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Former Badger Sarah Franklin shined as USA struggled in first week of Volleyball Nations League play
Wisconsin's Sarah Franklin (13) digs a serve during the match against Michigan State on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Former Badger Sarah Franklin shined as USA struggled in first week of Volleyball Nations League play

Originally posted on Wisconsin Badgers on SI
By Lorin Cox  |  Last updated Jun 15, 2025 7:56 PM ET

USA Volleyball had a tough first week of Volleyball Nations League play, losing its first three matches to Italy, Brazil and Czechia.

It wasn't due to a lack of effort from former Wisconsin Badgers star Sarah Franklin.

The outside hitter was the team's most consistent scorer of the week, leading the USA team with 41 points.

That 10.25 average per match so far puts her in the Top 25 among all players in the VNL. Her next closes teammate averages just seven.

Franklin's efforts helped finally put her team over the top in their fourth match against South Korea.

USA won in three sets thanks to her 13 points, four digs and one ace.

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