Brazil’s Drussyla Suffers Hand Fracture, Ruled Out For The Rest Of VNL
Brazil has suffered a hefty blow to its VNL aspirations
Patch Guides USA Past Home-Standing Canada in 4 Sets
The United States have seemingly righted the ship and will take a two-match win streak into its three-match homestand in Hoffman Estates, Illinois next week, thanks to a four-set win over NORCECA foes Canada in Ottawa on Sunday.
“Why Should I Change?” – Spiridonov Talks About His Polarizing Figure
Ever since his return to Zenit Kazan was announced by the team, a lot of volleyball fans keep asking themselves how can any coach in the world deal with a team that has in it Spiridonov and Earvin Ngapeth
Dalhausser/Lucena, Ross/Hughes Earn AVP New York Titles
Grizzled veterans Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena added yet another title to their storied careers, while Summer Ross/Sara Hughes earned their first AVP trophy as a duo at the New York City Gold Series.
Australia Shocks Germany, Capitalizing on Miscues in Five-Set Win
Australia ended its three-match losing streak by registering a five-set win over Germany, making good on 40 German miscues in the upset.
Argentina, France Block Out Korea, Serbia
Twelve blocks, including five by Agustin Loser, were the difference as Argentina scored its second win of VNL play. France rode 14 blocks and eight aces to a sweep of Serbia on Sunday, cementing its spot in the VNL Top 3.
DeSouza, Muserskiy Lead Brazil, Russia to #VNL Day 9 Wins
Brazil put down 21 more kills in the match, including 15 by Wallace DeSouza in a rout of China on Sunday to stay atop the VNL standings. Russia picked up its second straight home victory, besting Iran in every scoring category, while Dmitriy Muserskiy scored a match-high 24 points.
USD Alum Lauren Schad Changes French Sides, Becomes Nike N7 Ambassador
A Cheyenne River Lakota, Lauren Schad was recently named a Nike N7 Ambassador and signed with French Pro A side, Nantes.
American Digging Has Stabilized with Kelsey Robinson at Libero
Kelsey Robinson (above, red jersey) has been a more consistent libero for the Americans since taking over in week 3, and Kim Hill leads the tournament with a 22.22% reception.
American Sam Holt Signs with Belgian Runners-Up Knack Volley
Sam Holt, younger brother of Maxwell, will get the opportunity to play in the Champions League with Knack Volley next season.