Sun Dec 14 23:00:00 UTC 2025: Aggies Upset Top-Seeded Huskers, Final Four Field Narrows

KANSAS CITY, MO – The NCAA Women’s Volleyball Final Four is taking shape after a weekend of thrilling regional finals. Three teams have punched their tickets to Kansas City, with No. 1 seeds Pittsburgh and Kentucky advancing on Saturday. On Sunday, Texas A&M delivered the biggest upset of the tournament, stunning top-seeded and previously undefeated Nebraska in a five-set thriller.

Texas A&M (27-4) showcased a dominant net presence, out-blocking the Huskers 30-16. Kyndal Stowers led the charge with 25 kills and 16 digs, followed by Logan Lednicky’s 24 kills and Emily Hellmuth’s 13 kills. Ifenna Cos-Okpalla anchored the defense with three solo blocks and five block assists. Harper Murray had a career-high 24 kills for Nebraska in the losing effort.

Pitt will face Texas A&M in one national semifinal. Kentucky awaits the winner of the late-night matchup between Wisconsin and Texas. Texas, the final No. 1 seed, holds a strong 13-1 record on their home court.

The Final Four is set to take place at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Semifinal matches are scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 18, and will be broadcast on ESPN. The national championship game will be aired on ABC on Sunday, Dec. 21.

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