2024 Women’s College Volleyball: Rounds 1 & 2 Recap + Bracket Leaders

The 2024 NCAA Women’s College Volleyball Championship is off to an electrifying start! With Rounds 1 and 2 in the books, the tournament is heating up, and bracket rankings are beginning to take shape.

Whether your picks are thriving or your bracket’s been busted, there’s still plenty of action (and points!) ahead as the tournament progresses.

Current Bracket Leaderboard

Fans across the country are competing in the December Dance Bracket Challenge to claim the top spot. After Rounds 1 and 2:

Top Scorers for Round 1: victor3323 and jake9585 scored an impressive 34 out of 36 possible points.
Top Scorer for Round 2: joseph5758 led the way with 24 points out of 26 possible.

Where do you rank? Check your dashboard here!

First Round Highlights (36 Possible Points)

Dominant #1 Seeds

The top-seeded teams—Pittsburgh, Penn State, Louisville, and Nebraska—delivered commanding performances, each sweeping their opponents 3-0 to advance to Round 2.

Biggest First-Round Upsets

Even the early rounds brought unexpected surprises, shaking up plenty of brackets:

#10 Ole Miss def. #7 Florida (3-2): A hard-fought battle that sent Florida packing.
#12 Loyola Chicago def. #5 BYU (3-0): Loyola stunned BYU in a dominant sweep!

Second Round Highlights (26 Possible Points)

Top Seeds Hold Strong

The #1 seeds held their ground again, but it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Louisville narrowly escaped an upset against #8 Northern Iowa in a thrilling 5-set showdown—a close call for the host team and many bracket predictions!

Second-Round Shocks

The upsets continued, with lower-seeded teams stepping up:

#6 Texas A&M def. #3 Arizona State (3-1): Texas A&M cruised past a higher-seeded opponent.
#6 Florida def. #3 Kansas (3-2): Florida proved their Round 1 win was no fluke.
#5 Marquette def. #4 Utah (3-2): Another 5-set nail-biter ended with Marquette advancing.
#5 Dayton def. #4 Baylor (3-2): Dayton edged out Baylor in an epic battle.
#7 Missouri def. #2 SMU (3-1): Missouri stunned SMU to secure their spot in the next round.

What’s Next? Regionals and Beyond

The excitement ramps up as we head into the Regional rounds, set to take place from December 12–15, 2024. From there, it’s on to the Semi-Finals and the National Championship Weekend in Louisville from December 19–22, 2024.

Key Dates to Remember

Regional Rounds: December 12–15
Semifinals: December 19
National Championship Match: December 22

Will the #1 seeds hold their ground, or are more upsets on the horizon? Stay tuned!

How to Stay Engaged

Track Your Bracket: Check your scores and standings anytime on your bracket dashboard.
Follow the Action: Tune in for every set and spike as the competition heats up.
Share Your Predictions: Join the conversation with #DecemberDance on social media.

Get Ready for the Next Round

The 2024 Women’s College Volleyball Championship is already delivering high-stakes drama, and the best is yet to come. If your bracket is still in the running, congrats—you’re in for an exciting ride!

Stay updated with all the latest scores, standings, and highlights as we inch closer to crowning the national champion.

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2024 Women’s College Volleyball Championship: Rounds 1 & 2 Recap + Bracket Updates