The NCAA Women's Volleyball DI official home. Ball State moves on to play No. The Huskers will take on Wisconsin for the third time this season for the trophy. Voepel: I loved it. This fifth set is going to come down to composure and momentum. If the Cardinals can keep that mojo going, they can win it all. Nebraska seems to have picked up the momentum and they are running with it. No. Hoffman: Although it coincided with college football bowl games, having the tournament return to the winter brought excitement and a sense of normalcy. Mechelle Voepel: The Badgers' defense prevailed in both the semifinal and final victories. You have entered an incorrect email address! While Penn State remains as the only team to take part in all 41 tournaments, this is the first tournament appearance for Campbell, The Citadel, UIC, Mississippi State, South Alabama, and West Virginia, for a grand total of six teams.[4]. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. It will serve as the first and only nationally-televised collegiate mens volleyball contest on ESPN platforms in 2023, prior to the National Collegiate Championship. Libero Lukas Pytlak dug out six Quincy attacks. NOW FINISH. The winner will advance to the third opening round match to play Lewis (20-2), with the winner advancing to the championship bracket to play Brigham Young (19-3) at Ohio State. 10 Nebraska Huskers are headed to the national championship, and we have an all Big Ten final on Saturday night. The late first-round contest pits host UC Irvine against CSUN at 7:30 p.m. PT/4:30 p.m. HT. The second and third opening round matches at Ohio State are 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern time, May 4. The Panthers hit an impressive .483 as a team and held the Huskers to a .167 clip. NCAA mens volleyball: Big McKendree MIVA upset; Happy @sydneyhilley homecoming with @auprovolleyba, @bigwestsports, @necsports regular-season titles o, Power Tip from @bisoninc1985 : Consider a portable, @ethanchamplin20, @uclamvb top Waves; key Friday i, High School Player of the Week Submissions, Thar she blows! Additionally, Georgia Tech also advanced to its first Regional Final since 2003, marking the first time the ACC had three Regional Finalists in one tournament. 2 Seed BYU vs. No. [5] All Sweet 16 and Elite 8 matches aired on ESPNU or ESPN+. Sunderland: Louisville has had a wonderful season and is the best all-around team in the tournament. No. The Cougars, by comparison, managed only .262 percent. The Badgers fought off three set points to get within one, 24-23, but Keonilei Akana made a huge save and the freshman, Ally Batenhorst finished it off in one of the biggest moments all match. Lindsay Krause ended up having a great night with nine kills at a .368 clip and then Stivrins, the heart of this team, posted nine on .529 hitting and six blocks. Wisconsin, though, went on a 9-3 run to get within one, 17-16. Nebraska was trying to grab what would have seemed like a nearly insurmountable 2-0 lead, with Wisconsin scratching and clawing to stay out of that huge hole. Both teams had entered the day having already secured the two first-round byes for The Big West Championship. Sunderland: The Panthers have learned a lot about themselves. AVP New Orleans survives (but not the Wilson ball) a stormy Saturday, Nike Hot Seat: USAs Kara Bajema, from little Lynden to UW to Turkey, Big West, NEC regular-season titles on line, MIVA tourney begins in NCAA mens volleyball, Champlin, UCLA top Waves; key Friday in NCAA mens volleyball as LBSU plays UCI, NCAA volleyball: AVCA update; womens openings; how the mens conferences stand. Consistency now will be key. Wisconsin is another beast, however, because of its length and talent. Hawaii was the first team to move on to the national championship after sweeping UC Santa Barbara 3-0, on the back of Colton Cowell (10 kills), Patrick Gasman (10 kills) and Rado Parapunov (11 kills) all delivering double-digit kills in the match. After that we ended up seeing NINE ties as Nebraska and Wisconsin alternated points. For Wisconsin, we will see the 2021 AVCA National Player of the Year Dana Rettke in her fifth year looking to end her collegiate career on top. UC Irvine is serving as the host for the first time this Thursday through Saturday, April 20-22, inside its Bren Events Center on campus. Rockwell: For the sake of those athletes who played in both the fall and spring, it was nice to see the season finish on time (knowing that many of these ladies are long overdue for a much-needed rest). [6] ESPN aired the national semifinals while ESPN2 aired the national championship.[7]. Jen Hoffman: The record-setting defense for Wisconsin in the championship match was too much for Nebraska to handle. Below are each team's stats from the first set. The NCAA will announce its seven-team field for the NCAA bracket next Sunday. They took advantage of multiple Wisconsin mistakes and took a 21-17 lead. Rowe: It's been great from a rest and recovery standpoint. The question is whether or not they can convert enough of those digs into kills. She had just ONE error. The 2021 Big West Conference men's volleyball tournament is a postseason men's volleyball tournament for the Big West Conference during the 2021 NCAA Division I & II men's volleyball season. After hitting a low .167 in the second set, the Badgers hit .375 in the third and held the Cards to .222. It's kind of hard to find a comparison in other college sports to what we've seen with Texas volleyball over the past decade. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. No. Kentucky hitters struggled for a short time when Lilley couldn't run her offense effectively. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); - I don't think it'll be difficult to go back, but I commend all teams for their flexibility and adaptability this season. Whittemore: Louisville just has to be Louisville: diverse, determined and disciplined. Hoffman: The highlight of the tournament was honestly seeing Louisville's success. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. It would have been even more enjoyable had they had the opportunity to socialize with other players they knew through club or U.S. national teams -- the best part of the experience aside from the actual volleyball. NCAA women's volleyball tournament 2021 - Texas versus Kentucky, in a battle of power setters. Washington strung together a few runs when they forced Kentucky out of system and Lilley was on the run, bump-setting many balls. pic.twitter.com/1jQIkkzfUL. But, the Badgers also have eight service errors. No. Gore: It's the same strategy for both teams -- get the other team out of system. Rado Parapunov led all players with 13 kills and 16.0 points. The championship game will be played at 8 p.m. Eastern time, May 8. What: NCAA Tournament, women's volleyball, championship game Who: Nebraska vs. Wisconsin When: Saturday, December 18, 2021 Time: 7:30 p.m. The No. The University of South Florida and Tampa Bay Sports Commission are. The Panthers were playing without Kayla Lund, and Dan Fisher might have wanted to see his team perform without its floor general. 1 seed Hawaii swept No. They are able to stay in system and Lauren Stivrins and Kayla Caffey are burying balls. Whittemore: To see the record-breaking crowd in the stands in Columbus this year was nothing short of amazing. The Huskers went on a 6-0 run, including an ace from Stivrins, and took a 23-18 lead. Paul Sunderland (ESPN analyst, Olympic gold-medal winner): This is a tough one because both teams have so many weapons. The Cardinals' middles are very strong, but how can they match up with Dana Rettke? We have seen these two teams play twice already but Nebraska has never looked like this. MPSF CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT The MIVA quarterfinals got underway Saturday and we had the first NCAA Division I-II postseason upset as seventh-seeded McKendree knocked off second-seeded and 12th-ranked Loyola. Wisconsin made its third consecutive trip to the national semifinals, and was seeking its first title. 1 seed Hawaii will meetUC Santa Barbarain the semifinals, while Lewiswill face No. pic.twitter.com/bFBxA5A6KV. 7 McKendree def. And when they had to beat another Big Ten team in the regional final, Purdue, Pitt didn't get rattled, even after the Boilermakers tied the match 1-1. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. The opening round of the 2021 National Collegiate Men's Volleyball Championship concluded Tuesday with two matches. The Railsplittlers swept Queens to finish their season on a 19-match winning streak. 3 seed. ESPN2#NCAAVB x @Huskervball pic.twitter.com/8skxVQzwHC. College softball expert roundtable: Who has the most to prove and who can stop Oklahoma? Whittemore: While Nebraska has always been a great defensive team, I think this edition of the Cornhuskers might be even more dependent on its defense. WATCH LIVE || ESPN2 pic.twitter.com/5qtfKGbKeZ. 10 hours ago, - The 2021 championship will take place May 6-8 in Columbus, Ohio. This year's event is once again open to the public, and we invite you to join us courtside for all the action. Sunderland: I would go with Sydney Hilley for tournament MVP. For a full preview on the match, click or tap here. This is the tournament preview from the MPSF. Dana Rettke is unstoppable in the front row, and she gives Wisconsin the edge. The selections for the 2021 NC men's volleyball championship will be announced Sunday, April 25. That said, Lindsay Krause and Ally Batenhorst broke through against Texas. The frustration level at Texas -- to keep being so close, but tripped up before the finish line -- has to be enormous. Devyn Robinson, Jade Demps and Julia Orzol have two kills apiece, but they are struggling to get it going out of the middle. The Cardinals hit .500 as a team. The Nebraska Huskers take set one 25-22 to take a 1-0 lead on the match and set the tone for the match. The grad student and two-time ACC Player of the Year totaled five kills in a quarterfinal win over Purdue. Voepel: Is it finally Wisconsin's turn to win a title? The NCAA, as it did with the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments, moved the volleyball tournament to a single location as a safeguard against COVID-19. Now, the five-time national champs and 10th ranked Huskers are just one set away from the title game. McKendree will travel to Ohio State on Wednesday. The opening round matches will be contested May 3 and 4, hosted by The Ohio State University, and the championship will be held May 6 and 8, hosted by Ohio State. She is so fun to watch play at the net. The Panthers were within one when Stivrins went off with two back-to-back kills to give Nebraska match point. The Wisconsin Badgers are headed back to the national championship with a four-set win over Louisville. Anna Smrek had an absolutely insane night and performance to lead the Badgers to the title game. Texas sweeps Wisconsin to advance to national championship, Kentucky takes down Washington to advance to women's volleyball final (0:28), Previewing the power showdown between Texas, Kentucky in NCAA women's volleyball final, 2023 NCAA gymnastics championships: Oklahoma repeats and Trinity Thomas ties record. No. The competition. I think their biggest test actually comes in the semifinals against Wisconsin. Katie George: Playing at one venue with limited capacity has minimized distractions, which is certainly beneficial. All-MIVA First Team member Tinaishe Ndavazocheva led the Cardinals with 13 kills and a .474 hitting percentage. You can watch the match on BTN Plus. Gore: Because I have so much affection and respect for both programs, I just can't pick a winner! College softball expert roundtable: Who has the most to prove and who can stop Oklahoma? ET). Kubik then sent one out of bounds and Wisconsin rushed the court to celebrate its first-ever national title when John Cook flashed the challenge card for a touch. 2 seed BYU, 3-0, on Saturday to win the 2021 NC men's volleyball national championship. Game times for the semifinals are 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern time, May 6. 5 new teams enter latest DI baseball rankings, DIII men's volleyball championship selections, Midseason track & field superlatives, sleeper picks, Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. 14 CSUN (12-15, 1-9 Big West) to move up to the No. Stivrins has four kills on .300 hitting, and the hot start for the senior leader is a great sign for the Huskers. So far, the two middles for Nebraska are absolutely dominating. We are headed to five in Columbus. First serve for the 2021 DI women's volleyball championship is at 7:30 p.m. Hawaii awaits the advancing squad between UC Santa Barbara and UC San Diego in Fridays first semifinal at 5 p.m. PT/2 p.m. HT. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Nebraska was able to slow down Pitt's offense a bit, and in turn their offense flourished. Nebraska's transitioning has been great, and that all starts with good first touches in the backcourt. 1-UCLA WHAT. It was actually amazing they kept it as close as they did, a credit to Skylar Fields and Logan Eggleston, who had to take most of those broken-play swings. No. You can tell early this is going to be a Member-Meneh highlight game. The regionals will be played at four non-predetermined campus sites, which will be announced on December 5.[4]. They ultimately closed out the set on an 8-2 run, and Lindsay Krause hammered down the last kill. Voepel: The second set of the championship match was such compelling volleyball; it was like everything was hanging in the balance. Congratulations to Nebraska on an incredible turnaround season, making it to the title game and giving the Badgers the fight of their life after a season full of adversity. The Huskers name of the game tonight was blocking, defense and serving. Lauren Stivrins returned for her fifth-year and missed out on the beginning of the season recovering from an injury but would 100 percent be an All-American had she played the whole season. You can view the complete interactive bracket here. Still, credit Nebraska for excellent serving and strong, steady defense. Rockwell: I predict the transfer portal is going to vastly change the outlook on next season, and there will be another first-time champion in 2022, as well. But the one-site format this year has been good in the sense that they didn't have to fly somewhere, go home and fly back. 1 Ball State on Wednesday. Wisconsin was able to fight off three set points, but out of a time out Lauren Stivrins hammered one down to take a 1-0 lead on the match. [1] The All-MIVA performers were on full display on the Ohio State side. Stumler was very efficient against Washington (13 kills, 2 errors to hit .344), but needs to demand the ball from Madison Lilley so she can produce even more in the championship. Absolutely everything went Wisconsin's way, but Nebraska re-grouped in a timeout with the mindset of "it's not over until its over." Chinaza Ndee came out swinging with four kills at a .800 clip and Leketor Member-Meneh already has four kills on .429 hitting. Unlike the 2020 tournament that consisted of only 48 teams due to COVID-19, the 2021 tournament returned to the usual format of 64 qualifying teams. If the block can get touches to help the backcourt defense behind them, Kentucky can succeed in transition, but first have to keep the ball off the floor to be able to do so. I think Nebraska has a slight edge over Pitt in the other semi thanks to its defense. Wisconsin won the 2021 NCAA volleyball championship on Saturday, marking the second time this calendar year the sport crowned a new champion. If they can come close to that level of performance in the semis, look out. The teams split their regular-season series, with the Gauchos winning 3-1 at home on March 3 and the Tritons rallying to take a 3-2 thriller in La Jolla on April 7. Eggleston, the Big 12 player of the year, has wowed and had 17 kills against Wisconsin. They improved all aspects of the game, but especially their passing and transitions. Hawaii defeated BYU 3-0 to win the 2021 NCAA men's volleyball championship. Nebraska kept the momentum going into the third set and took a 2-1 lead on the match with a 25-20 win in set three. 1 Hawaii will battle No. We will be covering the championshiplive here with updates, stats and analysis during the match, and you canstream the game here. The 2021 NCAA Division I women's volleyball tournament began on December 2, 2021 and ended on December 18th, 2021, to determine the Division I National Champion in women's volleyball. Caffey has been lethal so far with just three kills but on .750 hitting and with enough power to burn a hole in the gym. The Longhorns should also attack the right side of the court so Lilley has to play the first ball -- she makes Kentucky go and keeps it in system. 4 Seed Grand Canyon vs. No. It was held April 22 through April 24, 2021 at the SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. 2-BYU Every year, the best teams from around the country come together to compete for the national championship.This year, the semifinal match is scheduled to take place on April 24th, 2021. This game was really all you could ask for. All-MIVA First Team honoree Jon Diedrich had 19 kills on .375 hitting for Purdue Fort Wayne. Dyer Ball pitched in 10 kills from the right side. Dana Rettke getting the last three points of that 31-29 Badgers set victory was a case of the national player of the year coming through in the biggest match of her career. She had some big help, though, as the freshman Anna Smrek led offensively with 14 kills on .429 hitting, Jade Demps had a magnificent game with 12 kills on .396 hitting and Grace Loberg finished off her career with 10 kills. Watch the full title match. 2 BYU also pulled off a victory in its semifinal matchup against Lewis. This has been a fun one, and a championship matchup to say the least. Loberg hammered one down out of the timeout to get the Badgers within two, and then Aiko Jones sent one out of bounds to give Wisconsin match point. The Huskers came out strong to start the second as well, and picked up a decent lead early and then maintained it most of the way. No. 2 BYU at 8 p.m. on May 8 on ESPNU. They hit just .246 on the match, but this is pretty typical for Nebraska this season. they get it done in other ways. The top two seeds have been placed in the bracket; the remaining five teams will compete for the last two berths in the bracket via three opening round matches. Nebraska freshman outside hitter Ally Batenhorst showed up when it counted and made big-time swings to give her squad the edge. NCAA's international athletes still facing NIL challenges, The sorcery and science behind Virginia's swimming dynasty, Five NCAA gymnasts to keep your eye on in 2024. Anna DeBeer was dialed in all match for Louisville, she led the Cards with 20 kills, and Anna Stevenson posted 14 kills on .360 hitting. She just comes across as a very bright young woman with an interesting personality and good sense of humor, and she is clearly a terrific teammate. Pitt now faces a win-it-or-go-home fourth set. The Gauchos won the only other Big West Championship meeting, a four-setter in the 2021 final. Voepel: The Huskers have just taken a little longer to find themselves this season, due both to youth and injuries. And so we have another season of missed potential for Texas. Wisconsin won the 2021 NCAA volleyball championship on Saturday, marking the second time this calendar year the sport crowned a new champion. In doing so, they slowed down Pitt's speedy offense and controlled Leketor Member-Meneh's game a bit. The Cougars won 3-1as they were led by Gabi Farcia Fenandez who posted 16kills. They hit under .200 on the set but also held Wisconsin to .171 hitting, a really low clip for the Badgers. 2 UCLA, No. On the other side of the bracket, 30-3 Pitt was recently boosted by the return of Kayla Lund. Texas, at 24-1, is the No. It appears they managed that quite well, holding her out of that second Louisville match and a number of others, then playing her back row only in the first round before she ramped it back up vs. Penn State. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Trying to stop them is fourth-seeded Wisconsin, which ranks third in the country in assists per set, thanks to Sydney Hilley. 2 Kentucky (23-1) in the NCAA women's volleyball championship match Saturday (ESPN2/ESPN App, 8 p.m. My only prediction is that it will be another wild season of unpredictable results! They took down Nebraska 25-23 in the third in a tightly contested set. The coaching staff labels her a coach on the floor and her decision-making is rarely questioned. Madi Kubik is leading the way with five kills. I like fairytale endings. She is joined by first-team All American setter Sydney Hilley, and second-team All American libero Lauren Barnes. Nebraska picked up set point 29-28, but Dana Rettke, the NPOY, came alive when the Badgers needed her. Hoffman: Louisville and Nebraska met early in the regular season. They executed their game plan at such a high level against a tough, hot, Nebraska team that just wouldn't go away. The final four is set. Tyler Poulsen and Francisco Comas had 10 digs each. Voepel: It was big psychological boost to beat seven-time national champion Penn State in the second round. It's an interesting debate now, and it's been shown that being in one venue is possible. Wisconsin will beat Nebraska for the championship. The NCAA Division 1 Women's Volleyball Semifinals is one of the most anticipated events in collegiate sports. I really felt like the luckiest person in the world to be a part of those matches and to see all of the amazing athletes from Pittsburgh, Louisville, Nebraska and Wisconsin leave everything they had on the floor competing for a national title. Like Louisville, they are solid and balanced. 4 seed. Saturday night, UCLA beat Pepperdine in four, BYU swept Stanford and USC swept Concordia Irvine. 3 Quincy 3-0. Hoffman: The conference will only improve because of Louisville and Pittsburgh. Both teams are so similar in their strengths, but the one who can disrupt the other with excellent serving and passing can impose themselves on the other and take home the title. Hawaii drawsfirst blood, as the Rainbow Warriors winthe opening set of the championship match, 25-21. Maples Pavilion; Stanford, Calif. MPSF Quarterfinals: Wednesday, April 19 Adam Dubbin. The Rainbow Warriors swept both opponents this season, taking two straight-set affairs in Santa Barbara two weeks ago, before 3-1 and 3-0 home decisions over the Tritons this weekend. Host: Stanford University The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". You could immediately tell the difference with Anna Smrek and Rettke getting more touches, and Grace Loberg provided an important spark for her team as well. 6 Seed USC5:35 pm 10 Nebraska has begun. They were determined, dialed in, and clearly aware of how important this set was. 7 seed won in the MIVA Tournament. ET on ESPN2. Nebraska wins fourth set The Huskers won the fourth set 25-23 to stay. She is more than a difference maker, she deserves every kudo there is. There is no other way I would expect this match to go. Preseason coaches favorite Hawaii (26-2, 9-1 Big West) then rejoined the Beach atop the final table by completing its weekend sweep of UC San Diego on Senior Night at the Stan Sheriff Center late Saturday. People who are a lot smarter than me will make those decisions. The 2019 Big West Conference men's volleyball tournament was a postseason men's volleyball tournament for the Big West Conference during the 2019 NCAA Division I & II men's volleyball season. Right out of the gates the Huskers started applying service pressure. Dana Rettke posted 14 kills at a .200 clip with eight blocks and Grace Loberg chipped in 13 kills. This Nebraska team went through so much adversity this season, lineup changes, then some more changes, loss after loss, and now they are amongst the top two teams in the NCAA with three freshman in their rotation. Demps is still leading with eight kills on .333 hitting, and Smrek is up to seven kills on .538 hitting. Anna Stevenson was called for reaching over the net to tie the match up at 23, angering the Cardinals fanbase, but they came out fired up and notched two back-to-back to win the fourth. Sunderland: For Kentucky, it has to serve Eggleston every time she's in the front row. Rowe: Texas must stay balanced. Louisville chipped away at the deficit but Robinson came out with a monster block on Claire Chaussee to go up 11-8. They are back in the championship game after losing to Stanford in 2019. Lilley and Jhenna Gabriel have a lot of attackers to choose from. Late in the fifth, the Badgers went on a 4-0 scoring run to take a 9-6 lead. Nebraska was the only semi-finalist who has won a National Championship, doing so five times. But the Wildcats' reign atop the sport lasted just under eight months, as the season returned to its normal place in the fall. John Cook continues to show so much trust in his freshman players and Lindsay Krause is up to 11 kills and Batenhorst has nine. Lauren Stivrins started heating up a bit early in the second set to give the Huskers a much needed spark, and she along with Kayla Caffey were able to get some things going out of the middle. Below are the final stats for each team. It was held from April 18 through April 20, 2019 at University of Hawaii 's Stan Sheriff Center. Nebraska fought off two match points, and you could hear Madi Kubik encouraging her teammates "we can do this." The Cornhuskers had four set points and could not close it out. Hoffman: I don't think Pitt learned anything about itself. Our analysts break down the final four and the state of the sport, and they take a brief look at the 2022 season. So, I'll be keeping an eye on Texas' Logan Eggleston and Kentucky's Alli Stumler, who both have proven they can take over a match when needed. Wisconsin won its first NCAA national championship by defeating Big Ten rival Nebraska 3-2. It is divided into three divisions: the Juniors division for high school male students and the Seniors division which is subdivided into Men's Senior division for male college students and Women's Senior division for female college students. Both matches will take place on May 4. Player of the Year Jacob Pasteur had 14 kills (.400), Newcomer of the Year Shane Wetzel had 17 (.464) and All-MIVA First Team member Cole Young had seven kills on eight attempts. Here is the schedule for the national championship match on Saturday, May 8: The opening round of the 2021 National Collegiate Men's Volleyball Championship concludedTuesday with two matches. 5 seed. (0:28). Kentucky, from the Southeastern Conference, was the defending national champion. The late first-round contest pits host UC Irvine against CSUN at 7:30 p.m. PT/4:30 p.m. HT. Nebraska has evened the match at a set apiece with a 25-17 win in the second set. 17 kills with zero errors at an .850 clip. The NCAA Mens Volleyball Committee announced today the seven teams vying for the 2021 National Collegiate Mens Volleyball Championship. They served two balls into the net, taking a lot of pressure off the Badgers. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. ESPN's volleyball gurus break down the matchup. 5 new teams enter latest DI baseball rankings, DIII men's volleyball championship selections, Midseason track & field superlatives, sleeper picks, Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. 1 seed Hawaii vs. No. 3 Pittsburgh vs. No. . The 2023 NCAA DI women's volleyball championship semifinals and finals are Dec. 14 and 16 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla.. Be patient and win the long rallies, control the ball and take smart swings to finish the play -- high off hands and work the line/edges of the block. Louisville won the fourth set 25-23 off of an ace from Cece Rush to force a fifth set and keep their perfect season alive. 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