Photos: Wisconsin volleyball brings title celebration home to its fans (2024)

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The University of Wisconsin volleyball team returned to a warm welcome from Badgers fans at the UW Field House Sunday in Madison after winning the program's first NCAA championship with a victory over Big Ten rival Nebraska on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.

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When was the Wisconsin volleyball scandal? ›

The University of Wisconsin athletic department announced on Oct. 19 the investigation into a a leak of private photos and videos of Badgers women's volleyball players, which were then shared on the internet.

How did the Wisconsin women's volleyball team do? ›

2022. The Badgers finished the season 28–4, and earned the 3rd overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Badgers swept Quinnipiac, and TCU to advance to the Regionals for the 10th consecutive year. The Badgers defeated (4) Penn State 3–2 in the Sweet Sixteen, before falling to (2) Pitt 3–2 in the Elite Eight.

What is the Wisconsin volleyball team drama? ›

Wisconsin volleyball team private photos leaked online, 'multiple crimes' being investigated. The University of Wisconsin said in a statement that the UW-Madison Police Department is investigating “multiple crimes” after private photos and video of members of the women's volleyball team were shared on the internet.

Who was the girl kicked off the Wisconsin volleyball team? ›

High school sports fans may have heard about a Wisconsin girl kicked off from her volleyball team for breaching the school's code of conduct. The teenager, known as Jane Doe, was accused of drinking at a party and uploading a beer bottle photo on social media.

Did the Wisconsin volleyball girls get in trouble? ›

The girls are not under investigation. "UWPD is investigating multiple crimes, including sharing sensitive photos without consent," the statement read. "UWPD is not investigating the volleyball student-athletes for wrongdoing in this matter."

Who leaked the Wisconsin volleyball pictures? ›

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Police are investigating after private photos and video of the Wisconsin women's volleyball team were leaked online. University of Wisconsin police are investigating after private photos and video of the schools national championship womens volleyball team were shared publicly on the internet.

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Did the Wisconsin girls volleyball team win? ›

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