The NCAA Austin Regional Final of the 2025 NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championships will feature Wisconsin volleyball going toe-to-toe with the Texas Longhorns at Gregory Gymnasium. Both teams outclassed their opposition convincingly in the regional semifinals a couple of days ago, punching their tickets to the regional final and setting the stage for a clash between two former national title holders.
Wisconsin Volleyball vs. Texas Longhorns Preview
The Badgers and Longhorns have been two of the top-performing teams in the 2025 collegiate season. Wisconsin holds an overall season record of 27-4, while Texas boasts a 26-3 mark. Additionally, Texas has a strong home record of 13-1, which presents a formidable challenge for the Badgers as they aim to outperform the Longhorns at Gregory Gymnasium on Sunday.
In their most recent match at home, the Longhorns convincingly defeated Indiana 3-0 in the NCAA regional semifinals. Under the guidance of coach Jerritt Elliott, the team was led by Torrey Stafford, who recorded 19 kills, and Ella Swindle, who provided 30 assists.
Meanwhile, the Badgers have excelled on the road, posting an 11-1 record in away contests. They overcame Stanford 3-1 in their semifinal match in Austin, thanks to Mimi Colyer’s stellar 27 kills and Charlie Fuerbringer’s remarkable 61 assists. They will look to maintain this winning momentum on Sunday.
The regional final is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. CT at Gregory Gymnasium in Austin. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN, while ESPN Madison will provide radio coverage for fans.
The Regional Final between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Texas Longhorns is scheduled to commence on Sunday (Dec. 14) at 6:30 p.m. CT at the Gregory Gymnasium, Austin. The game will be broadcast live for the fans on ESPN, while ESPN Madison will be the go-to destination for the radio listeners.
Team Rosters for the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Austin Regional Final
Team Roster for Wisconsin Badgers:
Una Vajagic, Addy Horner, Trinity Shadd-Ceres, Kristen Simon, Morgan Van Wie, Madison Quest, Natalie Wardlow, Jada Cerniglia, Mimi Colyer, Aniya Warren, Alicia Andrew, Maile Chan, Tosia Serafinowska, Grace Lopez, Charlie Fuerbringer, Grace Egan, Carter Booth.
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Team Roster for Texas Longhorns:
Ella Swindle, Emma Halter, Rella Binney, Torrey Stafford, Ayden Ames, Abby Vander Wel, Kenna Miller, Taylor Harvey, Callie Krueger, Addy Gaido, Anja Kujundzic, Cari Spears, Whitney Lauenstein, Ramsey Gary, Devin Kahahawai, Nya Bunton.
The Wisconsin Badgers are just a few steps away from clinching their second national title. However, a victory over the Longhorns on Sunday will not guarantee an easy path; they will face the winner of the Lincoln Regional Final between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Texas A&M Aggies in the Final Four.
Both the Huskers and the Aggies have performed exceptionally well this season, with records of 33-0 and 26-4, respectively. Additionally, Wisconsin faced Nebraska earlier in the season, resulting in a 0-3 loss at home.