Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Badgers women’s volleyball squad continued its dominant home run on Thursday night, toppling No. 15 Indiana in a five‑set battle (25‑19, 25‑14, 22‑25, 20‑25, 15‑8) at the UW Field House. The victory marks the Badgers’ 20th straight win over the Hoosiers and keeps them perfect at the Field House this year.

Key performances

Freshman outside hitter Audrey Flanagan led the offensive charge with a match‑high 17 kills, added eight digs and recorded a service ace, shooting a .441 hitting percentage (17‑2‑34). Middle blocker Jaela Auguste posted a season‑best 11 kills on 19 attempts, contributing two blocks and a .526 hitting percentage. Setter Charlie Fuerbringer notched her seventh double‑double of the season, delivering 47 assists and 11 digs.

Contributions also came from Lynney Tarnow and Grace Lopez, each adding six kills, with Tarnow tallying six blocks. Defensive specialist Kristen Simon supplied five digs and a service ace, while newcomer Grace Lopez returned to action for the first time since September, adding three blocks to her six kills.

Match flow

The Badgers opened the first set with a strong run, building a 15‑11 lead before a solo block from Flanagan sealed the set 25‑19. A 5‑0 run sparked by Simon’s serving helped Wisconsin pull away, while Indiana was limited to a .028 hitting percentage.

In the second set, Wisconsin surged to a 20‑11 advantage, with Lopez contributing two kills and an ace. Flanagan closed the set with three consecutive kills, and the Badgers posted a .586 hitting percentage (18‑29).

Indiana fought back in the third, taking the set 25‑22 after a late surge. The fourth set saw the Hoosiers claim an early 25‑20 win, but Wisconsin responded in the decisive fifth, opening with a 5‑2 lead thanks to an ace from Natalie Wardlow. A 4‑0 run featuring kills from Tarnow and Wardlow capped the set at 15‑8.

Team statistics

Wisconsin finished with a .302 overall hitting percentage (55‑16‑129) and recorded 10 blocks, while holding Indiana to a .222 line (63‑28‑158). The Badgers improve to 62‑24 all‑time against the Hoosiers and 33‑9 when playing in Madison. They remain 6‑0 at the UW Field House and boast a 94‑8 home record since 2020.

Looking ahead

Next up, the Badgers travel to face No. 20 Minnesota on Sunday, Oct. 4, with the first serve slated for 5 p.m. on the Big Ten Network. Wisconsin will aim to extend its home dominance and continue its push for a Big Ten title.

Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.