NCAA Women's Volleyball is a collegiate sport in the United States governed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). It features teams from various universities competing at different levels, including Division I, Division II, and Division III. The season typically runs from late summer through early winter, culminating in a national championship tournament. The sport emphasizes teamwork, skill, and athleticism, with matches played on a rectangular court divided by a net. Each team aims to score points by sending the ball over the net and into the opponent's court. Popular conferences include the Big Ten and Pac-12, known for their competitive programs.