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Aggies Storm Sweet 16, Eye Elite Eight
12 Dec
Summary
- Texas A&M advances to consecutive Sweet 16s for the first time.
- The Aggies face No. 9 Louisville in the NCAA Volleyball Tournament.
- This marks the Aggies' second Elite Eight appearance in program history.
Texas A&M's No. 3 seed volleyball team has secured a spot in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, achieving a program-first by reaching this round in consecutive seasons. This milestone demonstrates a new era of consistency for the Aggies. Their advancement came after a decisive victory over TCU, avenging an earlier season loss to the Horned Frogs.
The Aggies now prepare to face a strong challenge from the No. 9-ranked Louisville Cardinals. Louisville has had a successful season, boasting a 26-6 record and a notable win against a top-five Stanford team, despite closing their regular season with two losses.
This upcoming match is critical as Texas A&M aims to reach the Elite Eight, a round they have only managed to reach twice in their history, with their last appearance in 2001. The game is scheduled for Friday, December 12th, at 7 p.m. CST and will be broadcast on ESPN2.
