Lauren Carlini and Sydney Hilley are not only two of the best setters in college volleyball history. They also occupied the starting role at Wisconsin during an eight-year stretch of tremendous success under Kelly Sheffield, the first four with Carlini and the next four with Hilley.

During that time, from 2013-2021, they collectively earned eight All-American honors, with three first-team awards apiece. They combined for five Big Ten Setter of the Year honors and helped establish and maintain a standard of excellent for Badgers players that followed.

In the latest Badger Connect Podcast, Carlini and Hilley join Mike Heller to discuss their time as Badgers players, what they’ve learned from being around Sheffield, the importance of Wisconsin’s program culture and more. You can view the full episode here: