Louisville Volleyball's Anna DeBeer drops a two-word reaction to the team's NCAA Runner Up Trophy

Anna DeBeer reacted to Louisville Volleyball's recent achievement of securing the NCAA National Runner-Up Trophy. The team shared the moment on social media on Friday, giving fans a close-up view of the sleek red and silver award.

The trophy displays the NCAA emblem at the top, with 'National Runner-Up' inscribed at its base, symbolizing the team's remarkable journey to the Division I Volleyball Championship final. The transparent centerpiece of the award also bears the official championship logo.

On January 24, the team shared the news via their Instagram handle accompanied by a caption:

"Officially added another 🏆 to the collection."

Volleyball player and Louisville Alum, Anna DeBeer gave a two-word reaction to the team's achievement by resharing the post on her Instagram story and writing:

"How pretty," DeBeer wrote.

Screenshot of Anna DeBeer's Instagram Story/ Source: Instagram/ @anna.debeer

Anna DeBeer earned four AVCA All-America honors in 2020, 2021,2023, and 2024, playing a pivotal role in leading No. 2 Louisville.

She topped the team with 408 total kills and 3.37 kills per set, guiding the Cardinals to their second-ever NCAA Tournament Championship final. In addition to her on-court success, she was also named ACC Player of the Year in 2023.

After the 2024 NCAA season ended, DeBeer reflected on the team's defeat against Penn State and expressed her frustration over missing the match due to injury.

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Anna DeBeer reflects on missing NCAA Finals due to injury

Anna DeBeer at 2022 Division I Women's Volleyball Championship - Source: Getty

On December 23, 2024, Anna Beer opened up about her emotions during a post-game interview after missing the finals between Louisville and Penn State. The Nittany Lions won the NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Championship 3-1, securing their eighth national title and making history as the first team with a female head coach, Katie Schumacher-Cawley, to win the title.

Penn State finished the season with a 35-2 record and claimed the Big Ten Championship.

After the defeat, DeBeer reflected on the challenges of being unable to play due to injury, despite her efforts to recover quickly. She acknowledged how difficult it was to even be on the court given her injury, which limited her ability to perform at her best. Reflecting on the game night and her injury, DeBeer said:

"I knew it was going to be hard but I knew that I needed to just do whatever I could whatever role that was. It's very unfortunate, just the situation with my injury and it just seemed like all the stars were aligning for such a perfect game in Louisville, finishing my career, and we worked so freaking hard all year to get where we are, and it was just so close so, I think that's what really hard," she said.

Further in the interview, Anna DeBeer expressed gratitude for the support from her teammates, coaching staff, and the community. She highlighted how much the team's journey had meant to her.