Reaching the national semifinals in women’s volleyball is no small task. Since Dec. 4, teams have battled through a demanding NCAA tournament, with every match bringing them one step closer to a national title. Let’s take a look at how Texas A&M and Pitt powered their way into the Final Four.
NO. 2 PITT
ROUND
NO. 3 TEXAS A&M
Def. UMBC, 3-0
First
Def. Campbell, 3-0
Def. Michigan, 3-0
Second
Def. No. 6 TCU, 3-0
Def. No. 4 Minnesota, 3-0
Regional semifinals
Def. No. 2 Louisville, 3-2
Def. No. 3 Purdue, 3-1
Regional finals
Def. No. 1 Nebraska, 3-2
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Texas A&M (27-4)
No. 3 Texas A&M punched its ticket to the semis with a stunning 5-set upset of unbeaten Nebraska. The 3-2 victory not only marked the Aggies’ first Final Four appearance in program history, but it also etched them into the record books, becoming the first team since 2015 to eliminate a No.1 overall seed before the national semifinals.
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Pitt (30-4)
No. 1 Pitt continued its dominant postseason run with a 3-1 win over No. 3 Purdue at home, earning a spot in the Final Four and its fifth straight national semifinal appearance. Despite their sustained success, Pitt is still chasing their first national title. The Panthers reached the semis in 2024, ultimately losing to Louisville in four sets. Now, with another shot at reaching the championship, Pitt is determined to flip last year’s narrative.
Neither program has taken home the trophy, and now only one question remains: Who wants it more? We will find out on Thursday, Dec. 18. Follow along here for live updates throughout the exciting match and live stats.
