The wait is over.
The bracket is set.
And the hunt for the 2025 national title is officially ON.
Long Beach State flexed hard all season and locked up the No. 1 overall seed — but if you think this is gonna be a coronation, think again.
The madness starts May 2 and it’s all crashing toward one epic finale in Columbus, Ohio.
🚨 Quick Hits:
- No. 1 Long Beach State vs Fort Valley State in the quarters
- No. 2 Hawai‘i — built different, coming in HOT
- No. 3 UCLA — two-time defending champs lurking like final bosses
- Other certified threats: Loyola Chicago, Pepperdine, and Belmont Abbey
Opening Round Battle:
- Daemen vs Penn State — May 2nd.
Winner punches their ticket to the quarters. Loser? Summer starts early.
🧠 Storylines to Watch:
- Long Beach’s Quest: No. 1 seed pressure. Giant target on their backs.
- Hawai‘i’s Revenge Tour: One of the deepest rosters in the country. They’re not just aiming to win — they’re aiming to dominate.
- UCLA’s Legacy Chase: Going for a three-peat? Absolute villain era energy.
- Bracket Chaos Potential: Loyola and Pepperdine have that “dream shatterer” vibe. Don’t sleep.
📍 Where It’s Going Down:
Covelli Center, Columbus, Ohio
- Quarterfinals: May 8
- Semifinals: May 10
- Championship Match: May 12 (Catch it LIVE on ESPN2)
🎯 Final Serve
This bracket is STACKED.
The talent is stupid good.
The drama is about to hit critical mass.
If you thought the regular season was wild, buckle up — this tournament is gonna be full-on chaos on hardwood.
Sixteen days. Seven teams. One trophy.
Let’s dance.
