Texas volleyball began its quest for a third consecutive national championship in resounding fashion Sunday, beating Wisconsin 3-1 in the Badgers’ own backyard at Fizerv Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
In a rematch of a 2023 national semifinal, Texas and Wisconsin traded punches while splitting the first two sets. But the Longhorns’ depth wore down Wisconsin in a 30-28, 23-25, 25-15, 25-11 win. Outside hitter Jenna Wenaas led Texas with 18 kills, and three other Longhorns had at least nine kills as setters Ella Swindle and Averi Carlson spread the wealth.
Outside hitter Madisen Skinner, the Longhorns’ leading attacker last season and one of the faces of college volleyball this year, had a relatively quiet game with 15 kills on 51 swings to go with six digs. But she may not need to put as many shots to the floor as she did last season based on the balance that No. 1 Texas (1-0) showed against No. 3 Wisconsin (0-2).
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