In the conference’s first ever match shown on network television, the No. 2 Wisconsin Badgers (11-1 Big Ten, 20-1 overall) proved they were made for the spotlight against their rival Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-6, 10-10), earning another 3-0 sweep (25-13, 25-20, 25-19) in conference play.
With the game airing on FOX — a first ever for the conference — the Badgers’ Sarah Franklin delivered a starring role, finishing with 21 kills and eight digs as UW got its 11th sweep in conference play.
Franklin, who has been on a roll in leading the Wisconsin attack for the last few matches, said the key was preparing before the match and studying the scouting report to find out the areas to attack and “feeling out” what shots in her arsenal would work best.