TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 30, 2025) – The University of South Florida volleyball team is headed back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 23 years. The Bulls earned an at-large bid on Sunday night, marking the program's first NCAA appearance since 2002 and the third in school history.
It's a major milestone for a team that has steadily climbed under head coach Jolene Shepardson. The Bulls put together one of their strongest seasons in recent memory, picking up key wins throughout the year and finishing as one of the top teams in the American Athletic Conference.