The Wisconsin Badgers were able to handle the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 3-1 in an exhibition round ahead of the Opening Spike Classic to kick off the volleyball season. There were a lot of good things to like about this one for the Badgers. The young players looked good, Grace Egan continues to shine, and Carter Booth is going to be a Big Ten star. However, a potential Player of the Year, Charlie Fuerbringer, didn't play and was seen on the sidelines in sweats.
Head Coach Kelly Sheffield continues to stay relatively quiet about his star player's injury, but beat reporter Dennis Punzel has said it's a "minor knee issue.