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Mississippi State has a rich tradition of producing some of the top talent in professional baseball.

The Diamond Dawgs have produced 71 Major League Baseball players and 20 first-round picks during their storied history. MSU has had 45 players playing professionally this year, 11 at the big league level. 

Among the Bulldogs at the MLB level this season are former All-Stars Adam Frazier, Brent Rooker, Jordan Westburg and Brandon Woodruff, first-round picks Rooker, Westburg, Hunter Renfroe and Chris Stratton as well as World Series champions in Stratton and Nathaniel Lowe.

State even has two former players coaching in the pros in New York Yankees’ first base coach Travis Chapman and Carlisle Koestler, who is a pitching coach for the Texas Rangers in the Dominican Republic.

Each week throughout the season, HailState.com tracks how all the baseball alums are performing in the pros. 

DIAMOND DAWGS IN MLB

J.P. FRANCE – HOUSTON ASTROS
Pos. P Height: 6-0 Weight: 198 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2018

Record: n/a ERA: n/a G: n/a GS: n/a SV: n/a IP: n/a K: n/a BB: n/a

Notes: France is currently on the 60-day injured list (right shoulder).

ADAM FRAZIER – PITTSBURGH PIRATES
Pos. 2B Height: 5-10 Weight: 190 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2011-13

AVG: .255 AB: 157 H: 40 R: 13 2B: 7 3B: 0 HR: 2 RBI: 14 BB: 15 SB: 4 OPS: .668

Notes: Frazier has gone 11-for-25 (.440) with two doubles and four RBIs over his last seven games. 

J.T. GINN – ATHLETICS
Pos. SP Height: 6-2 Weight: 200 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2019-20

MLB
Record: 1-2 ERA: 5.60 G: 4 GS: 4 SV: 0 IP: 17.2 K: 22 BB: 6

Notes: Ginn is currently on the 15-day injured list with a right quadriceps strain.

KENDALL GRAVEMAN – ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
Pos. RP Height: 6-2 Weight: 215 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2010-13

Record: 0-0 ERA: 1.69 G: 6 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 5.1 K: 2 BB: 3

Notes: Graveman has made three-straight scoreless appearances out of the bullpen. 

NATHANIEL LOWE – WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Pos. 1B  Height: 6-4 Weight: 220 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2016

AVG: .224 AB: 214 H: 48 R: 21 2B: 9 3B: 0 HR: 8 RBI: 35 BB: 20 SB: 1 OPS: .671

Notes: Lowe went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles, one RBI and scored a run at the Mariners on May 29. 

HUNTER RENFROE – FREE AGENT
Pos. OF Height: 6-1 Weight: 230 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2011-13

AVG: .182 AB: 99 H: 18 R: 5 2B: 6 3B: 0 HR: 0 RBI: 4 BB: 8 SB: 0 OPS: .483

Notes: Renfroe was designated for assignment by the Royals on May 23 and released five days later.

BRENT ROOKER – ATHLETICS
Pos. OF Height: 6-3 Weight: 225 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2014-17

AVG: .256 AB: 227 H: 58 R: 34 2B: 10 3B: 1 HR: 12 RBI: 27 BB: 20 SB: 2 OPS: .788

Notes: Rooker has gone 11-for-27 (.407) with three doubles, two homers and four RBIs over his last seven games. 

CHRIS STRATTON – LOS ANGELES DODGERS
Pos. RP Height: 6-2 Weight: 205 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2010-12

Record: 0-0 ERA: 7.94 G: 12 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 17 K: 16 BB: 8

Notes: Stratton was signed by the Dodgers on May 25. 

DIAMOND DAWGS IN TRIPLE-A

ERIC CERANTOLA – OMAHA STORM CHASERS (ROYALS)
Pos. P Height: 6-5 Weight: 225 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2019-21

Record: 1-1 ERA: 5.21 G: 13 GS: 1 SV: 0 IP: 19 K: 26 BB: 8

Notes: Cerantola has struck out 11 and walked none across four shutout innings of relief in his last two outings. 

GAVIN COLLINS – MEMPHIS REDBIRDS (CARDINALS)
Pos. C Height: 5-11 Weight: 205 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2014-16

AVG: .207 AB: 82 H: 17 R: 10 2B: 4 3B: 0 HR: 1 RBI: 13 BB: 7 SB: 1 OPS: .573

Notes: Collins walked and stole a base at Jacksonville on May 25. 

JUSTIN FOSCUE – ROUND ROCK EXPRESS (RANGERS)
Pos. 1B Height: 5-11 Weight: 205 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2018-20

AVG: .289 AB: 142 H: 41 R: 23 2B: 11 3B: 0 HR: 6 RBI: 24 BB: 23 SB: 2 OPS: .880

Notes: Foscue is currently on the injured list. 

DAKOTA HUDSON – SALT LAKE BEES (ANGELS)
Pos. P Height: 6-5 Weight: 215 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2014-16

Record: 3-1 ERA: 6.42 G: 10 GS: 7 SV: 0 IP: 40.2 K: 24 BB: 15

Notes: Hudson has pitched in 132 games (97 starts) and stuck out 364 batters at the MLB level.

JAKE MANGUM – DURHAM BULLS (RAYS)
Pos. OF Height: 6-0 Weight: 190 Bats/Throws: S/L Lettered at MSU: 2016-19

MLB
AVG: .338 AB: 68 H: 23 R: 7 2B: 4 3B: 0 HR: 0 RBI: 7 BB: 5 SB: 8 OPS: .781

MiLB
AVG: .429 AB: 21 H: 9 R: 3 2B: 1 3B: 0 HR: 0 RBI: 4 BB: 4 SB: 0 OPS: .996

Notes: Mangum has hit safely in all six games during his rehab assignment and has multiple hits in his last three outings. 

DAVID MERSHON – SALT LAKE CITY BEES (ANGELS)
Pos. SS Height: 5-7 Weight: 175 Bats/Throws: S/R Lettered at MSU: 2023-24

AVG: .500 AB: 28 H: 14 R: 4 2B: 4 3B: 1 HR: 0 RBI: 9 BB: 2 SB: 4 OPS: 1.247*

Notes: Mershon went 4-for-5 with four singles, two RBIs, scored two runs and stole a base against the ACL Rockies on May 24 and returned to Triple-A from a rehab assignment five days later.

KONNOR PILKINGTON – ROCHESTER RED WINGS (NATIONALS)
Pos. SP Height: 6-3 Weight: 240 Bats/Throws: L/L Lettered at MSU: 2016-18

Record: 2-3 ERA: 4.24 G: 18 GS: 3 SV: 0 IP: 23.1 K: 31 BB: 18

Notes: Pilkington has held opposing hitters to a .195 batting average against him this season. 

ETHAN SMALL – SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS (GIANTS)
Pos. RP  Height: 6-2 Weight: 219 Bats/Throws: L/L Lettered at MSU: 2016, 18-19

Record: n/a ERA: n/a G: n/a GS: n/a SV: n/a IP: n/a K: n/a BB: n/a

Notes: Small is currently on the injured list.

JORDAN WESTBURG – NORFOLK TIDES (ORIOLES)
Pos. 3B Height: 6-1 Weight: 210 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2018-20

MLB
AVG: .217 AB: 92 H: 20 R: 12 2B: 2 3B: 1 HR: 4 RBI: 6 BB: 5 SB: 0 OPS: .656

MiLB
AVG: .333 AB: 3 H: 1 R: 0 2B: 0 3B: 0 HR: 0 RBI: 1 BB: 1 SB: 0 OPS: .833

Notes: Westburg collected an RBI single in his first rehab assignment game against Lehigh Valley on May 29. 

DIAMOND DAWGS IN DOUBLE-A 

WILL BEDNAR – RICHMOND FLYING SQUIRRELS (GIANTS)
Pos. SP Height: 6-2 Weight: 230 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2020-21

Record: 0-1 ERA: 9.69 G: 11 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 13 K: 21 BB: 20

Notes: Bednar has thrown 2 2/3 scoreless and hitless innings over his last two outings with four strikeouts and only surrendered one baserunner. 

HOUSTON HARDING – ROCKET CITY TRASH PANDAS (ANGELS)
Pos: RP Height: 6-1 Weight: 230 Bats/Throws: L/L Lettered at MSU: 2020-21

Record: 0-0 ERA: 5.03 G: 8 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 19.2 K: 19 BB: 10*

Notes: Harding went on the 60-day injured list on May 27. 

K.C. HUNT – BILOXI SHUCKERS (BREWERS)

Pos. P Height: 6-3 Weight: 200 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2021-22

Record: 3-3 ERA: 4.79 G: 8 GS: 8 SV: 0 IP: 35.2 K: 35 BB: 15

Notes: Hunt earned a win against Knoxville, striking out eight and walking none across a five-inning start on May 24. 

KAMREN JAMES – MONTGOMERY BISCUITS (RAYS)
Pos. 3B Height: 6-2 Weight: 205 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2020-22

AVG: .111 AB: 63 H: 7 R: 6 2B: 0 3B: 0 HR: 0 RBI: 2 BB: 8 SB: 0 OPS: .322

Notes: James walked and scored a run at Columbus on May 25. 

PRESTON JOHNSON – CHESAPEAKE BAYSOX (ORIOLES)
Pos. P Height: 6-4 Weight: 250 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2021-22

Record: 2-3 ERA: 3.33 G: 12 GS: 1 SV: 0 IP: 24.1 K: 32 BB: 13

Notes: Johnson made his first start of the season against Binghamton on May 27 and struck out five in three innings of work. 

ROWDEY JORDAN – CORPUS CHRISTI HOOKS (ASTROS)
Pos. 2B Height: 5-10 Weight: 190 Bats/Throws: S/R Lettered at MSU: 2018-21

AVG: .233 AB: 133 H: 31 R: 19 2B: 5 3B: 0 HR: 5 RBI: 19 BB: 10 SB: 2 OPS: .668*

Notes: Jordan went 2-for-4 with an RBI double against Amarillo on May 25. 

COLTON LEDBETTER – MONTGOMERY BISCUITS (RAYS)
Pos. OF Height: 6-2 Weight: 205 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2023

AVG: .272 AB: 158 H: 43 R: 25 2B: 6 3B: 2 HR: 3 RBI: 19 BB: 16 SB: 17 OPS: .729

Notes: Ledbetter doubled, stole a base and scored a run at Columbus on May 23. 

CHRISTIAN MACLEOD – WICHITA WIND SURGE (TWINS)
Pos. SP Height: 6-4 Weight: 227 Bats/Throws: L/L Lettered at MSU: 2020-21

Record: 0-1 ERA: 0.73 G: 8 GS: 8 SV: 0 IP: 24.2 K: 29 BB: 11*

Notes: MacLeod pitched four shutout innings with five strikeouts and only surrendered one hit in a four-inning start at San Antonio on May 24. 

LANDON SIMS – AMARILLO SOD POODLES (DIAMONDBACKS)
Pos. P Height: 6-2 Weight: 227 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2020-22

Record: 2-1 ERA: 5.29 G: 16 GS: 0 SV: 1 IP: 17 K: 20 BB: 14

Notes: Sims earned his first save of the season after firing a shutout inning at Corpus Christi on May 23. 

HUNTER STOVALL – MONTGOMERY BISCUITS (RAYS)
Pos. 2B Height: 5-8 Weight: 170 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2016-18

AVG: .200 AB: 100 H: 20 R: 10 2B: 0 3B: 0 HR: 2 RBI: 11 BB: 10 SB: 1 OPS: .530*

Notes: Stovall walked and had a two-run single against Pensacola on May 29. 

ANDREW WALLING – READING FIGHTIN PHILS (PHILLIES)
Pos. P Height: 6-2 Weight: 220 Bats/Throws: L/L Lettered at MSU: 2022

Record: 0-2 ERA: 5.79 G: 9 GS: 0 SV: 2 IP: 9.1 K: 12 BB: 6

Notes: Walling has pitched two shutout innings of relief with a pair of punchouts since returned from the injured list. 

COLBY WHITE – FREE AGENT
Pos. RP Height: 6-0 Weight: 190 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2019

Record: 1-1 ERA: 12.79 G: 4 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 6.1 K: 5 BB: 7

Notes: White was released by the Yankees organization on April 25. 

R.J. YEAGER – SPRINGFIELD CARDINALS (CARDINALS)
Pos. SS Height: 6-3 Weight: 200 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2022

AVG: .226 AB: 146 H: 33 R: 26 2B: 7 3B: 0 HR: 3 RBI: 16 BB: 18 SB: 2 OPS: .656

Notes: Yeager went 3-for-5 with three singles and an RBI at Tulsa on May 23. 

DIAMOND DAWGS IN SINGLE-A

BROOKS AUGER – GREAT LAKES LOONS (DODGERS)

Pos. P Height: 6-5 Weight: 215 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2022-24

Record: 2-3 ERA: 5.93 G: 6 GS: 6 SV: 0 IP: 27.1 K: 15 BB: 18

Notes: Auger is currently on the development list. 

JURRANGELO CIJNTJE – EVERETT AQUASOX (MARINERS)
Pos. P Height: 5-11 Weight: 200 Bats/Throws: S/S Lettered at MSU: 2023-24

Record: 4-2 ERA: 4.12 G: 11 GS: 8 SV: 0 IP: 39.1 K: 42 BB: 26

Notes: In four starts this month, Cijntje is 4-0 with a 2.05 ERA, 20 strikeouts and had limited opposing hitters to a .151 batting average.

TYLER DAVIS – QUAD CITIES RIVER BANDITS (ROYALS)
Pos. P Height: 6-2 Weight: 210 Bats/Throws: L/L Lettered at MSU: 2023-24

Record: 2-0 ERA: 3.43 G: 11 GS: 1 SV: 0 IP: 21 K: 18 BB: 14

Notes: Davis pitched a scoreless and hitless inning of relief with one strikeout against South Bend on May 27.  

NATE DOHM – BROOKLYN CYCLONES (METS)
Pos. P Height: 6-4 Weight: 210 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2023-24

Record: 2-3 RA: 3.71 G: 9 GS: 9 SV: 0 IP: 34 K: 41 BB: 13*

Notes: Dohm had limited opposing hitters to a .163 average during day games this year. 

JACKSON FRISTOE – TAMPA TARPONS (YANKEES)
Pos. P Height: 6-4 Weight: 210 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2021-23

Record: 3-1 ERA: 5.11 G: 11 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 24.2 K: 20 BB: 16

Notes: Fristoe pitched two shutout innings of relief with two strikeouts and only gave up one hit at Lakeland on May 28. 

TYSON HARDIN – WISCONSIN TIMBER RATTLERS (BREWERS)

Pos. P Height: 6-2 Weight: 185 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2023-24

Record: 4-1 ERA: 1.29 G: 9 GS: 9 SV: 0 IP: 48.2 K: 53 BB: 6

Notes: In five starts this month, Hardin is 2-1 with a 1.50 ERA, 33 strikeouts and just two walks across 30 innings. 

COLBY HOLCOMBE – DUNEDIN BLUE JAYS (BLUE JAYS)
Pos: P Height: 6-6 Weight: 250 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2023-24

Record: 2-5 ERA: 3.57 G: 9 GS: 8 SV: 0 IP: 40.1 K: 37 BB: 14

Notes: Holcombe has held opposing hitters to a .237 batting average during day games this year. 

CONNOR HUJSAK – CHARLESTON RIVERDOGS (RAYS)
Pos. OF Height: 6-2 Weight: 200 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2023-24

AVG: .226 AB: 164 H: 37 R: 22 2B: 8 3B: 2 HR: 2 RBI: 26 BB: 18 SB: 12 OPS: .640

Notes: Hujsak went 3-for-4 with a double and four RBIs at Augusta on May 23. 

DAKOTA JORDAN – SAN JOSE GIANTS (GIANTS)
Pos. OF Height: 6-0 Weight: 220 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2023-24

AVG: .295 AB: 176 H: 52 R: 34 2B: 7 3B: 2 HR: 2 RBI: 35 BB: 26 SB: 18 OPS: .781

Notes: Jordan went 3-for-5 with three singles, two RBIs, scored two runs and swiped two bases against Inland Empire on May 26. 

AARON NIXON – TAMPA TARPONS (YANKEES)

Pos. RP Height: 6-0 Weight: 210 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2023

Record: n/a ERA: n/a G: n/a GS: n/a SV: n/a IP: n/a K: n/a BB: n/a

Notes: Nixon is currently on the injured list and expected to miss the 2025 season.

CAM SCHUELKE – ACL GUARDIANS (GUARDIANS)
Pos. P Height: 6-0 Weight: 205 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2024

Record: 0-0 ERA: 0.00 G: 1 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 1 K: 1 BB: 0

Notes: Schuelke is currently on a rehab assignment. 

CADE SMITH – HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES (YANKEES)
Pos. SP Height: 6-1 Weight: 190 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2021-23

Record: n/a ERA: n/a G: n/a GS: n/a SV: n/a IP: n/a K: n/a BB: n/a

Notes: Smith is currently on the injured list.

KHAL STEPHEN – VANCOUVER CANADIANS (BLUE JAYS)
Pos. P Height: 6-4 Weight: 215 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2024

Record: 4-0 ERA: 2.47 G: 10 GS: 9 SV: 1 IP: 47.1  K: 53 BB: 10*

Notes: Stephen picked up a win following a five-inning start against Hillsboro on May 28. 

LOGAN TANNER – DAYTON DRAGONS (REDS)
Pos. C Height: 6-0 Weight: 215 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2020-22

AVG: .121 AB: 33 H: 4 R: 5 2B: 0 3B: 0 HR: 0 RBI: 3 BB: 9 SB: 0 OPS: .431

Notes: Tanner has 42 extra-base hits over the course of his pro career. 

BRANDON WOODRUFF – WISCONSIN TIMBER RATTLERS (BREWERS)
Pos. SP Height: 6-4 Weight: 242 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2012-14

Record: 3-1 ERA: 1.96 G: 8 GS: 8 SV: 0 IP: 36.2 K: 33 BB: 9*

Notes: Woodruff earned a win following a seven-inning start against Peoria on May 28 and finished with six strikeouts, no walks and did not allow an earned run as part of a rehab assignment. 

*Combined Minor League Stats

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LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — For one last time, four Husker seniors played under the bright lights of the John Cook Arena.

Rebekah Allick, Maisie Boesiger, Taylor Landfair and Allie Sczech all stepping onto the court on Sunday to play against Texas A&M, marking their final game at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

“All of these seniors, their contribution has been amazing and it’ll be sad to see them go but an exciting end to the season for these girls,” said Husker fan, Joel Sup.

SEE ALSO: Nebraska volleyball’s season ends with loss to Texas A&M in regional finals

For many Husker fans, their presence has helped put Nebraska on the map and elevate the sport.

“They just bring so much to not just the team, but the community as well,” said Dave Sutko, owner of Spikes Beach Bar and Grille. “They’re very involved in things. They’re more than just volleyball players to a lot of us. Rebekah is the heartbeat of the team, I think everyone knows that. She’s just always so positive. It’s tough to see them go.”

One of the biggest moments fans won’t forget — the team playing in front of a sold-out 92,003-person crowd at Memorial Stadium.

A game Allick and Boesiger were a part of in 2023.

“I’ve been to a lot of games at Memorial Stadium and in my opinion, that was the most impactful sporting event I have ever attended,” said Joel Sup, a Husker fan. “As a girl dad, it was amazing to see women’s sports take the big stage, and I think it really pushed Nebraska to the forefront of what women’s sports in America can be.”

Despite the Huskers losing to the Aggies, many fans agree that one thing is clear: the future for the Huskers is bright.

“They bring so much to not just the university, but the entire state. Everybody talks about Nebraska and says ‘oh you guys have the Volleyball team!’ Yep, that’s us!”

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AUSTIN, Texas — For the last several years, the Texas Longhorns have been the thorn in the Wisconsin volleyball team’s side.

In 2021, the Longhorns swept the Badgers in the Final Four. In 2023, the Horns had a similarly dominant 3-1 win in another Final Four. Last year, it was a regular season sweep in Milwaukee and earlier this year it was a regular season sweep in Madison.

But finally, finally, Wisconsin cracked the code Sunday night.

The No. 3-seed Badgers bid “goodbye to Texas University” on the Longhorns’ home court, knocking off the No. 1 seed 3-1 (25-22, 25-21, 20-25, 25-19) to advance to the 2025 Final Four.

Perhaps all the Badgers needed was the consistency of their ‘Big 4,’ who have been exceeding expectations all season long.

Mimi Colyer ended the match with 23 kills on 55 attacks with just 6 errors. Una Vajagic had 15 kills and Carter Booth had 11. Their ultimate set-up woman, Charlie Fuerbringer, had 57 assists to go along with 9 digs.

The Badgers now turn their focus to No. 1-seed Kentucky, who had a dominant sweep of No. 3-seed Creighton in their quarterfinal match. That match will be played in Kansas City.

Interestingly enough, Wisconsin ends the weekend as the only Big Ten team left in the tournament. No. 1-seed Nebraska suffered a shock upset to No. 3-seed Texas A&M, as the Aggies advanced to their first Final Four in program history. They’ll take on No. 1-seed Pittsburgh.

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AUSTIN, Texas – The No. 3 Wisconsin volleyball team punched their ticket to the NCAA National Semifinals for the seventh time in program history, storming into Gregory Gymnasium to take down No. 1 Texas (25-22, 25-21, 20-25, 25-19) in four sets. 

The Badgers and the Longhorns hooked up in a back-and-forth battle in the first set, as UW utilized a quick 4-0 burst to take a lead at 10-9. With the help of a kill from outside hitter Mimi Colyer, the Badgers enjoyed a narrow 15-14 advantage heading into the first media timeout. 

Wisconsin went on to enjoy a 6-0 run to pull away from Texas in the latter half of the frame, led by the serving of freshman Kristen Simon, who tallied an ace in the process. After the Longhorns provided a response in multiple match points, Colyer put it away with a kill to push the Badgers to a set one victory at 25-22. 

Set two was more of the same for UW, as the Badgers were able to create some separation with the help of back-to-back kills turned in by middle blocker Carter Booth—extending their lead to 14-10. They followed it up with a 3-0 run, highlighted by a kill apiece from right side Grace Egan and middle blocker Alicia Andrew. 

Texas once again made a late push to apply the pressure on Wisconsin, but the Badgers answered back quickly to wrap up the second set with a win. It was Colyer again, as the star senior converted on another kill to give UW a 2-0 lead. 

The Longhorns utilized their physical presence on the offensive end to get back into a rhythm in the third set, illustrated by a 5-0 scoring run in the middle of the frame. 

Outside hitter Una Vajagic provided some momentum for the Badgers in set three, tallying five kills to keep Wisconsin within striking distance. Unfortunately for UW, it was not enough, as they fell 20-25. 

Texas maintained their momentum right away in the fourth frame, jumping out to a 4-0 lead to force a Wisconsin timeout. 

The Badgers proved to be resilient, winning six of seven rallies to take a 7-6 lead—concluding that stretch with an ace from Colyer. Outside hitter Trinity Shadd-Ceres made her presence felt moments later, recording a pair of kills to extend the advantage to 13-8. 

Wisconsin managed to outlast Texas in lengthy rallies down the stretch, continuing to keep the Longhorns off balance on the offensive end. Vajagic and Colyer ended it with kills, securing the victory for the Badgers and etching their spot in the National Semifinals in Kansas City next week.

Colyer paced UW with 23 kills, finishing with a .309 hitting percentage. In similar fashion, Vajagic followed suit swinging at .458 (15 – 4 – 24), marking double-digit kill totals for the sixth consecutive match. 

Booth was steady from the front row in a tough road atmosphere, converting on 11 kills. In the middle of it all, setter Charlie Fuerbringer dished out 57 assists and notched nine digs.

Straight from the Court

Head Coach Kelly Sheffield (on tonight’s match): “One of the hardest things to do in sports is what you have to do in volleyball. It’s awesome that we have home environments in this round, but to go on the road and grab a win from a Goliath…the talent they got over there, we knew our players were going to have to stand tall and embrace everything.”

(On how special this team is): “I’m excited to still be playing with these guys. I love this team, I love how far this team has gone. They have grown so incredibly much since the beginning of this season. I know nobody wants this thing to end.”

(on advancing to the National Semifinals): “The Final Four is just so special, it is so incredible. When you’ve been there, every fiber of your being, you want as many of your players that are committed that decide to come here, you want them to experience that. I’m so excited that they are going to be able to experience that.”

Outside Hitter Mimi Colyer (on the emotions of making it to the Final Four): “It’s been so much fun to play for this group of girls, and I think we were so energetic and we were just so courageous out there. We played such good, gritty volleyball and I’m so excited to keep playing.”

Middle Blocker Carter Booth (on embracing the crowd): “I think we walked in knowing exactly who we are and what we have practiced and what we have worked on and the talent that we have. We came in with the intention of showing people exactly who we are and who we know ourselves to be.”

Setter Charlie Fuerbringer (on Una Vajagic’s performance): “She really just led us to this point, and was clutch in huge moments. Going back to the underdog thing, there are no underdogs in this thing, everyone is giving their best volleyball.”

Notes: 


  • With the win, Wisconsin volleyball advances to the National Semifinal for the seventh time in program history and the sixth under head coach Kelly Sheffield.

  • Wisconsin improves to 5-6 all-time against the Longhorns. The last win previously in Austin was back in September 18, 2016.

  • The Badgers improve to 74-29 all-time in the NCAA tournament.

  • For the second-straight match, Wisconsin wore its black jersey. The Badgers are 3-0 this season when wearing black.

  • The Badgers had three player with double-figure kills, led by Mimi Colyer (23), Una Vajagic (15) and Carter Booth (11).

  • Libero Kristen Simon had a match-high 15 digs.

  • Setter Charlie Fuerbringer had a match-high 57 assists. She chipped in with nine digs and three blocks.

  • For the 13th match this season, Colyer tallied 20 or more kills. She had a match-high 23 kills on 55 swings while hitting .309. Colyer has now recorded double-figure kills in every match but one and is currently on a 19-match streak with double-digit kills.

Up Next: The Badgers will hit the road to Kansas City to take on No. 1 Kentucky in the NCAA National Semifinals on Thursday, Dec. 18. UW last faced the Wildcats during the 2022 season, and have taken three-straight matches over Kentucky.



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