Tokyo Olympic Qualifying Begins on FIVB Stage in Montpellier
International qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics began on Tuesday as the qualifying round of the Montpellier One Star kicked off in France. Four teams per gender, including Americans Audrey Nourse/Nicole Nourse, advanced to Wednesday’s main draw.
USA and Brazil Open With Sweeps at the Pan Am Cup
James Shaw and the United States opened the 2018 Pan Am Cup with a sweep over Peru.
Qatar’s Ahmed Tijan/Cherif Yonousse Win Asian Games Beach Gold
Qatar’s Ahmed Tijan Janko/Cherif Younousse Samba picked up their country’s first Asian Games beach gold with a 26-24, 21-17 win over Indonesia’s Ade Candra Rachmawan/Mohammad Ashfiya. China, meanwhile, went without a medal for the first time since 1998.
Van Sickle Serves Up 9 Aces as #18 Oregon Blanks Portland State
After facing two Top 5 teams on opening weekend, No. 18 Oregon earned its first victory of the season against instate foe Portland State. The Ducks denied the Vikings a reward for their 100 mile trip down I-5, issuing a loss via sweep, including 13 aces, nine by Brooke Van Sickle.
Colorado State Notches 7 Blocks, 7 Aces in Sweep of Northern Colorado
The Rams hit the road for a short 30 mile drive to Greeley for a Tuesday contest against Northern Colorado, coming home with a two-match win streak under their belts heading into a home tournament against Cincinnati, Florida State and TCU.
Qatari Men Outlast Japan in Asian Games Quarterfinals Marathon
The win for Qatar keeps their magical tournament run alive, and eliminates defending silver medalists Japan from podium contention.
Japan Men’s World Champs Roster Revealed
On August 28th, the Japanese Volleyball Association (JVA) held a press conference at the Ajinomoto National Training Center in Tokyo…
#13 Baylor Bears Down North Texas
Baylor earns first 4-0 start since 2012 with a win over the North Texas Mean Green.
United States, Canada, Cuba Sweep Again at NORCECA U-21
Jaylen Jasper led the United States for the second consecutive day with 12 points in a win over Haiti.
The W. Volleyball Championship Bracket is Set at the 2018 Asian Games
Led by 7 kills from Yuki Ishii (#7), Japan had a clinical display of international volleyball to close pool play in Jakarta.
