Wisconsin volleyball to face Illinois in ranked matchup

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No. 24 Illinois volleyball is set to host No. 7 Wisconsin at Huff Hall on Thursday, Oct. 8, for the 20th annual Stuff Huff match. The game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network.

Wisconsin enters the matchup with a 10-4 overall record and a 4-0 conference record, currently holding a 12-match winning streak against Illinois. Following the game in Champaign, the Badgers will travel to face undefeated No. 1 Nebraska on Oct. 10.

Illinois holds an 11-4 record and a 3-1 mark in Big Ten play. The Fighting Illini are coming off a four-set loss to No. 17 Oregon, which ended a seven-match winning streak. Wisconsin's recent performance has been highlighted by freshman Audrey Flanagan, who was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week after a strong weekend against Indiana and Minnesota.