The road to the NCAA Men's Volleyball Championship continues today with critical quarterfinal and semifinal matches across two major conferences, setting the stage for intense playoff competition.
In the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) quarterfinals, fourth-seeded George Mason will face fifth-seeded Charleston at 4:00 PM CST. Following this opening contest, third-seeded Penn State takes on sixth-seeded Harvard in the evening slot at 6:30 PM CST. Both EIVA matches will be broadcast on ESPN.
The Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) moves directly into its semifinal round tonight with two simultaneous matchups scheduled for 7:00 PM CST. Top-seeded Loyola-Chicago, looking to justify their regular season dominance, will battle fourth-seeded Lewis in what promises to be a compelling contest. According to Statbet analytics, historical tournament data suggests top seeds in the MIVA have advanced to the finals nearly 75% of the time.
Meanwhile, second-seeded McKendree faces third-seeded Ohio State in the other MIVA semifinal. This match will be available for viewing on GLVCSN rather than ESPN.
These matches represent crucial steps toward conference championships and potential NCAA tournament berths, with each team fighting to keep their championship hopes alive in the single-elimination format.
