The 2025 NCAA DI Women's Volleyball Tournament is locked and loaded. Penn State is coming off a high, having clinched the 2024 title against Louisville in a 3-1 showdown. Head Coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley made history as the first female DI coach to win it all. Now, the big question: Can the Nittany Lions do it again?
Selection Sunday Sets the Stage
Mark your calendars. Selections drop on Sunday, Nov. 30. This isn't just another Sunday. It's the day 64 teams will see their dreams either come alive or crash. 31 automatic spots and 33 at-large berths? Yep, it's about to get real.
First Serve to Championship Glory
The battle begins Dec. 4-6 with the first and second rounds at non-predetermined campus sites. These initial matchups are make-or-break. It's where underdogs can flip the script. Remember, every set matters.
Next up, regionals from Dec. 11-14. With so much at stake, this is where teams either rise to the occasion or crumble under pressure. And then... the Final Four.
The Kansas City Showdown
The T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, is the chosen battleground for the semifinals on Dec. 18. The anticipation? Palpable. One rotation can flip the entire script.
Finally, the national championship on Dec. 21. The ultimate test. To lift the trophy, you have to be untouchable.
Last Year’s Heroes and New Contenders
Penn State's victory over Louisville last year was no fluke. They handled business with precision. But this year? Everyone's gunning for them. Can Schumacher-Cawley lead her team to back-to-back titles?
And just like that... the 2025 NCAA Women's Volleyball Tournament is set to be unforgettable. The stakes? Higher than ever. The contenders? Ready for battle. Who will rise?
That'll do it.
Source: NCAA
