While undergoing breast cancer treatment, Penn State’s Schumacher-Cawley becomes 1st female coach to win NCAA tournament

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Katie Schumacher-Cawley took in her milestone moment with a big smile, hugging confetti-covered players and supporters, before hoisting the NCAA championship trophy that sets her apart from other volleyball coaches.

Other than one focus lapse, the Nittany Lions made sure she’d get it.

Jess Mruzik made 29 kills with a .315 hitting percentage, and Schumacher-Cawley became the first female coach to win a NCAA volleyball championship as Penn State defeated Louisville 3-1 in Sunday’s final.

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