Wisconsin and Kentucky open their seasons Friday night at Fiserv Forum, a marquee neutral-site clash that sets the tone for a national-title chase before Labor Day.
The matchup pits two programs that have built their identities on relentless floor defense and pin-point serving, and the edge may come down to which roster settles into its system fastest in a season-opener between two teams still at 0-0.
A 9:00 PM EDT first serve on August 21st gives volleyball fans the perfect Friday-night centerpiece — two bluebloods, one floor, zero margin for a slow start.
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