Of the first-round games, Penn State is the second-biggest favorite on the board. The Nittany Lions are favored by more than a touchdown (-8.5), which ranks second to Texas (-12). Although no accumulating snow is expected, temperature at kickoff could hover in the 20s with wind also concern.

Penn State will face host Louisville, which eliminated No. 1 overall seed Pitt 3-1 in the first semifinal, and set up a historic NCAA final between two female coaches. Katie Schumacher-Cawley guides the Nittany Lions,

The Penn State Nittany Lions lost the first two sets but rallied to beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers and reach their first NCAA Women's Volleyball Tournament title match since 2014.