KANSAS CITY – The third-seeded Texas A&M Aggies battle the top-seeded Kentucky Wildcats in the NCAA Division I women’s volleyball national championship game today – Sunday, Dec. 21 – at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The match is available on multiple streaming services for free.

Today’s match will broadcast live on ABC at 3:30 p.m. Eastern (2:30 p.m. Central). Fans who have parted ways with their local cable provider can catch this game for free by utilizing streaming alternative DIRECTV, which offers $40 off your first month and a free trial. FuboTV is also offering $25 off your first month and a free trial.

The most flexible option is Sling TV, which now offers new users a Day Pass for $4.99, Weekend Pass for $9.99, Week Pass for $14.99, Monthly for $45.99 and Season Pass for $199.99 for five months and $45.99 per month thereafter.

This game is also available on the ESPN app streaming service, which now offers an Unlimited Plan for $29.99 per month (or $299.99 for entire year) and the Select Plan for $12.99 per month (or $129.99 for entire year). The ESPN app replicates its previous coverage of select games and broadcasts on ESPN Plus.

Texas A&M’s (28-4) miraculous run to their first-ever national championship game continues after sweeping top-seeded Pitt in the Final Four. They toppled the No. 1 overall seed Nebraska Cornhuskers in a five-set regional stunner that sent shockwaves across the brackets.

Texas A&M is highlighted by nine seniors on its roster.

They hold the edge over Kentucky in hitting percentage, opponent hitting percentage, aces per set and blocks per set.

Maddie Waak dished out 48 assists, which was a postseason record in three-set matches.

Kyndal Stowers and Logan Lednicky combined for 30 kills in the Final Four triumph.

The Aggies’ defense will also be on display at the pinnacle. Texas A&M has notched 10 or more blocks in six straight matches. Ifenna Cos-Okpolla has tallied five or more blocks in 19 matches this season.

Watch Texas A&M vs. Kentucky NCAA volleyball for free on FuboTV

The Wildcats (30-2), who have not lost since early September and are riding a 27-match winning streak. Their mettle was tested with a five-set win over Wisconsin in the Final Four. Their only two losses are from top-seeded Nebraska and Pitt.

Kentucky is looking for its first title since winning it all in 2020.

The Wildcats hold the edge in kills per set, assists per set and digs per set.

Eva Hudson, the 2025 SEC Player of the Year, battered the Badgers with a career-high 29 kills on .455 hitting. Brooklyn DeLeye, the 2024 SEC Player of the Year, is averaging a team-high 4.62 kills per set this year.

The Wildcats hold a 17-10 advantage in the all-time series, but the Aggies are 2-0 when facing Kentucky on a neutral court. Kentucky holds momentum, taking the last four matches between the two SEC foes, including a four-set victory in their last meeting.

Today’s game marks the first-ever All-SEC national championship game in NCAA women’s volleyball.

Watch Texas A&M vs. Kentucky NCAA volleyball for free on DIRECTV

More information on how to watch the match on TV and streaming services:

• What: NCAA Division I women’s volleyball national championship: Kentucky Wildcats vs. Texas A&M Aggies
• When: Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025
• Time: 3:30 p.m. Eastern (2:30 p.m. Central)
• Where: T-Mobile Center | Kansas City, Mo.
• Channel: ABC
• Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial and $25 off first month), DIRECTV (free trial and $40 off first month) and Sling TV (half off first month and daily, weekly and weekend passes) and ESPN Streaming

Srinagar, Dec 21:Street Fighters Club successfully organised its annual felicitation programme titled “AAMADAY CHILLAI KALAAN” at the Auditorium of Green Valley Educational Institute, Ellahi Bagh, Buchpora. The event witnessed an impressive gathering of athletes, students, health professionals, educators, and community members.

The programme was aimed at spreading awareness about health issues during the harsh winter season while also focusing on reconnecting Gen Z with their cultural roots, especially the rich Kashmiri traditions associated with Chillai Kalaan.
The event commenced with Tilawat-e-Quran, followed by Naat-e-Rasool ﷺ, setting a spiritually enriching tone. In his welcome address, the organisers highlighted the importance of holistic well-being, cultural identity, and community participation.
Renowned medical professionals addressed the gathering, with Dr. Naveed Nazir Shah delivering an informative talk on respiratory issues prevalent during winters, while Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Wani spoke on gut health and healthy food habits, emphasizing lifestyle modifications during extreme cold conditions.
A special address on fitness and healthy living was delivered by Mr. Riyaz Ahmad Kathjoo, Principal, Green Valley Educational Institute, who appreciated the efforts of Street Fighters Club in promoting health awareness and sports culture among youth.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sajad Mir, President, Street Fighters Club, said that AAMADAY CHILLAI KALAAN is not merely an event but a movement to promote physical fitness, preventive healthcare, and cultural consciousness during the most challenging winter period. He reiterated the club’s commitment to community health, youth engagement, and environmental responsibility.
Coach Abid Amin, while interacting with participants, stressed the importance of maintaining physical activity even during extreme winters and encouraged young athletes to stay disciplined, resilient, and rooted in traditional values.
The programme concluded with a felicitation ceremony, where adventure enthusiasts, athletes, and contributors were honoured for their dedication and achievements. The organisers expressed gratitude to Green Valley Educational Institute for their support and hospitality, making the event a grand success.

Texas A&M vs Kentucky score: National championship live updates 

Set 2: Texas A&M 15, Kentucky 7

Set 2: Texas A&M 10, Kentucky 5

Set 2: Texas A&M 6, Kentucky 3

Set 1: Texas A&M 26, Kentucky 24

Set 1: Kentucky 23, Texas A&M 21

Set 1: Kentucky 18, Texas A&M 16

Set 1: Kentucky 13, Texas A&M 7

Set 1: Kentucky 6, Texas A&M 1

Texas A&M starting rotation

Kentucky starting rotation

Texas A&M volleyball vs Kentucky time, TV info

The time is here, and it’s winner‑take‑all for the 2025 NCAA Volleyball Championship. It will be an epic matchup between a red‑hot Texas A&M team and the SEC titan, the Kentucky Wildcats.

A&M plays an energetic and aggressive brand of volleyball. Their roster has few weaknesses, and they stand as the most battle‑tested team remaining. They are led by four All‑Americans and AVCA Coach of the Year Jamie Morrison, who has them on a historic run that has never been seen in Aggieland.

The Aggies will face Kentucky for the second time this season after losing to them 3‑1 for their first and only SEC loss of the season. Both history and revenge are on the line Sunday afternoon in Kansas City when the Aggies take the court to battle for the title of the NCAA’s best.

Kentucky Volleyball already knows what it looks like to beat Texas A&M. Back in October, the Cats walked into Reed Arena and handed the Aggies a four-set loss when they were ranked No. 9 in the country.

Now the stakes are just a little bit higher. Twenty-seven straight wins, one more banner on the line, and a rematch against one of the most physical teams in America.

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First, a reminder of what happened last time.

Kentucky hit .293 as a team in that win, piling up 63 kills on 157 swings. Eva Hudson exploded for 24 kills on .373 hitting, and Brooklyn DeLeye added 19 kills. Lizzie Carr was almost automatic in the middle, finishing with 11 kills on .588.

The Cats’ sideout numbers told the story. They were at 68% or better in each of the last three sets and closed it out 21–25, 25–22, 25–15, 27–25. Texas A&M hit just .205 and never really found a rhythm once Kentucky’s block settled in.

Can Kentucky’s firepower crack Texas A&M’s huge frontline for a second time?

This time around, Texas A&M is even sharper. The Aggies are 28–4 overall, 14–1 in the SEC (that lone loss is to the Cats), and they do just about everything at a high level. They hit .298 as a team with 14.6 kills per set. Their opponents hit only .187 and average 11.5 kills per set. They control the net with 2.61 blocks per set and are steady in the backcourt with 13.3 digs per set.

Individually, it starts with outside hitter Logan Lednicky and six rotation arm Kyndal Stowers. Lednicky has 456 kills, 4.11 per set, on .312 hitting, and still gives you over 2.6 digs per set with 98 total blocks. Stowers adds 375 kills at 3.5 per set on .281 hitting and 2.26 digs per set, plus 63 blocks. That is a ton of volume and a ton of pressure from the pins.

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In the middle, Ifenna Cos-Okpalla and Morgan Perkins are a nightmare at the net. Cos-Okpalla is hitting .430 with 236 kills and a ridiculous 195 total blocks, about 1.7 per set. Perkins is at .420 with 95 blocks of her own. Setter Maddie Waak runs the show with efficient choices, and A&M’s offense rarely beats itself.

The matchup problem is obvious. Texas A&M’s front line will test Kentucky’s ability to terminate in tight windows and stay patient when rallies stretch out. The Aggies are used to winning the block battle and forcing teams into low-efficiency swings.

The good news for Kentucky is that this team is built to hit high-level blocks and has the numbers to prove it. The Cats are hitting .293 on the season with 14.86 kills per set, almost a mirror of A&M’s attack. Opponents are at .188 with 12.35 kills per set.

Kentucky’s firepower is relentless. DeLeye and Hudson are basically co-number one options. DeLeye has 536 kills at 4.62 per set on .284 hitting, plus 2.34 digs per set and 41 total blocks. Hudson has 533 kills at 4.59 per set on .323, 2.38 digs, and 49 blocks. You cannot load up on one without the other punishing you.

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In the middle, Carr is the key. She is hitting .349 with 222 kills and 136 total blocks, 1.23 per set. When Carr is winning quicks and closing out on the edges, Kentucky’s defense goes up a level. Around her, Brooke Bultema and Kennedy Washington both hover around .260 hitting and are capable of stealing seams and putting extra stress on Texas A&M’s middles.

The first contact battle might decide everything.

Kentucky side outs best when libero Molly Tuozzo and the backcourt are in rhythm. Tuozzo is at nearly 4 digs per set with 456 total digs and has been nailing in serve receive most of this run. Molly Berezowitz gives them another steady defender and server. If those two control the ball, setter Kassie O’Brien can run her full menu and keep A&M’s block guessing.

O’Brien has 1,244 assists this season, 11.01 per set, and mixes tempo and angles as well as anyone in the country. When she has all three levels available, Kentucky becomes almost impossible to load up against. If she is stuck living on high balls to the pins, Texas A&M’s block has the size to tilt the match back their way.

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On the flip side, Kentucky’s serve needs to make Waak uncomfortable. The Cats average 1.21 aces per set with 140 total, but the bigger thing is disruptive serving that drags A&M off the net just enough to let Carr, Washington, and company get hands on Lednicky and Stowers. Kentucky has 282.5 total blocks this year, 2.44 per set, and they just held Wisconsin’s high-powered attack in check by turning the fifth set into a wall. This has to look similar.

Texas A&M’s resume says they can win this match in a lot of ways. They have more than enough offense, they defend with discipline, and they do not hand out free points. But Kentucky has already seen its best shot, has already solved them once, and is playing with the swagger that comes from a 27-match win streak and a miracle comeback against Wisconsin that will live in program lore.

If Kentucky passes at even an average level, keeps its serve in play, and forces Texas A&M to hit into a loaded block over and over, the Cats will have every chance to finish the job.

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Win this one, and it is 28 straight, another trophy for the case, and the kind of back-to-back run that redefines what Craig Skinner has built in Lexington.

🗓️ Date: Sunday, Dec. 21
🕐 Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
📺 TV Channel: ABC
📍 Location: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Missouri
📱 Online Streaming Through Cable/Satellite: ABC is included in most standard cable and satellite packages. Check your local listings.

Streaming Services: You can stream the game on services that carry local channels, including: Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, FuboTV, Sling TV (Orange Plan)
You may also be able to pick up the game over-the-air for free if you are near an ABC affiliate.

Odds: FanDuel has Kentucky favored by 1.5 sets. The Moneyline for Kentucky is -156, and for A&M, it’s +120.

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Prediction: Kentucky rides the double-headed monster of Hudson and DeLeye to title number 2, Kentucky in 4 sets.

What say you, BBN? Send us your game prediction in the comments!

Drew Holbrook has been covering the Cats for over 10 years. In his free time he enjoys downtime with his family and Premier League soccer. You can find him on X here. Micah 7:7. #UptheAlbion. Go CATS!