Heads held high after semifinal loss

The Badger volleyball team lost to Texas 3-1 in the national semifinals of the NCAA tournament Thursday, ending a season filled with triumphs and teamwork. “There’s a lot to celebrate, there’s a lot to be proud of,” Head Coach Kelly Sheffield said after the game. Senior MJ Hammill said: “I feel like the luckiest girl that I’ve gotten to surround myself with these people for the past four years. You know, not the way we wanted to end it, but (we) gave it everything that we had.”

Before the game, Badger fans cheer and dance with the band at the Badger Pep Rally at Top Shelf Sports Lounge. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

Coach Kelly Sheffield hugs his daughter Reagan Sheffield as he walks down the blue carpet to enter the Amalie Arena as Badger fans cheer before the game. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram