# Wisconsin collegiate volleyball season start

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wisconsin-collegiate-volleyball-season-start
> Updated: 2026-08-22T03:16:56.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Wisconsin Badgers collegiate volleyball team began their preseason with an exhibition victory, sweeping Butler in four sets. 

Following these preseason contests, Wisconsin transitioned into their regular season opener in Milwaukee, where they faced the No. 3 Kentucky Wildcats. Kentucky secured a straight-sets victory, winning 25-20, 26-24, and 25-18.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Kentucky volleyball sweeps No. 6 Wisconsin in season opener

No. 3 Kentucky volleyball swept No. 6 Wisconsin in three straight sets to open the season, led by Brooklyn Deleye's 12 kills and a dominant defensive performance.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kentucky-volleyball-sweeps-no-6-wisconsin-in-season-opener

### 2026-08-15: Collegiate volleyball teams Wisconsin and Utah win exhibition matches

The Wisconsin Badgers swept Butler in a four-set volleyball exhibition, while Utah Volleyball won three of four sets against Weber State to start their season.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/collegiate-volleyball-teams-wisconsin-and-utah-win-exhibition-matches

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