2018 FIVB Men’s World Championships – September 18th, Daily Summary
There was only one advancement through to the finals still up for grabs on the final day of the 1st…
Argentina Advances Despite Loss to Japan; Italy Moves to 5-0 in Pool A
Japan defeated Argentina in five sets, but missed out on a spot in the second round on point totals (6-5) to the Argentines. The day’s other match planted Italy firmly atop the group at 5-0 as the host nation edged Slovenia in four sets after dropping the opener.
Pepperdine Brings 1978 NCAA Men’s Volleyball Champs Back Together
Last week and throughout the weekend, Pepperdine’s 1978 NCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship-winning team came back to Malibu to gather and reminisce over what had transpired 40-years-ago and what had transpired in the meantime.
USA Closes Pool Play at 5-0; Serbia Tops Russia for 2nd in Pool C
The Americans secured the Pool C title with its fifth-straight win on Tuesday, topping Tunisia via sweep. Serbia meanwhile edged out Russia in five sets to claim the second spot in the group.
USOC Responds to WADA Recommendation to Reinstate RUSADA
the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), led by newly-appointed CEO Sarah Hirshland, released a statement expressing its hopes that WADA will make a decision that restores athletes’ confidence in the international anti-doping system, as well as the Olympic and Paralympic movements.
France Overcomes 16-2 Block Deficit to Beat Canada 3-1 (POOL B)
2018 FIVB VOLLEYBALL MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 9–30 September Schedule Teams Power Rankings Pool B – Preliminary Phase – Day 1; Day 2; Day…
Top Six Remains in Tact in NAIA Poll Behind #1 Park (Mo.)
Courtesy: NAIA KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Park (Mo.) remains in the No. 1 spot in the latest edition of the…
Iran Rallies for 5-Set Win, Poland Hangs on In 4 in Pool D Finale
Iran nailed down its spot as the No. 2 team coming out of Pool D with a five-set comeback win over Finland. Meanwhile Poland snatched up its fifth-straight win, topping Bulgaria in four sets.
WCC Regroup: Two Undefeated Teams Enter League Play
Informal poll: who’s a better story in the WCC, #1 BYU, or also-undefeated Portland?
Getting Social: Volleyball Moments of the Week
From behind the scenes work to locker room celebrations and off court activities, VolleyMob will feature a weekly roundup of social media moments from across the volleyball universe throughout 2018.
