About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement MADISON – The voters in the AVCA coaches poll are not quite as high on Wisconsin volleyball as the NCAA selection committee.
The Badgers are No. 6 in the Oct. 19 update to the coaches poll. That is the same as where they were in the previous week's coaches poll and two spots below where the NCAA selection committee slotted them in the in-season top 16.
The rankings follow a 2-0 week for UW with wins over unranked Maryland and Iowa – two teams that are a combined 3-13 in Big Ten matches. UW now has a 13-5 overall record, 7-1 Big Ten record and 8-5 record against ranked opponents.
Other ranked Big Ten teams include No. 1 Nebraska, No. 10 Oregon, No. 12 Purdue, No. 16 Penn State, No. 18 Indiana, No. 20 Minnesota and No. 21 Washington. Teams receiving votes include Michigan State, UCLA and Illinois.
The Badgers will face No. 21 Washington on Oct. 23 and unranked Michigan on Oct. 25 at the UW Field House.
Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) hits the ball past Florida middle blocker Brooklyn Briscoe (4) during their match Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Wisconsin outside hitter Audrey Flanagan (22) hits the ball after a save by libero/defensive specialist Anna Bardaro (2) during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Florida in five sets. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Wisconsin libero/defensive specialist Kristen Simon (7) watches a spike past outside hitter Grace Lopez (23) during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield reacts to getting a yellow card during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Florida in five sets. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield receives a yellow card for colorful language during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Florida in five sets. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Lopez (23) serves during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Lopez (23) serves during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Wisconsin outside hitter Eva Travis (5) spikes the ball during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Wisconsin outside hitter Audrey Flanagan (22) hits the ball during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Wisconsin outside hitter Audrey Flanagan (22) serves during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Florida middle blocker Alec Rothe (25) and opposite Logan King (8) react to a point during their match against Wisconsin Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Wisconsin libero/defensive specialist Kristen Simon (7) sets the ball during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) is shown during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Wisconsin outside hitter Audrey Flanagan (22) is shown during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Wisconsin libero/defensive specialist Kristen Simon (7) is unable to make a save during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Wisconsin middle blocker Lynney Tarnow (20) is shown during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Wisconsin libero/defensive specialist Kristen Simon (7) serves during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Florida opposite Logan King (8) hits the ball past Wisconsin middle blocker Kymora Scott (88) and outside hitter Eva Travis (5) during their match Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Florida setter Alexis Stucky (5) hits the ball past Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer (24) and Kymora Scott (88) during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Wisconsin basketball player Braeden Carrington, front right, cheers with fans during the Wisconsin women’s volleyball match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Florida in five sets. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield is shown before their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield is shown during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield is shown during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Wisconsin outside hitter Decelise Champion, right, is shown before their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield talks to outside hitter Audrey Flanagan (22) during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 1 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) hits the ball past Florida middle blocker Brooklyn Briscoe (4) during their match Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 1 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) hits the ball past Florida middle blocker Brooklyn Briscoe (4) during their match Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 2 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Wisconsin outside hitter Audrey Flanagan (22) hits the ball after a save by libero/defensive specialist Anna Bardaro (2) during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Florida in five sets. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 3 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Wisconsin libero/defensive specialist Kristen Simon (7) watches a spike past outside hitter Grace Lopez (23) during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 4 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield reacts to getting a yellow card during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Florida in five sets. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 5 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield receives a yellow card for colorful language during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Florida in five sets. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 6 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Lopez (23) serves during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 7 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Lopez (23) serves during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 8 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Wisconsin outside hitter Eva Travis (5) spikes the ball during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 9 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Wisconsin outside hitter Audrey Flanagan (22) hits the ball during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 10 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Wisconsin outside hitter Audrey Flanagan (22) serves during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 11 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Florida middle blocker Alec Rothe (25) and opposite Logan King (8) react to a point during their match against Wisconsin Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 12 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Wisconsin libero/defensive specialist Kristen Simon (7) sets the ball during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 13 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) is shown during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 14 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Wisconsin outside hitter Audrey Flanagan (22) is shown during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 15 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Wisconsin libero/defensive specialist Kristen Simon (7) is unable to make a save during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 16 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Wisconsin middle blocker Lynney Tarnow (20) is shown during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 17 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Wisconsin libero/defensive specialist Kristen Simon (7) serves during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 18 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Florida opposite Logan King (8) hits the ball past Wisconsin middle blocker Kymora Scott (88) and outside hitter Eva Travis (5) during their match Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 19 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Florida setter Alexis Stucky (5) hits the ball past Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer (24) and Kymora Scott (88) during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 20 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Wisconsin basketball player Braeden Carrington, front right, cheers with fans during the Wisconsin women’s volleyball match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Florida in five sets. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 21 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield is shown before their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 22 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield is shown during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 23 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield is shown during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 24 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Wisconsin outside hitter Decelise Champion, right, is shown before their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) 25 / 25 Wisconsin women's volleyball vs. Florida at the UW Field House Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield talks to outside hitter Audrey Flanagan (22) during their match against Florida Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Full Oct. 19 AVCA volleyball coaches poll Nebraska (all 63 first-place votes)
Wisconsin libero/defensive specialist goes for a dig in the Badgers' four-set win over Marquette at the UW Field House in Madison on Sept. 17, 2026. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Where Wisconsin volleyball ranks in AVCA poll after Maryland, Iowa wins
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