Notes on every team as NCAA regionals begin; the Houston video; NIVC; Ehman on the B1G 5

The NCAA Tournament round of 16 is Thursday. Here’s a look at the eight matches with a little something on each team, plus some other NCAA news, notes and nuggets.

At Louisville
Nebraska (26-5) vs. Oregon (25-5), 11 a.m., ESPNU
Louisville (28-2) vs. Baylor (25-6), 30 minutes after, ESPNU

Nebraska is hitting .246, while opponents are hitting a nation-low .123. The Huskers rank sixth nationally at 2.76 blocks per set. Yin-yang? Oregon ranks fourth nationally in team hitting percentage (.298). But opponents are hitting .202, which is No. 149. Nebraska had lost three of five to end the Bi g Ten season but swept Delaware State and beat Kansas in four to open the tournament. Nebraska took a big hit when it lost veteran DS Kenzie Knuckles. Oregon might have the best outside hitter combination in the country in veteran Brooke Nuneviller, who does it all, and freshman sensation Mimi Colyer. If you haven’t seen the Ducks because they play on the West Coast, you’re in for a treat … Louisville led the ACC in hitting percentage (.293) and opponent hitting percentage (.145) and was first in blocks 3.01/set). The Cardinals played in last year’s national semifinals and are every bit as tough, talented and ready to go. Louisville does everything well at every position. Baylor is remarkable because coach Ryan McGuyre rebuilt his coaching staff and most of the roster. The Bears will have to play their best match to win.

At Texas
Ohio State (21-9) vs. Minnesota (22-8), noon, ESPN2
Texas (24-1) vs. Marquette (29-3), 30 minutes after, ESPN2

Ohio State swept at Minnesota on October 12 in a match when the Buckeyes won with only 43 kills, both teams had 10 blocks, and Minnesota hit .097. Then Minnesota won in four at Ohio State on November 25 behind 25 kills from Taylor Landfair, who had nine digs and four blocks. Ohio State had four players with 13 or more kills … Texas has been the frontrunner all season and is making its 17th round-of-16 appearance in a row, the longest streak in the field. You want hitting percentages? Texas leads the nation at .343 and Asjia O’Neal leads all individuals at .467. She had 167 with only 22 errros in 334 attacks. Logan Eggleston has been the frontrunner all season to be national player of the year. Unless you had subscription-based FloSports you might not have seen Marquette much this season. The Golden Eagles beat Kentucky in five and lost to Wisconsin in four in the pre-conference, and their other two…