"Pittsburgh's making its fifth consecutive visit to the semifinals, something no other program has done before, but will this be the year the Panthers make it through to the national championship game? Pitt's Olivia Babcock, the reigning National Player of the Year, is a name mentioned numerous times as a must-watch player throughout the tournament, but who else should volleyball fans keep their eye on heading into the semis?"
"Pitt has incredibly made the past five NCAA semifinals, but is still seeking its first breakthrough into the national championship. Will the fifth time be the charm? Going into the tournament, Nebraska was the team to beat. Now that it lost to Texas A&M, it feels like you can make the case for each of the remaining four to win it all. Each team has a Player of the Year candidate and multiple weapons."
The Final Four features Pittsburgh, Kentucky, Texas A&M and Wisconsin after major quarterfinal shocks that toppled top seeds. Pittsburgh reaches a fifth consecutive semifinal while still seeking its first championship-game berth. Olivia Babcock enters as the reigning National Player of the Year and a primary focus for opponents. Texas A&M advanced to its first semifinal with dramatic five-set victories, including a win over undefeated Nebraska, and displays notable resilience under coach Jamie Morrison. Kentucky is viewed as a frontrunner, Wisconsin remains dangerous, and each remaining program brings elite players and multiple offensive weapons.
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