USC Volleyball Falls to Wisconsin, Minnesota

The Trojans dropped both matches over the Halloween weekend, leaving their NCAA Tournament hopes diminished.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Volleyball

USC Volleyball Falls to Wisconsin, Minnesota

USC women's volleyball lost in four sets to Wisconsin on Friday and was swept in three straight sets by Minnesota on Sunday. The losses drop the Trojans to 9-13 overall and 3-9 in Big Ten play.

Why it matters

The defeats weaken USC's postseason outlook as the regular season nears its end. The Trojans have also yet to win a Big Ten match at Galen Center this season.

USC's 9-13 overall and 3-9 Big Ten records come from season standings, while the match stats include London Wijay's 20 kills and 10 digs against Wisconsin and Abigail Mullen's 12 kills against Minnesota. The extraction does not specify how USC's position compares to the postseason cutoff.

The players

Mia Tvrdy

Junior middle blocker for USC who recorded two consecutive aces and six kills against Wisconsin.

London Wijay

Redshirt junior outside hitter for USC who recorded 20 kills and 10 digs against Wisconsin.

Decelise Champion

Freshman outside hitter for Wisconsin who recorded 21 kills against USC.

Abigail Mullen

Sophomore opposite hitter for USC who recorded 12 kills against Minnesota.

The details

Wisconsin freshman Decelise Champion recorded 21 kills in the four-set win over USC, and the Trojans won the third set before losing the fourth in the final plays. Against Minnesota, USC took a 12-10 lead in the third set before losing it.

Friday, October 31: USC loses to Wisconsin in four sets.
Sunday, November 2: USC is swept by Minnesota.
Thursday, November 5: USC plays Maryland at 4 p.m.
Saturday, November 7: USC plays Rutgers at 10 a.m. in Piscataway, New Jersey.

Season Trajectory

The two losses leave USC at 3-9 in Big Ten play, deepening a conference season that has produced no wins at Galen Center. With only two regular-season matches remaining, the Trojans' postseason position appears increasingly constrained.

Fans and fantasy players tracking Mia Tvrdy, London Wijay, and Abigail Mullen can watch how their scoring performs in the upcoming Maryland and Rutgers matches. The Trojans' remaining schedule gives them two chances to improve their conference record before the season ends.

The takeaway

USC's season now depends on closing strong in its final two regular-season matches. Tracking individual kill totals and conference standings will show whether the Trojans can improve on their 3-9 Big Ten mark.

What happens next

USC plays Maryland on Thursday, November 5 at 4 p.m. and Rutgers on Saturday, November 7 at 10 a.m. in Piscataway, New Jersey, the team's final true road trip of the regular season.