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U.S. Women’s Volleyball team secures Olympic berth

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Dana Rettke

The U.S. women’s volleyball team has secured its berth to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, beating Argentina in straight sets on Sunday at a qualifying tournament in Louisiana.

The third-ranked Americans went unbeaten in Pool C of qualifying this weekend, rallying from a set down and again from a 2-1 deficit Saturday night to beat 16th-ranked Bulgaria before the win over No. 11 Argentina.

The U.S. has never won an Olympic gold medal, capturing bronze in the Rio Games three years ago.

The U.S. team features two players with Wisconsin Badger ties.  Current Badger Dana Rettke and former standout Lauren Carlini are both a part of the squad.

Wisconsin’s Carlini wins Sullivan Award

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Lauren Carlini

Lauren Carlini, who is the only four-time All-American in Wisconsin volleyball history, was named the 2017 AAU James E. Sullivan Award winner as the most outstanding U.S. amateur athlete who also demonstrates premier leadership, character and sportsmanship at a reception Tuesday night at the New York Athletic Club.  Carlini is the first UW student-athlete to win the prestigious award as well as the first volleyball player, male or female, to win.

In addition to Carlini, there were six other finalists this year: Kayla Harrison, judo; Laurie Hernandez, gymnastics; Ashleigh Johnson, water polo; Kyle Snyder, wrestling; Aly Raisman, gymnastics; and Ginny Thrasher, target shooting. [Read more…]

Former Badger Carlini named semifinalist for 2016 AAU Sullivan Award

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Lauren Carlini

Lauren Carlini, who is the only four-time All-American in Wisconsin volleyball history, is a semifinalist for the 2016 AAU James E. Sullivan Award.

The Sullivan Award has been presented annually since 1930 to the most outstanding amateur athlete in the United States.  Representatives from the AAU created the Sullivan Award with the intent to recognize contributions and achievements across the country of amateur athletes.

Carlini joins Heisman Trophy winner Ron Dayne, who was one of five finalists for the award in 2000, as the only other Badger recognized.

A 6’2 setter, Carlini earned four All-America honors during her career, including three first-team honors. [Read more…]

Badger Volleyball picked to finish 3rd in preseason poll

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Lauren Carlini

Lauren Carlini

The Wisconsin Badger women’s volleyball team, which starts the 2016 season ranked fourth in the preseason American Volleyball Coaches Association preseason national poll, was picked to finish third in the 2016 Big Ten Conference standings.

Reigning NCAA champion Nebraska was projected to win the league, while 2015 Big Ten champion Minnesota was picked to finish second.

Wisconsin seniors Lauren Carlini and Haleigh Nelson were both named to the 2016 Preseason All-Big Ten Conference Volleyball team by a vote of league coaches. [Read more…]