After surprisingly rising within the AVCA Coaches Poll, the No. 5 Wisconsin Badgers proved why they need to be referred to as a top-five group.
No. 17 Florida got here to city as a part of the inaugural Big Ten/SEC problem, however the Gators did not have sufficient left within the tank to defeat the Badgers.
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Florida, which had taken down (*5*) the night time prior in 4 units, fell to Wisconsin in an exhilarating five-set match that undoubtedly will set the tone for the remainder of the season.
Audrey Flanagan led the best way with 18 kills whereas Grace Egan added 17 and Lynney Tarnow had 16 herself.
Charlie Fuerbringer recorded her second double-double of the season with a game-high 55 assists to go together with 15 digs. Anna Bardaro had a team-high 19 digs, whereas Kristen Simon additionally added 10.
Florida’s Kamryn Chaney had a game-high 22 kills, however ultimately, it wasn’t sufficient to get the job performed. Florida had a better hitting share (.265) than the Badgers (.257) and dedicated 11 fewer errors, however Wisconsin held on and put collectively a win in opposition to a group that has notoriously had its quantity.
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Where to look at No. 5 Wisconsin volleyball vs. No. 17 Florida
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 2
TV Channel: FS1
Start Time: 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT
For these tuning in on the radio, the sport might be obtainable on ESPN Madison.
Where to look at Wisconsin-Florida volleyball on livestream
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FINAL: Wisconsin defeats Florida 3-2 (25-21, 20-25, 25-19, 24-26, 15-13)
11:31 PM ET, September 2 2026
In an exhilarating five-set match, the No. 5 Wisconsin Badgers improved to 2-3, defeating No. 17 Florida, who falls to 2-1!
Set 5 – Wisconsin 13, Florida 13
11:26 PM ET, September 2 2026
This one could not presumably be any nearer within the fifth and remaining set!
Wisconsin referred to as a timeout as their momentum had rapidly pale.
Set 5 – Wisconsin 12, Florida 9
11:24 PM ET, September 2 2026
A controversial name might’ve derailed Wisconsin’s momentum, however as a substitute, they gained the subsequent level and pressured Florida to name timeout!
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Set 5 – Wisconsin 10, Florida 7
11:20 PM ET, September 2 2026
Service errors proceed to hang-out the Gators as now Wisconsin is simply 5 factors away from profitable this one!
Set 5 – Wisconsin 5, Florida 1
11:12 PM ET, September 2 2026
The first few factors on this first-to-15 set belong to the Badgers!
Florida referred to as a timeout as Wisconsin is one-third of the best way to their second-ranked win of the season!
Florida wins set 4: 26-24
11:07 PM ET, September 2 2026
Wisconsin fought off the primary set level however an error from Anna Bardaro allowed Florida to safe the fourth set.
For the primary time this season, each of those groups are going to a fifth set!
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Kamryn Chaney leads all gamers with 19 kills, however the Badgers have a trio of gamers with 14+.
Set 4 – Wisconsin 23, Florida 23
11:02 PM ET, September 2 2026
The Badgers took their first lead of the set, 23-23, however Florida instantly answered, and Sheffield referred to as a timeout to get everybody on the identical web page as these groups race to win the subsequent two factors.
Set 4 – Florida 21, Wisconsin 20
10:59 PM ET, September 2 2026
Wisconsin has come all the best way again! Florida calls a timeout, making an attempt to protect what was as soon as a seven-point lead and prolong it to a fifth set.
Set 4 – Florida 19, Wisconsin 16
10:53 PM ET, September 2 2026
Wisconsin wins a vital problem to chop the deficit to 3 deep into what may very well be the deciding set!
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Set 4 – Florida 15, Wisconsin 10
10:46 PM ET, September 2 2026
The timeout did wonders for Florida as they retake a 5 level lead going into the fourth set media timeout!
Set 4 – Florida 12, Wisconsin 9
10:42 PM ET, September 2 2026
The Badgers have gained three straight factors, and now it is Florida who wanted to make use of a timeout!
Set 4 – Florida 5, Wisconsin 0
10:31 PM ET, September 2 2026
Florida immediately has all the momentum as Wisconsin had no selection however to name a timeout simply 5 factors into the fourth set.
Wisconsin wins set 3: 25-19
10:26 PM ET, September 2 2026
For the primary time this season, Wisconsin has a 2-1 lead going into the fourth set!
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The Badgers are actually out hitting Florida: .277 to .261.
Wisconsin has eight extra kills, eight extra assists, and seven extra digs.
Both Audrey Flanagan and Lynney Tarnow have double-digit kills!
Charlie Fuerbringer leads the best way with 33 assists whereas Anna Bardaro has a group excessive 14 digs.
Set 3 – Wisconsin 20, Florida 17
10:18 PM ET, September 2 2026
Florida is pressured to name their timeout because the Badgers start to tug away in a vital third set!
Set 3 – Wisconsin 15, Florida 11
10:09 PM ET, September 2 2026
The UW Fieldhouse is coming alive because the Badgers have a 4 level lead on the third set media timeout!
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Set 3 – Wisconsin 9, Florida 8
10:04 PM ET, September 2 2026
Florida loses a problem in what has began out as a really tight third set!
The Gators are actually out of challenges for the remainder of the match.
Florida wins set 2: 25-20
09:49 PM ET, September 2 2026
For the second straight night time, Florida is assured to play at the very least 4 units.
The Gators are hitting .308% whereas Wisconsin’s hitting share is right down to .246%.
Audrey Flanagan has pulled away with 9 kills, although the Badgers’ 10 errors might come again to hang-out them!
Set 2 – Florida 22, Wisconsin 18
09:43 PM ET, September 2 2026
Wisconsin has now used each of its timeouts within the set as they attempt to preserve the Gators from pulling away!
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Set 2 – Florida 15, Wisconsin 13
09:34 PM ET, September 2 2026
We’ve reached the second set media timeout.
Florida nonetheless has a slight lead, however Wisconsin has two extra kills, three extra assists, two extra aces, and 4 extra digs.
Set 2 – Florida 9, Wisconsin 7
09:26 PM ET, September 2 2026
Florida has an early benefit within the second set.
Wisconsin wins set 1: 25-21
09:17 PM ET, September 2 2026
The Badgers bought their hitting share all the best way as much as .312 as they took the primary set in opposition to the No. 17 ranked group.
Lynney Tarnow and Audrey Flanagan paved the way with 4 kills every. Charlie Fuerbringer already has 12 assists and six digs!
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Set 1 – Wisconsin 15, Florida 12
09:03 PM ET, September 2 2026
Wisconsin efficiently gained a problem heading into the primary media timeout of the match!
Set 1 – Wisconsin 13, Florida 11
09:00 PM ET, September 2 2026
The Badgers’ timeout labored to perfection as they’re now on a 4-0 run and have their hitting share as much as .150! Florida was pressured to name their first timeout.
Set 1 – Florida 10, Wisconsin 7
08:55 PM ET, September 2 2026
Head coach Kelly Sheffield makes use of his first timeout somewhat early, but it surely’s justified because the Badgers are hitting -.167% with 5 errors.
Set 1 – Wisconsin 5, Florida 5
08:51 PM ET, September 2 2026
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These two groups are utterly even via the primary 10 factors!
Wisconsin’s beginning lineup
08:44 PM ET, September 2 2026
NEW START TIME: 8:45 p.m. ET, 7:45 p.m. CT
08:08 PM ET, September 2 2026
No. 11 Minnesota defeated Auburn in 4 units. The Golden Gophers improved to 2-2 on the 12 months, handing Auburn their first loss (3-1).
Updated begin time
08:01 PM ET, September 2 2026
Auburn and Minnesota are within the fourth set on the UW Field House, so an up to date begin time for Florida vs. Wisconsin might be supplied upon the completion of this match.
This article initially appeared on Badgers Wire: No. 5 Wisconsin defeats No. 17 Florida: Recap, stats, and highlights
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