POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. - Grace College's volleyball team officially earned its at-large invitation to the 2024 NCCAA National Championships on Monday.

The Lancers will begin their national championship defense as the No. 2 seed in the tournament field. Grace claimed the 2023 national title for its second championship in team history.

The eight-team tournament is hosted by the College of the Ozarks (Mo.) beginning on Dec. 4.

Included in Grace's pool are No. 3 seed Jessup (Calif.), No. 6 Lancaster Bible (Pa.) and No. 7 Ozarks.

The top-two finishers in each of the two pools will advance to the national semifinals on Dec. 6 with the national championship being held on Dec. 7.

The Lancers are in the midst of one of their best seasons ever. Grace earned a home match in the NAIA National Championships for the first time in program history and secured its highest NAIA ranking ever.

To see the tournament homepage, click here.

GRACE'S TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

(All times are listed in Central Time)

12/4     3:45pm - #2 Grace vs #7 Ozarks
            8:15pm - #2 Grace vs #6 Lancaster Bible

12/5     3:45pm - #2 Grace vs #3 Jessup

12/6     3pm or 6pm - semifinals

12/7     12pm - championship