Women’s volleyball tournament delivered dramatic shock results last night as Wisconsin stunned No. 1 Texas 3-1 on the road in Austin. In an equally thrilling Elite Eight contest, No. 3 Texas A&M upset undefeated Nebraska 3-2 in a five-set thriller. Both victories propelled the Badgers and Aggies into the NCAA Final Four for the first time in program history for A&M.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Wisconsin 3, Texas 1: Badgers won 25-22, 25-21, 20-25, 25-19 in Regional Finals
- Texas A&M 3, Nebraska 2: Aggies won 25-22, 25-22, 20-25, 35-37, 15-13 in five-set epic
- Final Four location: Kansas City, Missouri at T-Mobile Center on December 18 and 21
- Historic achievement: Texas A&M advances to first-ever Final Four in program history
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Wisconsin’s volleyball team pulled off one of the tournament’s biggest surprises by defeating top-seeded Texas in four sets on Sunday night in Austin. The No. 3 Badgers avenged an earlier season loss to the Longhorns from August when Texas swept them in the Opening Spike Classic.
Star player Mimi Colyer led the Badgers with a match-high 23 kills, while Una Vajagic contributed 15 kills with an impressive .458 hitting percentage. The Badgers hit .294 overall in a dominant offensive display. Wisconsin advances to their sixth Final Four appearance under head coach Kelly Sheffield.
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The victory marks a stunning statement that this year’s tournament outcome remains wide open with any team capable of making a championship run.
Texas A&M Makes Historic First Final Four Run
Texas A&M’s Aggies created college volleyball history by earning their program’s first-ever Final Four appearance. The No. 3 seed defeated previously undefeated Nebraska in a five-set classic that will be remembered as one of the tournament’s most dramatic moments.
The match went to a deciding fifth set with the Cornhuskers pushing the fourth set to an astounding 35-37 loss, the highest-scoring set between any opponent in Nebraska’s 2025 season. Kyndal Stowers led Texas A&M with 25 kills while regional most outstanding player Logan added 24 kills. The Aggies posted 17 blocks, the most by any Husker opponent all season.
Nebraska’s previously perfect 33-1 record ended on their home court in Lincoln in devastating fashion, their first home loss since November.
Elite Eight Excitement Creates Tournament Drama
| Semifinal Matchup | Score (Set Breakdown) | Advancement |
| Wisconsin vs. Texas | 3-1 (25-22, 25-21, 20-25, 25-19) | Wisconsin to Final Four |
| Texas A&M vs. Nebraska | 3-2 (25-22, 25-22, 20-25, 35-37, 15-13) | Texas A&M to Final Four |
| Two additional Elite Eight matches | Pending results | Complete Final Four field |
Road to the Championship in Kansas City
The NCAA Final Four semifinals will take place Thursday, December 18 with both matches broadcast on ESPN. The championship game featuring the two semifinal winners is scheduled for Sunday, December 21 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Wisconsin and Texas A&M now await their semifinal opponents after the remaining two Elite Eight matches conclude. Four teams will battle for the ultimate prize with the Badgers’ resume and the Aggies’ historic Final Four run setting the tone for an compelling finishing weekend.
Will Wisconsin or Texas A&M Reach the Championship Game?
Both Wisconsin and Texas A&M earned their spots through dominant tournament performances and impressive comebacks under pressure. The Badgers eliminated the tournament’s top seed while Texas A&M toppled an undefeated powerhouse, proving that anything is possible in March-style tournament volleyball.
College volleyball fans are now eagerly anticipating the Final Four matchups and championship game that could crown a surprising new NCAA champion. The stage is set for another unforgettable tournament weekend in Kansas City.
Sources
- ESPN – Wisconsin victory over Texas and Texas A&M upset of Nebraska
- USA Today – NCAA volleyball Final Four details and scheduling information
- NCAA.com – Official championship bracket and game highlights
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