BALTIMORE, MD – The ninth-ranked Johns Hopkins volleyball team has been selected to host an NCAA Tournament Regional for the third straight season, as announced by the association Monday. The eight-team regional includes Hopkins, Stevenson, Lynchburg, William Smith, St. John Fisher, Wentworth, La Verne and Penn St.-Behrend, with games to be played from November 20-22 inside Goldfarb Gymnasium at the Newton White Athletic Center.
 
The Blue Jays (25-4) earned an automatic bid after winning the program's ninth straight Centennial Conference Title. This marks the 12^th time Hopkins has appeared in the NCAA Tournament dating back to 2011, with the Blue Jays holding a 22-10 record in regional games.
 
Hopkins is joined by the Mustangs (18-13), who secured the MAC Commonwealth title, as well as the Cardinals (29-1), Leopards (23-4) and Lions (22-7) who were all automatic qualifiers after winning their respective Empire 8, CNE and AMCC Conference Championships.
 
Series History
Thursday's game will be the 24^th meeting all-time between Hopkins and Stevenson, with the Blue Jays commanding a 14-9 series advantage, with the Jays winning the most recent matchup, 3-0, during the 2024 season.
 
St. John Fisher-Wentworth will open the Regional Thursday, November 20 at 11:30 AM, with La Verne-Penn St.-Behrend to follow at 2 PM and Lynchburg-William Smith at 4:30 AM. Hopkins-Stevenson will conclude the first day of action at 7 PM.
 
Regional Schedule
Thursday
Game 1 – 11:30 AM – St. John Fisher vs. Wentworth
Game 2 – 2 PM – La Verne vs. Penn St.-Behrend
Game 3 – 4:30 PM – Lynchburg vs. William Smith
Game 4 – 7 PM – Johns Hopkins vs. Stevenson
 
Friday
Game 5 – 4:30 PM – Game 1 Winner vs Game 2 Winner
Game 6 – 7 PM – Game 3 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner
 
Saturday
Game 7 – 5 PM – Winners of Game 5 and 6