Congrats to the three Badgers who earned a spot on the All-Big Ten first team after they finished second in the conference. The honor "shocked" one of Wisconsin's honorees.

It's also an important match for both teams' RPI rankings — Purdue is 10th and Wisconsin is 12th. In the NCAA Tournament, which starts Dec. 4, the top 16 teams will get to host first- and second-round matches.

If the Terps lose to Oregon on Friday, they would finish with their worst conference record in program history.

Wisconsin had three players with 12-plus kills as the 10th-ranked Badgers easily swept No. 18 Minnesota to conclude the regular season.

This year's Badgers 'constantly remind you why you got into coaching,' volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield said ahead of the NCAA tournament.