Top Seedings and Bracket Watch in Women’s College Volleyball

The women’s college volleyball season is approaching its crucial final weeks. With the selection committee set to unveil the tournament bracket on November 30 at 6 p.m. ET, updates on the field of 64 are vital for teams and fans alike.

Top Seedings and Current Bracket Watch

This year, the tournament will feature 31 automatic bids alongside 33 at-large teams, as chosen by the NCAA volleyball committee. The top eight teams in each region will receive seeds, with the four highest seeds acting as hosts for the first and second rounds. Key matchups will determine which teams advance and ultimately host regionals, culminating in the Final Four set for December 18 in Kansas City, Missouri, with finals on December 21.

Current Top Seeds

• 1 Seeds: Nebraska, Kentucky, Texas, Pittsburgh
• 2 Seeds: Stanford, Texas A&M, Purdue, Arizona State
• 3 Seeds: Louisville, SMU, Creighton, Minnesota
• 4 Seeds: Indiana, Colorado, USC, BYU
• 5 Seeds: Miami, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Kansas
• 6 Seeds: Tennessee, TCU, Iowa State, Baylor
• 7 Seeds: Penn State, Florida, Xavier, UTEP
• 8 Seeds: Missouri, UCLA, Michigan, South Dakota State

Rest of the Field

Teams not seeded but still in contention include:

• American
• Auburn
• Ball State
• Coppin State
• Dayton
• Georgia Tech
• Illinois
• Marquette
• Michigan State
• Rice
• Utah State

Bubble Watch Update

As the season progresses, certain teams are teetering on the edge of tournament eligibility. Marquette is in danger, having lost three of its last four matches. Conversely, Auburn has found newfound momentum with three consecutive wins, yet faces tough opponents ahead, including Texas A&M and Texas.

Cincinnati’s hopes have dimmed after three losses to potential NCAA tournament contenders, but upcoming matches against Colorado, Iowa State, and Arizona State could provide another chance for redemption.

Last Four In and Out

• Last Four In: Illinois, Michigan State, Auburn, Marquette
• First Four Out: Cincinnati, Florida State, Villanova, Arizona
• Next Four Out: Oregon, Georgia, Utah, Tulsa

Conference Breakdown

The current conference representation in the tournament is as follows:

As the tournament approaches, fan interest spikes in both matchups and bracket predictions. Follow along for ongoing updates as teams strive for their spots in the prestigious NCAA tournament.