The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire announced on Mar. 24 that it will host a spring exhibition game between the University of Wisconsin and the University of Minnesota women’s volleyball teams on Friday, April 10 at The Sonnentag Event Center. Tickets for the event are priced at $5 and will be available for purchase online starting Tuesday, April 7 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.
The match brings together two prominent NCAA Tournament teams from the Big Ten Conference, with both finishing in the top six during the previous season. The Badgers recently reached the NCAA Final Four, while their opponents, the Golden Gophers, advanced to the Sweet 16 in 2025. Last season, Wisconsin held a record of two wins against Minnesota and has won eight out of their last ten meetings.
Doors for attendees will open at 5:15 p.m., with all tickets being general admission and required for entry into The Sonnentag Event Center. Further details about ticketing can be found on UW-Eau Claire’s athletics website.
According to the official website, UW-Eau Claire Blugolds serve both campus members and local residents through collegiate athletics across Wisconsin. The university fields more than two dozen varsity sports teams for men and women as reported by its official website. These teams utilize various athletic facilities both on-campus and off-campus according to information provided by the official website.
The Blugolds operate under UW-Eau Claire’s athletics department and have recognized achievements within their programs; since its inception, their Hall of Fame has enshrined over 271 athletes, coaches, and administrators as stated by the official site. Based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, they represent not only university interests but also engage actively with surrounding communities according to the official website.
