The NCAA announced that the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Cornhuskers Women’s Volleyball team will compete in the 2023 Final Four for the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship. The semifinals and finals will take place at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. on Dec. 14 and 17, respectively. The NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision is the highest level of college athletics in the U.S. and the Nebraska Cornhuskers has qualified for the Final Four for the 15th time. This will be the 8th time the tournament will be hosted in Tampa, Fla. since 1982 according to NCAA.com.

How has the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Cornhuskers Women’s Volleyball team performed in previous NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championships?

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Cornhuskers Women’s Volleyball team has a long history of success at the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship. They have appeared in the Final Four an impressive 15 times since 1982, and earned the championship title four times in 1995, 2000, 2006 and 2015. The team has earned an incredible 39 NCAA All-Tournament bids and has produced a wealth of All-American players and top coaches over the years. Notable players include All-Americans Jennifer Saleaumua, Jordan Larson, Dani Busboom and Sarah Pavan, while championship-winning coach John Cook was the longest-serving head coach in the school’s history with 20 seasons.

The Cornhuskers have excelled in recent seasons too, ranking 10th or higher in the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) poll every year since 2002. In 2021, the Cornhuskers earned a fifth consecutive NCAA tournament berth, the first under head coach Scott Nobles, and earned the Big Ten Conference Championship title to conclude the regular season. Above all, the players of the Nebraska Cornhuskers have consistently strived for excellence in their sport, and have made the university and the state proud with their stellar performances at the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship.

What other cities have hosted the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship in the past?

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Cornhuskers Women’s Volleyball team is thrilled to be hosting the 2023 NCAA Championship in the bustling city of Tampa, Florida. The Cornhuskers have a proud tradition of success at the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship, and hosting the tournament will give the team an opportunity to give back to the state and show their fans their very best. Tampa isn’t the only city to have hosted the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship – other past hosts include Minneapolis, Omaha, Portland, and Louisville. Each of these cities has been home to some of the most memorable tournament matchups in NCAA history. A testament to the Cornhuskers’ legacy, their long-standing commitment to excellence in the sport will only be further solidified by their hosting of the championship in 2023. The team can’t wait to show fans across the country why Nebraska volleyball deserves to be the face of the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship.

Are there any notable players or coaches associated with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Cornhuskers Women’s Volleyball team?

The Cornhuskers Women’s Volleyball team is known for their dynamic players and prestigious coaches. Two-time Big Ten Coach of the Year, John Cook leads the way as head coach and is joined by Jenny Sanders as assistant coach. Senior setter Nicklin Hames and outside hitter Madi Kubik are expected to be the team’s top performers. Hames was named both AVCA and Big Ten Player of the Year in 2019 and Kubik was a first-team All-American and Big Ten offensive player of the year. With a talented roster poised for success, the Cornhuskers are looking forward to the chance to make their mark at the 2023 NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship.