Where NCAA volleyball selection committee ranks Wisconsin in season

As of October 18, 2026, Wisconsin would be the top seed in its regional for the NCAA volleyball tournament if it began in mid-October instead of early December. The NCAA selection committee had released their in-season top 16 overall seeds, with Wisconsin ranking at No. 4. The team's current position reflects a strong start to the 2026 season, with a 13-5 record.

Wisconsin has been victorious in 7 of its 8 Big Ten matches, losing only to top-ranked Nebraska. The Badgers hold the No. 6 spot in the latest AVCA coaches poll and have an RPI ranking of No. 6. Their performance against teams ranked 25 or higher in RPI is impressive, with an 8-5 record, and they have an 6-4 win-loss record against teams ranked in the AVCA coaches poll.

Wisconsin is among seven Big Ten teams selected for the top 16, alongside Nebraska, Oregon, UCLA, Penn State, Washington, and Purdue. The Badgers have victories over four other teams in the selection committee’s top 16, including Florida (No. 5), Louisville (No. 7), Oregon (No. 10), and Purdue (No. 16). Conversely, they have suffered losses to Nebraska (No. 1), Pittsburgh (No. 2), Kentucky (No. 3), and Texas (No. 12).