No. 5 Wisconsin Sweeps Auburn Volleyball to Close the Big Ten/SEC Challenge

September 3, 2026 — Madison, WI

Auburn volleyball’s trip to Madison ended with a 3-0 loss (25-23, 25-17, 25-20) to No. 5 Wisconsin on Thursday at the UW Field House, the Badgers’ first-ever meeting with the Tigers.

Auburn had pushed No. 11 Minnesota to four sets the night before, falling 3-1 after taking the second set 25-21. The Tigers had entered the Big Ten/SEC Challenge 3-0 following sweeps at the Buccaneer Classic.

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Source: Wisconsin Athletics / Auburn Athletics

From the Opelika Weekly News Digest — August 31 – September 6, 2026 | Vol. 1, No. 22 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News

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