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Photo gallery Field House rocks again, but volleyball season ends

December 11, 2022 ​

It was another rollicking weekend at the Field House, as a full house of fans cheered on the Badgers volleyball team in the NCAA tournament. The defending national champions defeated Penn State 3-2 on Thursday to make the Elite 8 for the fifth consecutive year but then lost to Pitt 3-2 on Saturday, ending their season with a 28-4 record.

Fans turn on their phone flashlights to add to the atmosphere during lineup announcements before the game against Pitt.

Fans turn on their phone flashlights to add to the atmosphere during lineup announcements before the game against Pitt. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

Sarah Franklin (#13) spikes the ball on Saturday.

Sarah Franklin (#13) spikes the ball on Saturday. The redshirt sophomore delivered her sixth season and 18th career double-double with 15 kills and 11 digs. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

Gulce Guctekin (#21) digs the ball against Pitt.

Freshman Gulce Guctekin (#21) digs the ball against Pitt. She her earned her second career double-double during the match. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and her husband, Political Science Professor Joshua Foa Dienstag (right), cheer on the Badgers.

Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and her husband, Political Science Professor Joshua Foa Dienstag (right), cheer on the Badgers. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

Danielle Hart (#18) and Julia Orzol (#22) go up for a block.

Danielle Hart (#18) and Julia Orzol (#22) go up for a block. Both players delivered double-digit kills. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

Fans in the AreaRED student section cheer as the Wisconsin Badgers play against Pitt.

Fans in the AreaRED student section cheer as the Wisconsin Badgers play against Pitt. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

Liz Gregorski (#4) and Gabby McCaa (#4) celebrate after scoring a point.

Liz Gregorski (#4) and Gabby McCaa (#7) celebrate after scoring a point. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

Fans celebrate after the Badgers score a point on Saturday at the Field House.

Fans celebrate after the Badgers score a point on Saturday at the Field House. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

Devyn Robinson (#10) spikes the ball as Pitt players try to block it.

Devyn Robinson (#10) spikes the ball as Pitt players try to block it. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

The Badgers celebrate after scoring a point in the fourth set on Saturday.

The Badgers celebrate after scoring a point in the fourth set on Saturday. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

Head coach Kelly Sheffield (middle) talks to the team during a timeout.

Head coach Kelly Sheffield (middle) talks to the team during a timeout. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

Fans cheer their support for the Badgers as the match ended.

Fans cheer their support for the Badgers as the match ended. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

The team pulled together in an on-court huddle after a season-ending loss on Saturday.

The team pulled together in an on-court huddle after a season-ending loss on Saturday. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

Fans sing Varsity with the Badger volleyball team for the last time this season after the match.

Fans sing Varsity with the Badger volleyball team for the last time this season after the match. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

Head coach Kelly Sheffield (left) hugs senior players Shanel Bramschreiber (#5) and Danielle Hart (#18) after the loss to Pitt.

Head coach Kelly Sheffield (left) hugs senior players Shanel Bramschreiber (#5) and Danielle Hart (#18) after the loss to Pitt. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

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