Photos from Wisconsin volleyball vs. Penn State NCAA Regional Volleyball semifinal match at UW Field House

Wisconsin libero/defensive specialist Gulce Guctekin (21) prepares for the return during the first set of the NCAA Regional Volleyball semifinal match against Penn State on Thursday December 7, 2023 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin setter Izzy Ashburn (11) runs to hit the return during the first set of the NCAA Regional Volleyball semifinal match against Penn State on Thursday December 7, 2023 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin opposite Anna Smrek (14) goes for a spike during the first set of the NCAA Regional Volleyball semifinal match against Penn State on Thursday December 7, 2023 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Penn State outside hitter Zoe Weatherington (17) attempts to block the shot from Wisconsin outside hitter Sarah Franklin (13) during the second set of the NCAA Regional Volleyball semifinal match on Thursday December 7, 2023 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin opposite Devyn Robinson (10) and middle blocker Caroline Crawford (9) attempt to block the shot from Penn State outside hitter Jess Mruzik (9) during the second set of the NCAA Regional Volleyball semifinal match on Thursday December 7, 2023 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Penn State outside hitter Jess Mruzik (9) and defensive specialist Maddy Bilinovic (2) dive for the ball during the second set of the NCAA Regional Volleyball semifinal match against Wisconsin on Thursday December 7, 2023 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Penn State outside hitter Jess Mruzik (9) goes for a spike during the second set of the NCAA Regional Volleyball semifinal match against Wisconsin on Thursday December 7, 2023 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin celebrates the point during the third set of the NCAA Regional Volleyball semifinal match against Penn State on Thursday December 7, 2023 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin outside hitter Sarah Franklin (13) goes for the return during the third set of the NCAA Regional Volleyball semifinal match against Penn State on Thursday December 7, 2023 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin outside hitter Temi Thomas-Ailara (12) goes for a spike during the third set of the NCAA Regional Volleyball semifinal match against Penn State on Thursday December 7, 2023 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin setter MJ Hammill (6) attempts to hit the ball during the fourth set of the NCAA Regional Volleyball semifinal match against Penn State on Thursday December 7, 2023 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin middle blocker Caroline Crawford (9) misses blocking the hit from Penn State outside hitter Jess Mruzik (9) during the fourth set of the NCAA Regional Volleyball semifinal match on Thursday December 7, 2023 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin setter Izzy Ashburn (11) and outside hitter Sarah Franklin (13) attempt to save the ball during the fourth set of the NCAA Regional Volleyball semifinal match against Penn State on Thursday December 7, 2023 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Penn St. middle blocker Taylor Trammell (1) goes for a spike during the fourth set of the NCAA Regional Volleyball semifinal match against Wisconsin on Thursday December 7, 2023 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin celebrates their victory over Penn State in the NCAA Regional Volleyball semifinal match on Thursday December 7, 2023 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.