It’s time. Half the bracket will serve it up and get the 2022 DII women’s volleyball tournament rolling on Thursday, Nov. 17. Before they do, let’s take a region-by-region look at the 64 teams playing for the 2022 national championship.
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As much as current stats and hot streaks played a role in the discussion below, so did history. In order to try and uncover recent patterns, I took a look back to 2016 and the past five brackets (remember, there was no official tournament in 2020) to see if we could dig up some extra details for the teams on hand.
Atlantic Region
Team to beat: Gannon. Isn’t it always Gannon this time of year? The Knights have been to three of the last four finals and enter this year’s tournament as the No. 1 seed, earning hosting honors for the tournament. Gannon finished strong once again, going 26-5 and closing the season on a 14-game winning streak and defeating Clarion in the PSAC championship game.
Team to watch: Fairmont State. There are a few actually worth watching here. Elizabeth City State is fresh off its first CIAA championship and first time back to the dance since 2008. Indiana (PA) is heading back to the tournament for the first time since 2017 led by a brand-new head…
