Penn State Wins NCAA Volleyball Championship in Historic Victory

Katie Schumacher-Cawley becomes the first female coach to secure a Division I title while undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Penn State defeated Louisville 3-1 in the NCAA women's volleyball championship, securing their eighth national title and first since 2014.
Head coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley made history as the first woman to win a Division I volleyball championship since the tournament began in 1981.
Schumacher-Cawley continued coaching despite being diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer in September, inspiring her team and fans alike.
Most Outstanding Player Jess Mruzik led Penn State with an impressive 29 kills in the match, contributing to the team's 35-2 season record.
The championship match set a postseason attendance record with 21,860 fans, while Louisville competed without star player Anna DeBeer due to injury.