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Texas A&M Upsets No. 1 Nebraska, Reaches Final Four

12/15/2025

Summary

Texas A&M Triumphs

Texas A&M University volleyball defeated the University of Nebraska, No. 1, 3-2, earning its first Final Four.
The December 14, 2025 match featured a back-and-forth battle.
Nebraska won the dramatic fourth set 37-35.
Kyndal Stowers totaled 25 kills for Texas A&M, with Logan Lednicky delivering the match-winning kill.
Texas A&M will face Pittsburgh in the semifinals on December 18, 2025.

Summary

Aggies Aim High

On December 14, 2025, the Texas A&M Aggies will compete against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the NCAA volleyball Elite Eight at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, starting at 3 p.m. ET on ABC.
Texas A&M seeks its first Final Four appearance since 2001 after a reverse sweep against Louisville.
Nebraska, undefeated at 33-0, aims for its 18th Final Four bid.
Kyndal Stowers and Logan Lednicky lead Texas A&M's strong offensive play.
The winner will advance to face Pittsburgh in the semifinals.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship began in 1981, following the NCAA's takeover from the AIAW, which had governed women's sports since 1970. In 2001, the University of Nebraska achieved its 12th Final Four appearance with a 33-1 record, underscoring its dominance. Meanwhile, Texas A&M sought its first Final Four since then, reflecting evolving competitiveness in collegiate volleyball.

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Texas A&M Triumphs

Texas A&M University volleyball defeated the University of Nebraska, No. 1, 3-2, earning its first Final Four.
The December 14, 2025 match featured a back-and-forth battle.
Nebraska won the dramatic fourth set 37-35.
Kyndal Stowers totaled 25 kills for Texas A&M, with Logan Lednicky delivering the match-winning kill.
Texas A&M will face Pittsburgh in the semifinals on December 18, 2025.

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