Minnesota Dominates Net in Four-Set Win over UNI to Make Sweet 16
No. 7 seeded Minnesota dominated the net both offensively and defensively in a four-set win over Northern Iowa to advance to their eighth Sweet 16 in the last nine years.
UNI and Minnesota Dance Into NCAA Round Two
Minnesota and UNI swept their way past the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
NCAA Day 2 Rewind: Three Five-Setters, History Made
In first round matches, there were 20 sweeps in the 32 matches, but also three five-setters, which included two history making or ending efforts.
Missouri Upset Breaks Brackets (Day 2 Bracket Contest Scores)
Only 13 brackets accurately predicted that Missouri would beat Kansas in the first round of the tournament, which represents about 10% of brackets entered.
Kranda Paces Michigan State, Creighton Wins in 4 to Set up NCAA Second Round Meeting
Brooke Kranda and Alyssa Garvelink turned in 12 kills apiece for Michigan State, while Marysa Wilkinson and Jaali Winters notched double-digit efforts for Creighton as both advanced to the NCAA Second Round in Omaha.
Wisconsin the Most Picked 2nd Round Upset; Examining the VolleyMob Bracket Challenge
Wisconsin is the most popular first/second round pod bracket buster while Penn State is the people’s National Champion; Examining the VolleyMob Bracket Challenge.
Day 1 Standings Update: VolleyMob Bracket Challenge
All 4 favorites, including #2 seed Florida, won on the opening day of the NCAA tournament, leading to a predictable tie at the top of the bracket challenge standings.
Green Bay Escapes in 5 While Illinois St. Downs IUPUI; NIVC Green Bay Regional (Rnd 1)
Green Bay survived in five sets while Illinois State took care of business as the two will cross paths in the NIVC Second Round.
Where to Follow the First Round of the NCAA Tournament
Don’t miss any of the first round NCAA Volleyball action. We’ve got ways to follow each and every team in round one.
Breaking Down the University Park Regional Pod Matchups
Home court could be huge in the University Park region, but we’ve got Michigan State tabbed to play spoiler in Omaha.
