U.S. Olympic Medalist Kim Willoughby Indicted for First Degree Murder
Kim Willoughby, who was a member of the United States women’s indoor national team which won silver at the 2008 Olympics, was indicted on Thursday on first degree murder and child abuse charges in Puerto Rico in regards to the 2016 death of her then three-year-old adopted daughter.
Big 12 Roundup: Streaks, School Record Highlight Saturday Matche
It was a big day in the Big 12. Texas Tech defeated West Virginia, 3-1, for its first 2-0 start in the Big 12 since 2000, Kansas earned its 7th consecutive win over TCU and Baylor sophomore Yossiana Pressley had a record-breaking day.
MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND, DAILY SUMMARY
John Gordon Perrin is now the top-scorer of the World Championships. He led all players with 31 points against Iran on Saturday.
Pressley’s Record 39 Kills Help #12 Baylor Down RV Iowa State in 5
Sophomore Yossiana Pressley guided 12th-ranked Baylor to a 5-set victory over RV Iowa State with a school record and career-high 39-kill effort.
WCC: #1 BYU Stays Perfect, Pepperdine Downs RV Portland
Top-ranked BYU continued its unbeaten streak to 12-straight matches with a sweep of Saint Mary’s, while Loyola Marymount handed RV Portland its second-straight loss in 5 sets.
Grace Loberg Out Injured For #3 Wisconsin Against Rutgers
Danielle Hart filled in for an injured Grace Loberg and scored 14 points for Wisconsin in a sweep of Rutgers.
Serbia Clinches Spot in Round 3, Poland Takes Another Hit in Pool H
Srecko Lisinac and Serbia defeated Argentina to solidify their spot at the top of Pool H.
Bratoev: “Americans Were Like Monstars from Space Jam”
Bulgarian outside hitter Valentin Bratoev described his team’s effort with a classic pop culture reference: “The Americans were like Monstars from Space Jam, we didn’t have Buggs Bunny and Michael Jordan.”
USA Clinches Spot in Round 3 With “Monstar” Performance in Pool G
Aaron Russell put in a stellar performance against Bulgaria to clinch a spot in Round 3.
Russia Issues Host Italy First Loss in 5 Sets; Finland Eliminated
Russia topped Italy in five sets to hand the hosts their first loss of the FIVB World Championships. Meanwhile, Finland was eliminated from the race for the title with a four-set loss to the Dutch.