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No. 16 Baylor volleyball upsets defending national champs No. 3 Wisconsin

By Gio Gennero | Sports Writer

After falling to fifth-ranked Minnesota on Friday, No. 16 Baylor volleyball upset No. 3 Wisconsin, the defending national champions, Saturday evening at the Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth. The match went the distance, as the Bears found their first win of the season after five sets: 21-25, 25-22, 26-24, 21-25, 15-12.

Senior outside hitter Lauren Harrison led the way with 18 kills for the match, followed closely by redshirt freshman Riley Simpson, who had 16. Senior middle blockers Kara McGhee and Mallory Talbert threw a block party, recording eight and six blocks, respectively, while also adding a combined 17 kills.