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Lady Eagles Head to Joplin for NCCAA DII National Tournament Looking to Capture First National Banner

Tournament Preview
After a record breaking regular season highlighted by consistency, growth, grit, and dominant stretches of play, the Lady Eagles are headed to the 2025 NCCAA DII National Tournament in Joplin, Missouri. Joplin will serve as the host site one final time, continuing its role as home of the National Tournament since 2023.
 
Under first season head coach Ryan Vanderboegh, the Lady Eagles delivered one of the strongest campaigns in program history, finishing the regular season with a 20-6 record, the most regular season wins in program history. After their impressive performance in the South Region Tournament, the Lady Eagles enter nationals with a 22-6 overall record and momentum from a championship weekend that saw them sweep Toccoa Falls and earn a 3-1 victory over Bob Jones in the South Region Championship.
 
Throughout the season, the Lady Eagles showcased their strength through extended winning streaks. From September 13 - October 3, PCC won 8 consecutive matches, demonstrating high level execution and continued improvement across the roster. Following a loss to Coastal Alabama on October 4, the Lady Eagles responded with another long stretch of success, winning 7 straight matches from October 9 - November 1. Aside from two narrow setbacks in early November, PCC enters the postseason as one of the hottest teams in the national field.
 
Tournament Field and Format
This year's eight team field is seeded as follows:
  • #1 Manhattan Christian College (Pool A)
  • #2 Arlington Baptist University (Pool B)
  • #3 Pensacola Christian College (Pool B)
  • #4 Bob Jones University (Pool A)
  • #5 Faith Baptist Bible College (Pool A)
  • #6 Alice Lloyd College (Pool B)
  • #7 Emmaus University (Pool B)
  • #8 Ozark Christian College (Pool A)
     
Pool play begins Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and continues through Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The top two teams from each pool advance to the National Semifinals, where the winner of Pool A will face the runner up of Pool B and the winner of Pool B will face the runner up of Pool A. The semifinal winners will meet on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in the National Championship Match.


PCC enters nationals as the number three seed and will face mostly unfamiliar opponents, having played only Bob Jones during the regular season. The Lady Eagles open pool play Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. against #6 Alice Lloyd College before returning Thursday for a pair of matches against #7 Emmaus University at 11:30 a.m. and #2 Arlington Baptist University at 3:30 p.m.
 
Team Leaders
Offensive Firepower
The Lady Eagles have been fueled all season by the production of outside hitter Sydney Anderson, who leads the team in kills with 370, blocks with 96, and points with 455. Her ability to score efficiently, defend at the net, and produce in high pressure moments makes her one of the most impactful players in the national field.
Close behind is outside hitter Lyssie Metzker, who continues to shine as one of the most well rounded threats on the roster. Metzker enters the tournament with 286 kills, 329 total points, 31 service aces, and 320 digs. Her versatility and consistency in all six rotations have been essential to PCC's success.

Defensive Backbone
Anchoring the back row is libero Hope Brooks, the defensive leader of the Lady Eagles. Brooks owns a team high 392 digs and has handled 567 serve receives this season, providing stability, communication, and timely playmaking in the defensive third. Her presence allows PCC to control long rallies and transition effectively into scoring opportunities.
 
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Players Mentioned

Hope Brooks

#2 Hope Brooks

L
5' 3"
Junior
Lyssie Metzker

#14 Lyssie Metzker

OH
5' 3"
Junior
Sydney Anderson

#15 Sydney Anderson

MH
6' 0"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Hope Brooks

#2 Hope Brooks

5' 3"
Junior
L
Lyssie Metzker

#14 Lyssie Metzker

5' 3"
Junior
OH
Sydney Anderson

#15 Sydney Anderson

6' 0"
Junior
MH