K-State Waits Out Hurricane Lane, Picks Up Two Sweeps of Hawaii
After dodging a shot from Mother Nature and Hurricane Lane, Kansas State and Hawaii got down to the business of volleyball with one match each on Saturday and Sunday. The Wildcats won both via sweep.
UCLA Tops Gonzaga Twice in Matches Relocated Due to Hurricane Lane
No. 12 UCLA and Gonzaga decided to avoid Hurricane Lane and stay on the mainland instead for a pair of contests to open the 2018 season. The Bruins won both matches in four sets behind Mac May’s offensive prowess and Zana Muno’s defense.
American’s Largay Surpasses 1,000-Career Dig Mark
American libero Kristen Largay became the 7th player in Eagle history to surpass the 1,000-career digs mark. With almost two seasons left in her collegiate career, she is on pace to break the school’s 24-year-old record.
Wichita State Earns a 2-0 Start to the Season
Tabitha Brown led the Shockers to a four set victory of Howard on Sunday afternoon.
#1 Stanford Hands American 1st Loss in Front of Record Crowd
No. 1 Stanford put on a show in its season-opener in front of a record-setting crowd in D.C., using a balanced offensive attack to down American in three sets.
Penn State Crushes Competition to Open 3-0, Leath Named MVP
Penn State did not allow any of its foes more than 21 points in a set during three opening weekend sweeps, while hitting .300 or better and holding foes under .100. Transfer Taylor Leath was tabbed as Penn State Classic MVP.
Pressley Posts Two 20-Kill Efforts as Baylor Wins Tourney Title
Baylor finished off a 3-0 weekend at home with a pair of wins on Saturday at the Hampton Inn & Suites Waco North Invitational. Yossiana Pressley notched a pair of 20-kill outings on Saturday to sew up tournament MVP honors.
Where the VolleyMob & AVCA Preseason Top 25s Went Right & Wrong
Northern Iowa confirmed VolleyMob’s rank of them and dispelled the AVCA’s. Check out others that both polls got right or flubbed on.
Loyola Maryland Freshman Libero Sets School Record with 41 Digs
In just her 3rd collegiate match, Loyola Maryland libero Katie Forsythe broke the school record for most digs in a match.
North Alabama Announces $100,000 Beach Volleyball Facility
The new facility will be located off-campus at Cox Creek Park, home to the school’s softball facility.
