Iowa State coach Christy Johnson knew all about the strengths and weaknesses of the University of Wisconsin players.
Having coached six seasons with current UW coach Pete Waite, she knew Waite’s system and his tendencies.
All that knowledge meant little in the second round of the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament Saturday night at the UW Field House.
UW won the first two games comfortably and survived a tense battle in the third game to sweep Iowa State – 30-20, 30-25, 30-27 – in front of 3,399 fans.