The women's NCAA volleyball tournament is coming in hot. Nebraska, Kentucky, Texas, and Arizona State? Top seeds, no question. These teams ran the show all season, and now they're ready to dance.
The Real Deal
Let's dive in. Nebraska? Straight up dominant, leading the pack with a No. 1 seed. Kentucky and Texas right there with them, both handling business all season. Arizona State completes the top tier, proving they belong.
But don't sleep on the ACC. No tournament needed there. The regular season finale on Nov. 29 will decide it all. Stanford vs. Pittsburgh was a thriller, with Stanford clinching it 16-14 in the fifth. Louisville pulled off a reverse sweep against Miami, showing they're no joke.
Bubble Watch Drama
Now, the bubble teams. Oregon made a splash, taking down Purdue. They're in, for now. UCF stumbled against Cincinnati, but there's hope. They face Arizona State, Kansas State, and Kansas. Win a couple, and they're back in the mix.
Michigan State? One win over Penn State, USC, or UCLA could be their golden ticket. And Oklahoma? They need a big SEC tournament run, with a chance to shake things up against Kentucky.
The Big Picture
The Big Ten leads with 10 teams projected in, followed by the Big 12 with 8. The ACC isn't far behind with 7. The stage is set, folks. Selection Sunday on Nov. 30 is the date to circle.
This tournament? It's going to be wild. Nebraska is out to prove they're the team to beat. But with the likes of Kentucky and Texas lurking, anything can happen.
And just like that... it'll be over.
Source: ESPN
