Bears (22-5 overall) take on the No. 12 Minnesota Golden Gophers (21-8 overall). The winners move on to the Elite 8 match which will also be at the Field House and takes place on Saturday night.