#3 Wayne State College defeated #2 Concordia-St. Paul to win the NCAA Central Region Volleyball Tournament. Wayne State scored the final 10 points of the fourth set to secure the victory. They now advance to the NCAA Elite Eight in Moon Township, Pennsylvania.

Why It Matters

This victory marks Wayne State College's second-ever NCAA Central Region championship in women's volleyball. The team's advancement to the NCAA Elite Eight is a significant achievement and highlights their strong performance this season.

By the Numbers
  • Wayne State College is now 31-2 this season.
  • Concordia-St. Paul ends the season with a record of 30-3.
  • Wayne State finished the match with a .360 hitting percentage, while CSP hit .333.
  • The Wildcats forced 19 CSP attack errors and had 12 blocks.
  • CSP had a 9-4 edge in service aces, but had 12 service errors compared to WSC's 4.
  • Taya Beller led Wayne State with 16 kills and 6 blocks.
  • Rachel Walker had 49 set assists for Wayne State.
State of Play
  • Wayne State College won the NCAA Central Region Volleyball Tournament and will advance to the NCAA Elite Eight.
  • The team will be re-seeded along with the other region champions for the national championship bracket.
Bottom Line

Wayne State College's victory in the NCAA Central Region Volleyball Tournament showcases their talent and places them in a strong position heading into the NCAA Elite Eight. With their impressive performance, they are primed to compete for the national championship.