No. 7 Badgers falter against No. 19 Penn State in top-20 battle

Friday, October 10

University Park, PA

6 PM

Wisconsin Badgers

11-2,4-1Big Ten

Penn State

9-6,3-2Big Ten

Team	1	2	3	Final F
Wisconsin	20	21	16	0
Penn St.	25	25	25	3

The Badgers huddle before a rally against Penn State.

Photo by: Ashley Steltenpohl

No. 7 Badgers falter against No. 19 Penn State in top-20 battle

October 10, 2025 | Volleyball

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Nittany Lions snap UW's 10-match winning streak

By: Maddox Durst

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - The No. 7 Wisconsin women's volleyball team fell to No. 19 Penn State in straight sets (20-25, 21-25,16-25) at Rec Hall to snap a 10-match winning streak.

The Nittany Lions (9-6, 3-2) handed the Badgers (11-2, 4-1) their first conference loss of the season with the help of a quick start in set one, getting out to an 14-7 advantage with the help of big swings from outside hitter Kennedy Martin and a couple of service aces. Penn State used that early momentum to cruise to a 20-25 victory in the first set.

A flurry from middle blocker Carter Booth provided a spark in the second set, as the Badgers and Nittany Lions went back-and-forth. UW earned it's first lead of set two at 13-12 with the help of a kill from outside hitter Mimi Colyer.

The Nittany Lions continued to provide a physical presence on the front line to get Wisconsin out of system—securing six of the last eight rallies to put away the Badgers and take a 2-0 advantage.

UW provided a quick response in set three, utilizing a 6-0 burst to take an 8-4 lead right away. Middle blocker Alicia Andrew earned a solo block in the process.

Penn State was able to find their rhythm once again though, rattling off five-straight points to tie the match at 10-10. From there, the Nittany Lions continued to keep their foot on the gas—taking seven of eight points with the help of a couple of attack errors to help close out the match.

Right side Madison Quest led the Badgers with 10 kills, a career-best. Setter Addy Horner earned career-bests with 26 assists and eight digs as well. Wisconsin went on to swing for it's second-lowest hitting percentage of the season at .151 (32 - 18 - 93).

Notes:

The loss to Penn State snaps the Badgers 10-match winning streak.
Freshman Madison Quest recorded a career-best 10 kills against Penn State. Her previous best was seven kills against Iowa on Sept. 28.
In her first collegiate start, setter Addy Horner dished out 26 assists, added eight digs for a career-best in both categories.
Senior outside hitter Mimi Colyer was held to eight kills (8-6-35), snapping her consecutive double-digit kills streak (12).
Wisconsin hit it's second lowest hitting percentage of the season. The Badgers hit .151 (32-18-93).

Up Next: The Badgers will wrap up their road trip with a battle against Maryland (7-7, 0-4) on Sunday, Oct. 12 in College Park. The match is set to start at 1:00 p.m. CT and will be televised on Big Ten Network.