Standout transfers and other takeaways from UW-MU spring volleyball match

It was probably confusing for any random passersby of the Al McGuire Center on March 23. More than 2,000 fans were streaming into Marquette’s on-campus arena, many of them decked out in Wisconsin Badgers gear. It couldn’t be a non-conference basketball game with March Madness going on … but, wait, isn't there spring volleyball?

Yes, the short college volleyball season is often overlooked. But anyone who stepped inside to watch the match between the state rivals saw lively action with the Badgers earning a 25-13, 18-25, 25-22, 25-21 victory. “Like a lot of spring matches, there’s going to be a lot to grab onto and sink their teeth in,” UW coach Kelly Sheffield said.

“A lot of positive things that every player is going to be able to take. “And then quite a few things where we’ll be like, all right, let’s work on this the next couple weeks before the next time we play. ” Those fans also got a glimpse of new-look rosters for both teams.

“It wasn’t perfect, and I think Kelly would probably say the same thing on his side,” MU coach Tom Mendoza said. “I think we got better tonight, and hopefully he feels the same way. ” Here are four takeaways: Wisconsin, Marquette will play volleyball at Fiserv Forum again … but not against each other The last time UW and MU met was Sept.