The NCAA volleyball tournament is about to get spicy. Purdue and Indiana are set to host games, and it's a big deal.
Purdue's Unexpected Rise
Purdue wasn't supposed to be here, not with a roster gutted by graduation and the transfer portal. But here they are, sitting with a 24-6 record, ranked 11th by the AVCA. Hosting games? Yeah, that's happening. They're projected as a No. 3 seed and could face Toledo. Win that, and it's likely Florida or Arizona in the next round. It’s not just a tournament, it’s their shot to flip the script.
Indiana's Historic Moment
Indiana is having a moment. A first NCAA tournament berth in 15 years and likely hosting, too. The Hoosiers, with a 23-7 record, sit 17th in the AVCA rankings. Projected as a No. 4 seed, they'll likely face Fairfield first. Win there, and it's either Tennessee or North Carolina. Can they push through to face a giant like Texas? You bet.
Nebraska's Perfection
Let’s be real. Nebraska is different. A perfect 30-0 season, 25 sweeps. Only Pitt, Kentucky, Creighton, Utah, and UCLA managed to take a set. That’s dominance. The Cornhuskers head into the tournament as one of the top seeds, with all eyes on their unstoppable run.
