CHALLENGE: Can Grace Lopez and Wisconsin VOLLEYBALL POWER past #5 Stanford and #4 Pittsburgh?

CHALLENGE: Can Grace Lopez and Wisconsin VOLLEYBALL POWER past #5 Stanford and #4 Pittsburgh? Wisconsin Badgers volleyball faces a brutal early test as they square off against national powerhouses Stanford and Pittsburgh—can Jaela Auguste and Grace Lopez spark an upset run? With the season kicking off in high gear, the Badgers must overcome size disadvantages and a relentless schedule that includes showdowns with Lizzy Andrew’s Stanford squad and two-time National Player of the Year Olivia Babcock from Pittsburgh. Host Ryan Herrings recaps Wisconsin’s opening matches—a tough sweep by Kentucky and a resounding win over Louisville—spotlighting standout performances from August, Lopez, and Grace Egan. Key matchups include Tarnow versus Andrew in the middle, setter duels between Fuerbringer and Parks, and strategies for containing Babcock’s dominance. Will Flanagan’s athleticism and serving prowess keep the Badgers competitive against elite blocking and firepower? Get ready for a weekend that could define the Badgers’ season trajectory. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBadgers?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanAndBucky Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnBadgers Photo Credit: Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images and Jay Biggerstaff Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.