The Wisconsin volleyball team is gearing up for a high-stakes clash with the Texas Longhorns in the NCAA Regional Finals on Dec. 14 at Gregory Gymnasium in Austin, Texas. Both teams are riding waves of momentum and are hungry to extend their impressive tournament runs. At the same time, the Nebraska Cornhuskers will battle Texas A&M in the other final, with each squad determined to punch its ticket to the Final Four.
Kentucky has already advanced to the Final Four after a victory against Creighton, while
Kentucky has already advanced to the Final Four after a victory against Creighton, while No. 1 Pitt faces No. 3 Purdue in the other final on Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. ET. With that in mind, here are all the details regarding Wisconsin vs. Texas on Sunday.
Wisconsin vs Texas Preview and Streaming Details
The match is set to start at 6:30 p.m. CT (7:30 p.m. ET) and will be televised on ESPN2. It can also be streamed via the ESPN app or through services like Fubo, YouTube TV, or Hulu + Live TV. The NCAA Volleyball website and YouTube channel will also offer live coverage for free, making it accessible to international viewers. Additionally, live stats will be provided on both teams’ websites, with Wisconsin providing radio coverage on 100.5 ESPN Madison.
The Badgers are making their eighth consecutive trip to the Regional Finals, boasting a 27-4 record after toppling No. 2 Stanford in four sets. Outside hitter Mimi Colyer shattered the school’s single-season kills record with 27 in that match, while setter Charlie Fuerbringer dazzled with a career-high 61 assists. Head coach Kelly Sheffield, recently crowned AVCA North All-Region Coach of the Year, is eager to guide his team to another triumph.
Texas is making its 18th Regional Final appearance in the past 20 seasons, aiming to defend its 2023 national championship crown. The Longhorns breezed past Indiana in the semifinals, with standout performances across the board. Junior Torrey Stafford notched her 700th dig and became only the second Longhorn since 2013 to surpass 500 kills in a season, while freshman Cari Spears and sophomore Ayden Ames piled up impressive kill and block totals.
Wisconsin vs Texas: Team Rosters
Here are the team rosters for the Badgers and the Longhorns
Texas Volleyball
- Ella Swindle
- Emma Halter
- Rella Binney
- Torrey Stafford
- Ayden Ames
- Abby Vander Wal
- Kenna Miller
- Taylor Harvey
- Callie Krueger
- Addy Gaido
- Anja Kujundžić
- Cari Spears
- Whitney Lauenstein
- Ramsey Gary
- Devin Kahahawai
- Nya Bunton
Wisconsin Volleyball
- Una Vajagic
- Trinity Shadd-Ceres
- Kristen Simon
- Morgan Van Wie
- Madison Quest
- Natalie Wardlow
- Jada Cerniglia
- Mimi Colyer
- Aniya Warren
- Alicia Andrew
- Maile Chan
- Tosia Serafinowska
- Grace Lopez
- Charlie Fuerbringer
- Grace Egan
- Carter Booth
