Minnesota already beat St. Thomas three sets to one in a nonconference game in August, but an NCAA Tournament clash in the Tommies' first season eligible would've felt like a huge contest. Ultimately, Iowa State will face the Gophers on Saturday night at 7 p.m. CT at Maturi Pavilion with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line.

Despite losing four starters to season-ending injuries, Gopher volleyball still managed to finish the regular season with a 22-9 record – 12-8 in the brutal Big Ten Conference. That was good enough to earn a 4-seed in the NCAA Tournament which comes with hosting the first and second rounds.

The Wisconsin volleyball team ends the regular season with its 13th match against a ranked opponent. The No. 10 Badgers (23-4 overall, 16-3 in the Big Ten) play at No. 18 Minnesota (22-8, 12-7) on Friday, Nov. 28. Wisconsin is 8-4 against ranked teams, including a four-set home victory over Minnesota on Nov. 5.

Nebraska volleyball began its three-match road stretch, first traveling to Minnesota. The Huskers came in 23-0 and 14 consecutive sweeps.

The Minnesota Gophers knocked off St. Thomas earning a three wins in three games stretch. The Gophers defeated their crosstown opponent in four sets and now they have five days to prepare for an SEC opponent. Coach quote: "Really impressed with St. Thomas ...

The Concordia-St. Paul volleyball team defeated #5 St. Cloud State in five sets for the regional championship on Saturday.

Gophers volleyball star setter Stella Swenson was riding a high when she arrived in Dinkytown in January of 2024. Swenson capped off her high school career by winning her third consecutive state title with Wayzata in 2023 two just months prior.

Nebraska made quick work of Kansas State to move to the Sweet Sixteen while Iowa State lost in three to Minnesota on Saturday in regional college volleyball.

Wisconsin had three players with 12-plus kills as the 10th-ranked Badgers easily swept No. 18 Minnesota to conclude the regular season.