Top-Ranked Stanford Sweeps Howard Despite Offensive Struggles
Stanford swept Howard behind strong defense and a few outbursts despite an overall low hitting percentage.
CAA Recognizes Brind’Amour, Rhodes, Skinner with Week 1 Honors
James Madison junior outside hitter Briley Brind’Amour was named the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week, while McKala Rhodes of College of Charleston took home Defensive Player of the Week and Hofstra’s Aisha Skinner garnered Rookie of the Week honors.
Ahuna’s Record Breaking Weekend Honored by Big West
UC Riverside’s Kaiulani Ahuna’s record breaking efforts earned her Big West Player of the Week honors to headline the league’s list of volleyball honorees.
Three Dayton Players, LaSalle’s Sharrits Honored by Atlantic 10
Dayton senior Lauren Bruns was named the Atlantic 10 Conference Volleyball Player of the Week, while teammate senior Kendyll Brown earned Co-Defensive Player of the Week honors, sharing the award with La Salle senior Jensen Sharrits. Dayton freshman Amelia Moore was selected as the league’s Rookie of the Week.
North Texas’ Valerian Tabbed as C-USA Offensive Player of the Week
North Texas and UTSA claimed tournament championships in their respective opening weekends en route to multiple Conference USA volleyball weekly honors.
McLerran, Seaman Become MAC’s First Setters of the Week
Courtesy: Mid-American Conference The MAC introduced a setter of the week award for the 2018 season with Buffalo’s Scout McLerran…
Wichita State Outlasts VCU in 5
The Commodores outperformed the Shockers in attack percentage and blocks, however Wichita State registered more kills, assists and digs, in the 5-set victory.
Taylor, Pence, Knoblauch Pick Up Missouri Valley Awards
UNI’s Karlie Taylor and Illinois State’s Courtney Pence made the MVC honor roll for the week as player and defensive player of the week respectively. Indiana State setter Makayla Knoblauch was named the top rookie.
Stanford’s Kathryn Plummer Reaches 1,000 Career Kills in Just Her 70th Match
2017 AVCA Player of the Year Kathryn Plummer has hit the 1,000 career kill mark in just her 70th career match as a junior.
Romania Gets Closer to Qualification for 2019 European Champ.
Romania is on top of Pool F after a 3-0 sweep of Latvia.
