(UW ATHLETICS) – The Badgers (16-4, 9-3) burst out of the gates in set one, led by outside hitter Mimi Colyer, who notched eight kills on eight attempts to begin the match.
UW provided a 7-0 run behind the service of setter Addy Horner, as she racked up a kill in that time period to help build a 15-5 advantage. The Badgers then cruised to a set one win, concluded by a quality swing from outside hitter Una Vajagic.
In set two, Wisconsin strung together another run to create separation, jumping out to a 12-4 lead after winning six consecutive rallies.
The Badgers accumulated four service aces in set two, finishing the match with seven in comparison to the Buckeyes’ (3-17, 0-12) one. Wisconsin’s seven service aces is their second-highest mark in their 11 conference matches.
Middle blocker Carter Booth finished off set two with a kill of her own to wrap up a 25-12 victory. Booth ended her afternoon with a hitting percentage of .500 (8 – 1 – 14).
Set three was more of the same for Wisconsin, as the Badgers once again used a 6-0 run in the middle to pull away from Ohio State. Colyer tallied three more kills during that span, terminating 17 on the day to lead UW. The senior has now finished with double-digit kills in 18 of the Badgers’ 19 matches.
Sophomore Tosia Seranowinska earned a block during the latter half of set three, marking the first of her collegiate career.
Wisconsin went on to close it out, not allowing the Buckeyes to score over 15 points during the entirety of the match. The Badgers held Ohio State to a .078 swinging percentage, the sixth time that UW has held their opponent to under .100 this season. Libero Kristen Simon continued to help in that department, as she provided 10 digs for her 11th-straight match with double-digit totals.
In her return to the Covelli Center, right side Grace Egan tied her career-high in hitting percentage at .667 (7 – 1 – 9), ending her weekend with 16 kills and only two attack errors in a pair of matches. Egan also contributed three service aces in Sunday’s battle.
With the help of Egan and others, the Badgers put together their strongest offensive showing of the year by hitting .458 (44 – 6 – 83).
Badgers women’s soccer advances in Big Ten tournament: WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. –The No. 5-seeded Wisconsin women’s soccer team shut out No. 4-seeded Iowa, 3-0.
How it Happened
First Half
The Badgers took control right from the start.
Adee Boer put Wisconsin on the board in the 11th minute off an assist from Ella Ottey.
Wisconsin continued to dominate the half, leading Iowa in shots (7-5), shots on goal (5-1), and corners (3-1).
Second Half
The Badgers doubled their lead in the 51st minute when Brooke Allen scored on an empty net.
Taylor Gordon sealed the victory in the 73rd minute, cleaning up a loose ball in front of the goal.
Drew Stover recorded her 10th shutout of the season, saving all three shots she faced.
Wisconsin outshot Iowa 17-12 overall, 12-3 in shots on goal, and 6-2 in corner kicks.
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