The reigning NCAA national champions are looking to defend their crown as volleyball season quickly approaches.
For the first time in conference history, the Big Ten will be hosting Conference Volleyball Media Days, which will take place this week in Chicago.
The Big Ten begins play in late August, with matches scheduled to start on August 26-27.
The Badgers had three players named to the Big Ten preseason team, as outside hitter Sarah Franklin, middle blocker Devyn Robinson, and middle blocker Anna Smrek all earned the nod. Here is a look at the Big Ten volleyball preseason poll and where the national champions ended up: