State Farm Volleyball Showcase Game 3 - Stanford vs. Wisconsin
On Saturday, August 27, 2022, the third and final game of the State Farm Volleyball Showcase took place between the Stanford Cardinal and the Wisconsin Badgers at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The Cardinal won the match in four sets, with scores of 25-20, 25-17, 21-25, and 25-21. Stanford also won the first two games of the showcase, so they took the series 3-0.
Stanford is now 3-0 this season, while Wisconsin is 2-2. Both teams will open their regular seasons next weekend.
Key Stats
- Stanford hit .307 as a team, while Wisconsin hit .228.
- Stanford had 10 blocks to Wisconsin's 6.
- Stanford had 49 digs to Wisconsin's 38.
Key Players
- Stanford:
- Kendall Kipp: 14 kills, .429 hitting percentage
- Caitie Baird: 12 kills, .364 hitting percentage
- Kami Miner: 10 kills, .333 hitting percentage
- Wisconsin:
- Dana Rettke: 13 kills, .385 hitting percentage
- Grace Loberg: 11 kills, .250 hitting percentage
- Sydney Hilley: 10 kills, .231 hitting percentage
Conclusion
The Stanford Cardinal showed why they are the top-ranked team in the country with a dominant performance against the Wisconsin Badgers in the third and final game of the State Farm Volleyball Showcase.
The Cardinal controlled the match from the start, hitting .307 as a team and recording 10 blocks. Wisconsin was unable to keep up with Stanford's offensive firepower, hitting just .228 and committing 12 attack errors.
Stanford will open its regular season next weekend against the Cal Poly Mustangs, while Wisconsin will open its season against the Marquette Golden Eagles.
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