Upcoming Matches
On Friday night, the Washington volleyball team faces #12 Wisconsin at 7 p.m. in the Alaska Airlines Arena. This marks their third consecutive top-20 match at home. By tying for 10th place in the Big Ten at 4-4, they’re looking to climb the standings. They also have a match against #22 USC in Los Angeles on Sunday at noon.
This Friday is special as it’s the “Huskies For A Cure” match. The team will sport pink uniforms to support cancer awareness, partnering with UW Medicine’s Cancer Vaccine Institute for fundraising efforts. Fans are encouraged to wear pink too.
Fresh off their first ranked victory over #17 Penn State, the Huskies fell to #18 Minnesota in their last game. They’ll face the tough Badgers, who have a solid 6-2 conference record this season.
The Huskies’ stats are impressive—they rank fourth in the conference with a .261 attack percentage and also place well in opposing attack percentage at .202. Key players include Zoria Heard, who excels in digs, and Kierstyn Barton, who ranks ninth in kills per set.
This will be Wisconsin’s first visit to Seattle since 2019. The last time these teams met, Washington swept the series. However, Wisconsin ended the Huskies’ five-match winning streak last season with a 3-0 victory in Madison. The Badgers, coming off a mix of results against colleges from L.A., feature star players like Mimi Colyer, who has 5.00 kills per set, and Carter Booth, who leads in blocks.
Looking ahead to USC, they are currently tied with Washington, both teams sitting at 4-4 in the conference. USC is riding high after a big win against Wisconsin but has faced tough losses recently. The Trojans showcase strong hitters like London Wijay and Abigail Mullen, with Mullen also ranking second in the conference for most aces.
Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how these high-stakes matches unfold. Volleyball is gaining popularity, and viewership stats confirm this trend. More fans are tuning in to support their teams, making events like these a significant part of a community’s spirit. These matches are not just games—they’re an experience uniting players and fans.
For all the excitement and stats, check out the live broadcasts on [Fox Sports Big Ten Network](https://www.foxsports.com/live/btn) and [Big Ten Plus](https://www.bigtenplus.com/en-int/page/home) for a front-row seat to this thrilling action!
