The Kentucky Wildcats won decisively in the first round of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament over the Cleveland State Vikings. They didn't lose a set the entire round, and the Vikings never even threatened, as the Wildcats swept in a 3-0 victory. Kentucky now advances to the next round in the bracket to take on the sixth-seeded Minnesota Golden Gophers.
How can I watch the game?
Who: Minnesota Golden Gophers
When: 7:00 pm EST on December 6th
Where: Memorial Coliseum, Lexington, KY
TV: ESPN+
Similar to the first round, the second round will be entirely streaming only. All second-round games will be played on ESPN+. This will be the case until the Final Four and National Championship. The Final Four will be available on ESPN, and the National Championship will be on ABC if Kentucky makes it that far.
To stream this game, go to ESPN Watch or ESPN+ to find the match. You can also use the app for your phone, tablet, or TV if it has streaming capabilities. If you need the link, click here.
This is the only place to stream the game and all future games. The link will change each time, but you will find each round in the ESPN+ streaming locations. It will take a subscription service to watch, but since it is the only place to watch Kentucky volleyball throughout the tournament, it may be worth it.
What to expect?
The Minnesota Golden Gophers went 21-10 in a tough Big Ten conference and won three straight matches before being placed in the NCAA tournament. They won't be easy opponents, and over the course of the season, they have faced off against many of the best volleyball programs, like Nebraska, Oregon, Wisconsin, Washington, and even Texas.
They are a powerful team that knows how to rally and will be looking to knock off the Kentucky Wildcats. It will take a battle to move on to the third round. The winner gets to take on the winner of SMU and Missouri.