Penn State vs. Texas - 2009 NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship

Highlights of the 2009 NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Championship between Penn State and Texas. (December 19, 2009).

[@Kamala_b]

This game has got to be ONE of the best NCAA championship games. Watching this game made me wonder why the U.S. does NOT have an INDOOR professional league. I know there was one in the past and did not last. However, it is worth another shot. I think it can work now.

[@montagne5825]

Good news. A USA women’s volleyball league is starting February 2020

[@Zwood1000]

In 2014 when people were interviewing Destinee Hooker she said that this match still haunted her, even with all of her medals for her national team. So inspiring

[@bootsycollins9915]

i love watching this video over and over

[@trutonique]

I've watched this SOOO MANY TIMES over the years! Here we are in 2021 and I still think Kisner is my absolute favorite Libero of all time! EVER.

[@MrGbremer]

This match showcased why Penn State won 4 straight titles. Sure they had the heavy hitters but they also had VERY STRONG liberos and defensive specialists that allowed those hitters to get their opportunities. Goes to show you that defense wins championships!

[@808aaq]

To be down 0-2 and win the game is awesome and goes to show what a tough and talented team PSU is and still are. This is by far the best match I seen on tv. This is how a #1 and #2 teams should play for all the marbles! What a game!!!

[@dougalmac54]

Let's not lose sight of what's most important here. With all due respect to Hooker, who is an excellent volley-baller, Penn State came back from a 0-2 deficit and ran the table for a 3rd straight national championship. That is an AWESOME achievement for ANY NCAA school to accomplish, especially given the collegiate volleyball talent on both the men's and women's teams in this country. Outstanding, Lady Lions. You've made the whole Nittany Nation super proud. WE ARE-PENN STATE!

[@ochada13]

5:24 Kisner's dig was so insane, even the legend Karch Kiraly made an "OH!" sound. This is why she is my favorite libero of all time, and why I love that my jersey number is 19. Other great digs at 0:46 and 1:01. D'Errico is also fantastic, covering all of Hooker's tips, and she and Roberta Holehouse were the best liberos of Penn State. Great game all around, thanks to the liberos and defensive specialists.

[@tboynew]

Thanks for the memory. Might be the greatest single match I've ever seen in 45 years of watching sports on TV. Both teams were superbly talented and played their hearts out -- a number of players probably played the match of their lives that night. I was a little sorry there could only be one winner at the end because both teams richly deserved it.

[@manangjoodiyet]

I can't count how many times I've watched volleyball from 10-15 years ago and said, "you just don't see this any more because of all the rule changes." All of the girls that played this final definitely showed that volleyball is a lot more than being tall and powerful.

[@carlosbriggs7674]

I come back to this video every once in a while and I still get excited every time!

[@theshark2005]

thats how the Olympics should be , these women play better then any Olympic game i seen wow

[@marshja56]

Incredible defensive play on both sides. Kissner and D'errico are amazing.

[@manangjoodiyet]

The speed that these setters brought to this match is what put these two teams in the finals that year.

[@bmlong137]

those might be the #1 and #2 best teams in the last decade, if not ever

[@John__Dough]

I'm a guy, and I think they should create a professional womens volleybell leagu. Exciting stuff!

[@muncher541]

What a match, absolutely incredible.

[@HenshinHero11]

this probably one of the most intense volleyball games I've ever seen, and that includes men's matches too

[@cauthoncrazy]

So many amazing plays!! The energy in that stadium must have been crazy with both Longhorn and Lions fans!! 4-PEAT!!!

[@JaiTMax07]

I swear I watch this video at least 3 times a week. This was one epic game. I'm so glad that State won. Texas had such a cockiness about them that I still can't stand. PSU since 1997 baby! I love Russ Rose and what he does with a group of young ladies in the volleyball world. This video gives me inspiration. Thanks for posting.

[@jacobjohnson2690]

Stop hating

[@jordanredd8228]

This is what made me love Penn State Volleyballl

[@bmlong137]

This was the greatest, craziest match I've ever seen

[@graysquirrel947]

I'm speechless. I can only dream of playing this well. Congrats to both teams... they both played SO well. ...wow...

[@ladyjacket1]

this is such great quality.

[@riarita6385]

Dear Alyssa, Thank you so much for inspiring me. Your one of the best cousins I coild ask for. Everything you have taught me has lead me up to this point. I love you so much Thanks, Your cousin

[@rubencitostyle]

This outta be the best game in the history of NCAA volleyball ever - it was so awesome to the both liberos' defense saving their teams on and on, and on - how fun to watch

[@hunnyb8vball]

definitely the BEST volleyball match i have ever seen at the National Championships! loved every second. way to go Penn State!

[@madisononmars]

It's scary how perfect their form is.

[@CandieeLoVa23]

its still amazing that penn state came back and took the title.. texas' libero was really impressive too. dug up balls that looked like it disapeared on the video..

[@Lilaznlb5]

i looooove penn state's celebration for every single one of their points :] amazing team indeed.

[@MOBROOKS]

this game broke my heart. DESTINY HOOKER IS A TRUE CHAMPION!! she had the best game of her career in the biggest game of her career! thats what a champ does!!

[@kingthecrunk1]

@MOBROOKS But remember it's a team effort also, her team did well but didn't do as well as penn state, i love volleyball and i love watching my girls play it but you do have a good point!

[@spashley10210]

@mrvollyball1 TOTALLY agree. im especially excited to see ariel scott (incoming freshman from new jersey). ive seen her play before and she is UNREAL! and ive seen marika play before too and although she's got HUGE shoes to fill with alisha, she's very well rounded with setting and even hitting (she played as OH for sometime in high school i believe). SO PUMPED FOR THE NEW SEASON!!

[@sportsgirl516]

Penn State has the best vball program in the nation. They are absolutely incredible. They are such a joy to watch. We are...Penn State!

[@potentialofmario]

2009 championship was so much better than 2010! =/

[@hence7410]

2019, anyone? Penn State's defense was OMG! Kudos to the both of you.

[@220guy]

I may be a diehard Husker volleyball fan, but that was the most amazing, athletic volleyball match I have ever watched! Congrats Penn State!

[@dvbrstst]

Destinee Hooker and Megan Hodge has Volleyball numbers up like crazy back then!!!! Them two were game changers. This game alone had the whole world watching!!!

[@cesaramoga]

I thought i was hearing mandarin in a marketplace in Beijing! the main black spiker from Texas is very good but the defense of Penn state is very impressive.

[@santanabustamante3566]

The digs at 2:39 and 4:14 and 5:24 are amazing!

[@parkcardy]

these girls are freaking beastsssss!!!!!!!!!

[@bmlong137]

There is a professional league, but it is international. I say scrap the WNBA and create an American WNVA. This match had 2 current olympians (Hooker & Hodge) plus an alternate (Glass).

[@gigi_chow]

someone sent this link to me, WOW ...really exciting ... all girls playing very hard ... good game!

[@DIONETO]

Wow! Fantastic volleyball.

[@ditaesther816]

She was incredible. I've never seen such an amazing libero!!!

[@sportsgirl516]

@AirinBZK32 I think PSU has done a great job behind Carpenter. She may not be very tall, but she is equal w/ her energy and hardwork

[@ChowyJumpy]

Nice comeback by Penn.

[@Chack0Tac0]

My 2 fav teams... Awesome game

[@sketchmaster4]

in all fairness both teams played great but you can kinda tell towards the end that UT was starting to tire out. both had some amazing passers and setters and the team in whole were very well coordinated with each other.

[@ttinai]

what an exciting game! this one was truly a nail biter!

[@jtoames2011]

i remember watching this game and i was routing for texas all the way...i was sooo upset when penn state won...but this was a great game!

[@bibi141489]

this is way I love the sport :)

[@91snugglepuff]

BEST GAME EVER!!

[@unoisa]

I loved Penn State in this championship game. They came back with avengence. great job Penn State! Go Nittany Lions! :)

[@h8ernot567]

AMAZING! Penn State to come back from 0-2 lead is just incredible! Hooker is just all over amazing, the defense from both sides was incredible, but in the end it's all about the block!(: AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING! btw, i missed Hooker & Hodges this year:(

[@ttinai]

Wilson's slide out @ 7:07 is well hectic!

[@r0ckobsession5353]

i wish the games i play for school were this epic!!

[@AK01318]

that was a very good game and yeah it was intense..

[@onipaa9]

AMAZING VOLLEYBALL

[@TYOrder1]

Destinee Hooker, soon to be the best volleyball player on the planet!

[@Videogamesimulator]

great game

[@spashley10210]

some people may think that penn state will lose its fire next year, but i beg to differ. the new freshmen that are coming in 2010 are amazing players. i believe that the BIGGEST loss of penn is not necessarily Megan, but Alisha. the new girls coming in can hit with the best of them, but its whether or not Marika Racibarskas (Soph) or Mikinzie Moydell (Fresh) will be able to keep up setting wise at this level.

[@26MML]

wow que buenas defensas tienen estos equipos americanos y que buenas acojidas por parte de la poblacion americana!

[@CJDM310]

kissner is an incredible libero

[@tamamaka]

Watching in 2020 bc this game was one of the last times it was a true national championship lol

[@dougalmac54]

@volleyballfanatic1 I beg your pardon! Megan Hodge and Alisha Glass were sophomores when Penn State started their back-to back-to back championship streak. Who's to say next year's team can't or won't do the same? Winner focus on what they WANT, not what they don't want. Living in Austin, I got SERIOUS braggin' rights on these Longhorns, and you better believe they're still talking about this loss. Fight On, State! For the Glory!

[@808aaq]

Wished Texas won but exiting how Penn St. came back from 2-0 to win in five! Texas had an amazing team with a lot of talented seniors...they really gave Penn St. a run for it...every point was a battle...could u imagine if Texas won 3-0...that couldn't happen...too easy! Would be boring in fact but that would go to show why Penn St. is the champion. This game had everything that a title match should be...

[@bowlinstud101]

@volleyballfanatic1 absolutely right D'Errico deserves nothing less than a 2nd Team All American honor

[@Kiedahoeeee]

My heart always beats so fast when i see that..

[@bibi141489]

I wanna play now!

[@bubbafmrusmcr2056]

Great win by Penn State!!! Love it & I'm jerry in TX :)

[@thekhanchick1]

Libero is allowed to serve. And omg I wanna make it this far!!!

[@kalookakoo5]

I'm going out for volleyball at my high school, now that I can do sports and don't have to babysit after school. I haven't touched a volleyball in awhile, and want to do varsity since ill be a senior in the fall. I'm probably going to buy a volleyball over the summer, and do some basics, and hopefully find a net somewhere and practice my serves. I want to learn how to do a stronger overhand since the one I do now is so sloppy and inconsistent. Watching this, makes me feel amateurish. >.> Tips?

[@oni6903]

cant wait for the final four... predictions are penn, fl, stanford, and nebraska, but i thin penn was ranked 4 simply because they want them in there again. Cal shoulda been the 4th seed. but we'll see how it all plays out =]. lets go west coast!

[@Robertodebortoli]

I'm just shocked shocked by this game

[@ttinai]

Destinee Hooker was a beast in this game!!

[@bestvolleygirl11]

awesome match!!!! =D

[@Lyn683]

5:39 was amazing!!!! :)

[@Rosewtr_]

OMGSH who is the back row player...she hits like a beast!!! (0.o).. great game

[@r29999]

alyssa derrico is a great libero

[@hence7410]

Alyssa D’errico is a great libero. Who is the libero of Texas?

[@geck1204]

so intense!

[@besdongrboskhmer]

Wow They really good, they can beat all the guy, if guy play with..

[@xpoopayyx]

That #21!

[@keenathecutie]

GOOO TEXAS!!! WOOO!!!

[@crazysupergirls2]

Awesome

[@spashley10210]

@volleyballfanatic1 seeing their tentative 2010 roster, i have to disagree with you. im so excited for next year because the talent that is coming for this new season is unreal. i can totally see another title defense for penn state in 2010! :D but yeah i do agree though that holehouse, d'errico and quilico don't get enough credit for their hard work.

[@dou]

OMG...Penn State's libero...OMG OMG OMG

[@CrazyKewlx3]

@hookemhorns1sTp Hahaha so i was trying to upload the first fifteen minutes to youtube then the laptop died! sorry! but if i come home tonight, i will for sure get the first 15 minutes uploaded. then i'll work on the next 15 minutes. hahaha oh my goodness, i know! deja mcclendon. she is so tiny in person. but i was scared of going against texas this last year in the semi's cos i didnt wanna lose lol

[@oni6903]

I never heard of "athletic sportsmanship" before. She actually just tries getting her team fired up, Dorton is the one flaying her body all over the court every point. None the less though Dorton is a good player and will be one of the ones to watch in up coming years, btw Hooker out hit everybody on that court that night.

[@jokertheif101]

@volleyballfanatic1 i sure have to agree with you there!

[@Aquaela]

@kolleybalz96 next fall. maybe august. *mid august is when season usually starts*

[@fatherofthepride1]

@kolleybalz96 no, not until december

[@MrTalkification]

...are you kidding me?

[@Aquaela]

@AbsurdRandomness3 mn is getting a good hitter? ^_^ I'm glad to hear that!

[@rockdoll87]

@livbgluvbg1234 always try to see where your opponents are and play into the holes in the defense. I had success varying my serves from short in the middle to long into the two back corners. that way they don't know what to expect :) takes a bit of practice of course. also try to always let others know when you're going for the ball, helps to avoid confusion and the ball dropping between two players. hope it helps don't know how experienced you are already but if you have questions just ask

[@Littlemissxoxo]

penn state are concentrated more on their defense. they should be more agressive on their spike attacks. tho texas lost, they had a really strong strikes going through :] all in all a good game

[@oni6903]

yeah yeah

[@spashley10210]

@kalookakoo5 practice makes perfect. i've been playing 10+ years and believe me, when i began, anytime my hand touched the ball, it went everywhere but where i wanted it to go. spend as much time as you can doing basics like you said because once you get that down, everything will slowly fall into place. don't rush yourself because that'll cause you to be sloppy and slow your progress. best of luck to you :)

[@CrazyKewlx3]

@hookemhorns1sTp haha i feel bad now. i'll upload the first set :) the fourth set was my fav because penn state won that set and because there's more action lol.