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Texas A&M won the 2025 DI women's volleyball championship by sweeping Kentucky in the final, marking their first-ever national title and making it the first all-SEC final in DI women's volleyball history.
Kentucky and Texas A&M, both from the SEC, are set to face off in the NCAA women's volleyball championship, marking the first all-SEC final and a historic moment for the conference, which has seen increased success and recognition in the sport.
The NCAA Division I women's volleyball championship will feature top-seeded Kentucky and third-seeded Texas A&M in the final on December 21, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Kentucky advanced with a dramatic five-set win over Wisconsin, while Texas A&M secured their first-ever final appearance by defeating Pitt. The match is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ABC.
The 2025 NCAA women's volleyball tournament features a 64-team bracket, ongoing matches from the first round to the semifinals, culminating in the national championship on December 21 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, with top teams like Kentucky and Texas A&M competing for the title.
The 2025 NCAA women's volleyball tournament features a 64-team bracket, with regional finals ongoing and culminating in the national championship on December 21 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. The tournament includes automatic bids for conference champions and at-large selections, with key matches and results detailed from the first round through the regional finals.
The Nebraska women's volleyball team is the No. 1 seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, hosting the first two rounds at John Cook Arena, and aims for their third consecutive NCAA title, with their first match against Long Island on December 5.
The women's NCAA volleyball season is nearing its end, with the selection committee set to announce the tournament bracket on Nov. 30. Nebraska remains the top-ranked team and overall No. 1 seed, while Texas and Kentucky are also top seeds. The field includes 64 teams with automatic and at-large bids, and the bracket is shaped by regional seeds and geographic considerations. Notable updates include Texas's recent losses affecting their top seed status and Marquette's recent struggles impacting their tournament chances.
USA Volleyball announced a 14-player roster for the 2025 Volleyball Nations League Week One in Rio de Janeiro, featuring a mix of debutants and experienced players, as the team aims to defend their titles and improve on their 2024 Olympic performance.
The Texas Longhorns swept the Nebraska Cornhuskers to win their second consecutive NCAA women's volleyball national championship. Texas set a new NCAA championship record with 12 service aces, and Asjia O'Neal notched five of them. Madisen Skinner was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Tournament. Nebraska struggled with serve-receive and committed numerous unforced errors. Texas won their final five sets of the tournament by comfortable margins against Wisconsin and Nebraska.
The University of Hawai'i women's volleyball team claimed their fourth consecutive Big West title by sweeping Long Beach State in the championship match of the OUTRIGGER Resorts Big West Championship tournament. With the victory, Hawai'i earned the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, marking their 30th consecutive appearance. Middle blocker Amber Igiede was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player after leading the Rainbow Wahine with 16 kills. Hawai'i dominated in almost every statistical category, securing the win in straight sets.
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the pool assignments and schedule for the 2023 NAIA Women's Volleyball Championship in Sioux City, Iowa. The tournament will take place from November 29 to December 5, with the top team from each pool advancing to the quarterfinals. The matches will be broadcasted on the NAIA Network, and the semifinals and championship matches will be streamed on ESPN3.
The Marquette University women's volleyball team lost to No. 1 ranked Wisconsin in four sets, with a record-breaking crowd of 17,037 in attendance at Fiserv Forum. Marquette's Aubrey Hamilton reached a career milestone of 1,000 kills during the match. Despite the loss, Marquette has a challenging schedule ahead with several matches against ranked opponents.
The No. 2-ranked University of Louisville volleyball team swept No. 21-ranked Kentucky in a 25-19, 25-23, 25-18 victory. Charitie Luper led Louisville with 13 kills, while Anna DeBeer and Aiko Jones contributed nine kills each. Louisville remains undefeated at 9-0, while Kentucky falls to 2-5. The Cardinals will face No. 5-ranked Stanford in their next match.
The University of Hawaii women's volleyball team fell to ninth-ranked Oregon in the finale of the Hawaiian Airlines Rainbow Wahine Classic, with the Ducks completing a sweep. Despite a strong start, Hawaii was unable to maintain momentum, and Oregon secured a 25-21, 25-21, 25-15 victory. Caylen Alexander and Amber Igiede were named to the all-tournament team for their performances. Oregon's Mimi Collier was named tournament MVP, leading her team with 17 kills. Hawaii will face No. 22 Southern California in their next two-match series.
The University of Hawai'i women's volleyball team has been chosen as the top pick in the 2023 Big West Preseason Coaches' Poll, with three players from the team also earning spots on the Preseason All-Big West Team. Amber Igiede, Kate Lang, and Caylen Alexander were recognized for their outstanding performances. Hawai'i received 10 first-place votes, while UC Santa Barbara, Long Beach State, and Cal Poly followed closely behind in the rankings. The Rainbow Wahine will kick off their season with the Hawaiian Airlines Rainbow Wahine Classic.