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TheScore.ie's sporting Advent calendar, day 19

We don’t watch a huge amount of American women’s college volleyball, but we’re glad we watched this.

WHAT ARE MONDAYS for if you can’t take a bit of time out to catch up with the latest action in the NCAA Division I women’s volleyball championship, eh?

Last Thursday, Illinois and USC played out a five-set semi-final thriller which was eventually settled by this epic point, which really needs to be seen.

After about 70 spikes and saves, Illinois won the point and the match, only to be beaten in the final by UCLA. At least they’ve got the memories…

YouTube Credit: NCAADivisionI

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