Photo gallery National champs!
Rettke, Orzol, Robinson, Barnes, Smrek. The names, and their talents, have become familiar to us through this amazing run in the NCAA tournament. And now, this team has given the Badgers their first national championship in volleyball. They beat Nebraska 3-2 in a thrilling final on Dec. 18, even as fans on campus cheered them on heartily.
A welcome-home celebration took place at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, in the UW Field House (see photos). For fans unable to attend, the event was live-streamed on the Wisconsin Badgers Facebook page.
Dana Rettke, right, celebrates a win.
Fans cheer as they watch the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship Game on a projection screen at Der Rathskeller. Photo by: Bryce Richter
Team spirit was a key part of the Badgers' success.
The team celebrates a won point.
The NCAA run of the women's volleyball team gave students a chance to blow off some steam before finals week. Photo by: Bryce Richter
Lauren Barnes makes a dig, keeping the ball in play.
As Dana Rettke trades high fives on the screen, fans trade high fives in Der Rathskeller. Photo by: Bryce Richter
The team is introduced before the match.
Sydney Hilley celebrates a won point.
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