The Badgers huddle before a rally against Penn State.
Ashley Steltenpohl
0
Wisconsin Wisc 11-2,4-1 Big Ten
3
Winner Penn St. PSU 9-6,3-2 Big Ten
Wisconsin Wisc
11-2,4-1 Big Ten
0
Final
3
Penn St. PSU
9-6,3-2 Big Ten
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Wisconsin Wisc 20 21 16 (0)
Penn St. PSU 25 25 25 (3)

Game Recap: Volleyball | | Maddox Durst

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

Nittany Lions snap UW's 10-match winning streak

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.
 
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