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Huskers Dominate: Nebraska Secures Top Seed in NCAA Volleyball
1 Dec
Summary
- Nebraska earned a top seed after a 30-0 regular season, sweeping top opponents.
- Coach Dani Busboom Kelly seeks a fourth Final Four trip with Nebraska.
- The NCAA tournament culminates with the championship match on December 21.
Nebraska has claimed the top overall seed in the NCAA volleyball tournament, culminating a flawless 30-0 regular season. The Huskers' dominant performance included sweeping both Ohio State and defending national champion Penn State, losing minimal sets throughout their Big Ten campaign against ranked opponents. Coach Dani Busboom Kelly, in her first year at her alma mater, is on a quest for her fourth Final Four appearance, having previously reached the championship match with Louisville and won titles as a player and assistant coach at Nebraska.
The path to the national semifinals in Kansas City, Missouri, will see top seeds like Kentucky, Texas, and Pitt also hosting early rounds. Kentucky secured the SEC regular-season and tournament titles with a remarkable reverse sweep against Texas. The Texas Longhorns, champions in 2022 and 2023, and Pitt, a consistent Final Four participant, are also strong contenders. The tournament bracket features numerous player-of-the-year semifinalists, highlighting the exceptional talent across the top teams.
The NCAA volleyball tournament is set to conclude with the national championship match on December 21, to be televised on ABC. Penn State, with a rich history of eight national titles, also returns to the field. The anticipation builds as these elite teams battle for the ultimate collegiate volleyball prize, with top seeds aiming to leverage home-court advantage through the initial stages.
