| Box Score 2 | Box Score 3 | Box Score 4 JOPLIN, MO - The Arlington Baptist University Patriots made history on November 23, 2024, winning their first NCCAA DII Women's Volleyball National Championship in Joplin, Missouri. Entering the tournament as the #2 seed after an at-large selection, the Patriots displayed resilience and determination throughout an unforgettable week of competition.

Road to the Championship

• Nov. 20: ABU opened pool play with a 3-0 sweep over #7 Faith Baptist Bible College, hitting .239 and tallying 12 blocks. They then fell to #6 Pensacola Christian College in a 3-1 match despite a strong serving performance with 10 aces.
• Nov. 21: ABU edged #3 Boyce College in a dramatic 3-2 match, fueled by Teagan Hill's 22 kills and a dominant fourth set to force a decisive fifth.
• Nov. 22: ABU secured a spot in the semifinals by winning a single-set tiebreaker against Pensacola Christian. That same day, the Patriots defeated #5 Manhattan Christian College 3-2, overcoming back-to-back set losses with a 7-0 run in the fifth set.
• Nov. 23: In the championship match, ABU faced six-time defending champion Bob Jones University. After trading sets, the Patriots trailed 11-8 in the fifth set before mounting a stunning comeback to win 15-11.

Championship Match Highlights

• Teagan Hill: 19 kills and named to the NCCAA DII All-Tournament Team.
• Tara Tackett: Contributed 13 kills to the match. 
• Britney Gilchrist: Led the defense with 22 digs.
• Madelaine Blanco: Contributed over 20 digs, anchoring the team's defensive effort.
• The Patriots recorded 95 digs as a team, showcasing their defensive grit.

This historic win capped an outstanding 19-3 season for the Patriots, knocking off the reigning champions and securing their place in ABU history. Coach McDaniel and her team will be remembered for their determination, teamwork, and grit on the national stage.