Today, the 2024 Collegiate National Championship (CNC) enters into semis and finals, with the University of North Carolina (UNC), Utah Tech University, the University of Virginia (UVA), and Clemson University competing in the semi-finals. Only one #1 seed—Utah Tech—has made it to this round.

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Familiar Ground for Some, New Territory for Clemson

For UNC, Utah Tech, and UVA, reaching Collegiate semi-finals is familiar, having played in a round at a previous Collegiate event. Clemson, however, is navigating new territory, marking their first-ever appearance in the final four.

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UNC and Utah Tech: A Championship Rematch

The Utah Tech vs. UNC semi-final is a rematch of the 2023 CNC finals, adding extra weight to today's game. Sarah Carpenter from UNC is the only returning player from last year’s final, bringing some valuable experience to her team. Utah Tech’s presence as the lone #1 seed in the semi-finals speaks to their consistency and drive to reclaim their 2023 Collegiate National Championship title.

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Quarterfinals Recap: Narrow Wins Set the Stage

The quarterfinals saw some tight matches, especially Clemson’s matchup against Florida Atlantic University and UNC’s matches against Utah Valley. Many matches are decided through the Dreambreaker format, highlighting the intensity of this year’s competition and how close many of the matches have been.

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Championship Sunday

Today, the stakes couldn’t be higher, with Utah Tech aiming to make good on their #1 seed status, while UNC, UVA, and Clemson each bring their own edge to the competition. With a mix of returning finalists and new contenders, make sure you tune into the live stream to see who will come out on top in this year’s championship.