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Illinois volleyball is set to face off against the formidable Wisconsin Badgers in an upcoming match on Saturday. The Fighting Illini, with a record of 13-10, will travel to Madison to compete at the UW Fieldhouse against the second-ranked team in the nation, which boasts a 21-1 record this season.

The Illinois squad enters the contest on a high note, riding a six-match winning streak after their recent victory over Northwestern. Raina Terry was instrumental in that win with 22 kills. "Terry's 5.29 points per set is 10th nationally," highlighting her significant contribution to the team's success this season.

Chris Tamas leads Illinois into his seventh season as head coach. Under his guidance, Illinois has made four NCAA Tournament appearances and reached the Final Four in 2018. His overall record stands at 128-77.

Wisconsin presents a tough challenge for Illinois, having lost only once this season during a close five-set match against Nebraska. The Badgers are led by Sarah Franklin, who recently earned Big Ten Player of the Week honors.

The historical rivalry between these two teams sees Illinois leading with an all-time advantage of 49-47-1 over Wisconsin. However, Wisconsin has dominated recent encounters, winning the last eight meetings.

Raina Terry continues to be a standout player for Illinois. She ranks highly nationally in several categories and holds notable positions within Illinois' career rankings for both kills and service aces.

Illinois graduate student Kennedy Collins also achieved a milestone recently by recording her 400th career block against UCF during the Boilermaker Challenge.

As both teams prepare for Saturday's clash, fans can expect a competitive matchup broadcasted live on Big Ten Network starting at 7 p.m.