Honors
- 2024 Academic All-Big Ten
2024: Started first collegiate match of her career against Louisville (Aug. 27) ...Tallied two assists and nine digs in her debut at libero...Played the final five matches of the regular season at starting libero...Recorded a career-high 21 digs twice (vs Minnesota and Ohio State)... Played in 18 matches...Averaged 2.24 digs/set... recorded a career-high two service aces twice this season
2023: Played in three matches and six sets ... made collegiate debut at Marquette (Sept. 13), recording career highs of five assists and four digs ... also recorded two digs at Florida ... missed the rest of the season due to knee surgery
High School: Ranked No. 2 libero in country by PrepVolleyball ... ranked No. 10 Senior Ace by PrepVolleyball ... two-time Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) All-American ... made the USA U17 Training Team as a freshman ... made the USA U18 Training Team as a sophomore ... 2022 Under Armour All-American ... named to AVCA Best and Brightest First Team ... four-time Big East Conference Player of the Year ... four-time unanimous first-team all-conference ... three-time unanimous first-team all-state ... four-time high school team captain ... four-time state champions ... 2022 state all-tournament ... National High School Coaches Association Academic All-American ... member of the National Honor Society ... competed in soccer for a year; earned first-team all-conference and Defensive Player of the Year honor
Personal: Parents are Carrie and Brett Damrow ... has one sister Autumn Risch (27) and one brother Trace Damrow (14) ... born May 10 ... major communication arts
Why Wisconsin?
"I chose the University of Wisconsin because growing up in Wisconsin this was always my dream school and being able to play in front of 5,000 people is dream to me. I also love the campus and student life. Another thing is the culture of the team and I knew it from the moment I first talked to the coaches and players."
Career Highs:
Kills: 1 at UCLA, 11/16/24
Attempts: 1 at UCLA, 11/16/24
Attack pct: 0
Assists: 6 vs Ohio State, 11/27/24
Service aces: 2 (2x; MR vs Fairfield, 12/05/24)
Digs: 21 (2x; MR vs Ohio State, 11/27/24)
Blocks: 0
Points: 2.0 (3x; MR vs Fairfield, 12/05/24)
Off the court with Saige
Describe what it is like to play in Field House: I have not had a game in the field house yet, but even being a spectator, it feels like the whole place is one big family cheering together for one main goal. The fan base is amazing, and the energy is always 100%.
First started volleyball: I first started picking up a volleyball at age 4 and started playing on a 10s club team as an 8 year old.
Most memorable volleyball match: Crossover match in 18 open to get to gold. We played Triangle in one set to 25 and it went to 34-32 and we won the match.
The best part of playing volleyball is: Making so many new friends and having a family as the team and staff. I also love being a person that little girls can look up to and dream about being one day.
My favorite thing about Wisconsin volleyball is: The culture that is built around the team and staff, its like being one big family.
Before each match, I: Do a dance party before I sit down on my own and do a little meditation.
Best UW road trip: EUROPE
One word that describes the team: Fierce.
One word that describes me: Competitor
What is the best thing you bring to the team? I am a very competitive person but am also very good at bringing teammates together in tough times and can be a middle man in any situation.
Favorite thing to do off the court with my teammates is: Play card games
Most memorable volleyball achievement: 3rd Place in 18 Open Nationals
Is there anything significant about your uniform number? – Me and my sister have worn the number 3 since she was a freshman in high school. We also have 3 siblings together and my Dad's volleyball company is Damrow3 Training
The best thing about the Field House is: The old architecture and culture that has been built within the walls.
My “Bucky” (UW things you want to do) List is: WIN A NATTY
Dream as a collegiate player: Win Big 10, Win a Natty, All American, All Big 10 team
Post-college plans/goals: Join the USA National team and play overseas
The best thing about Madison is: The terrace
What is your favorite coach saying (any coach)? (could be funny, inspirational, a word of wisdom that helped you, etc.)? – Do it until you can’t get it wrong not until you get it right
What does it mean to be a Badger?
"Being a badger to me means being a proud and confident woman on and off the court. Being a badger is not only about winning championships and playing volleyball but developing into an extraordinary person."
