The NCAA volleyball championship match is set.
No. 4 Texas will take on No. 2 Kentucky after sweeping previously-undefeated Wisconsin in three straight sets last night.
Texas ended Wisconsin’s glorious undefeated run, taking down the Badgers 26-24, 25-19, 25-23 for a chance at its fourth national title.
Asjia O’Neal had one of the biggest plays of the night in the second set as she helped put Texas up 18-12.
This one-handed dig from @asjiaoneal is insane 🤯#NCAAVB x 🎥 @TexasVolleyball pic.twitter.com/M6zPsh6caF
— NCAA Women's Volleyball (@NCAAVolleyball) April 23, 2021
The final play of the match wasn’t without some drama, requiring a review of a touch on the block by Wisconsin led to Texas’ win.
Sweep secured!!! 🤘#NCAAVB x @TexasVolleyball pic.twitter.com/491bKbHeds
— NCAA Women's Volleyball (@NCAAVolleyball) April 23, 2021
Meanwhile, Kentucky won the first set but dropped the second against Washington before responding to win two straight sets and earn a spot in the title game. It’s Kentucky’s first-ever trip to the championship final.
The Wildcats defeated the Huskies 25-18, 23-25, 25-23, 25-17. Avery Skinner had the standout performance of the semifinals, recording a match-high 19 kills en route to the Wildcat’s victory.
Watch the highlights for Kentucky’s victory below:
📼 NATIONAL SEMIFINALS HIGHLIGHTS: @KentuckyVB defeats @UWVolleyball 3-1, (25-18, 23-25, 25-23, 25-17).#NCAAVB pic.twitter.com/dWTgRlJgQs
— NCAA Women's Volleyball (@NCAAVolleyball) April 23, 2021
The championship game will be broadcast live Saturday night at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2.