No. 11 Wisconsin readies itself to try to take down No. 1 Nebraska

The No. 1 Nebraska Cornhuskers have yet to be challenged in the Big Ten so far this season. The Cornhuskers remain undefeated in Big Ten play and have yet to drop a set.

​

The Wisconsin Badgers hope to change that Halloween night.

​

The Badgers, who are tied for second with an 8-2 record in the Big Ten, are coming of sweeps of the Washington Huskies and the Oregon Ducks.

​

Now, both the Huskers and Badgers face their biggest test of the season. 

​

The Bagers are led by Mimi Colyer, who is coming off one of the best performances of the season against Washington.

​

The outside hitter finished this past Friday with 20 kills or more, finishing with 25. This is the fifth time this season she has accomplished that. Colyer also added season-bests with 18 digs, four service aces, and five blocks to power UW past the Huskies. 

​

They will need Colyer and libero Kristen Simon to step up their game if they have any chance against Nebraska.

​

The Huskers seem to be on a mission and have yet to be challenged by anyone in or outside of the conference. 

​

The Cornhuskers are battling the Texas Longhorns for the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, and a loss by either team in conference play could hurt their chances of achieving that goal.

​

Meanwhile, the Badgers look for a higher seeding themselves in the Big Ten tournament and host the opening rounds of the NCAA Tournament. 

​