Excitement is ramping up for the DI women’s volleyball tournament, which begins Thursday, Nov. 30. According to NCAA Digital’s Michella Chester, these six unseeded teams are equipped with what it could take to post early upsets in this year’s championship.
Georgia
First match: Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. ET | at (5) Arizona State
The 19-11 Bulldogs have seen some strong conference competition this year, posting a 10-8 SEC record and placing sixth in the conference. Big wins over Georgia Tech and Arkansas have boosted UGA, which also boasts SEC Player of the Year Sophie Fischer. The 6-5 senior is the highest-scoring middle blocker in the nation — ranking 11th among all positions — registering 5.31 points per set.
Dawgs dropped the❗️on the regular season#GROW | #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/G8LuYKrl7F
— Georgia Volleyball (@UGAVolleyball) November 26, 2023
Minnesota
First match: Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. ET | at (6) Utah State
The Minnesota Gophers have scrapped their way through a 16-12 season, led by reigning Big Ten Player of the Year Taylor Landfair and 2022 AVCA All-America Honorable Mention Kylie Murr. Landfair has taken care of business in the front court with a team-high 342 kills this season, while Murr has…
