Block Leads China to U20 Semifinals, Win over Japan
China secured the top spot in Pool F, knocking off previously undefeated Japan in four sets.
Serbia Rallies from Down 2-0, Overcomes Miscues in Five-Set Win
Argentina outscored Serbia and had help from 44 errors, but the Serbians rallied for the five-set win to stay atop Pool G.
Kotikova Paces Russia in Sweep; Block Pushes Turkey Past Brazil
Russia is in the driver’s seat for Pool E after topping Poland via sweep on Wednesday.
Italy, Dominican Republic On Collision Course for Top Spot in Pool H
Elena Pietrini and Vielka Michelle Peralta Luna starred as Italy and the Dominican Republic registered sweeps of Cuba and Egypt.
Undefeated Japan, China Will Meet Thursday in U20 Pool F
Japan and China kept pace with one another and set up a battle for Pool F supremacy on Thursday, each registering a sweep on Wednesday
Hawai’i Alumna Aven Lee Returns as Director of Operations
Former Hawai’i volleyball player Aven Lee is back on the sidelines in Manoa after spending the last 16 years abroad in the coaching world.
AVCA Selects 10 Club Coach of the Year Award Winners
Munciana coach Mike Lingenfelter’s Samurai 18 Open Team won the AAU National Championship and earned its coach AVCA 18s Club Coach of the Year honors.
FIVB Visits China, Hopes to Bring More Events to Area
FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graca was in Beijing earlier this week to meeting with CVA representatives to discuss his vision for increased events in the country.
Russia Outlasts Turkey; Poland Crushes Brazil in Pool E
Russia edged Turkey in four sets in an fairly even match, while Poland blew out Brazil with help from offensive and blocking prowess.
Lazovic, Tosi Lead the Way for Serbia, Argentina in Pool G Wins
Serbia’s Katarina Lazovic, the leading scorer on opening weekend, paced her team to a Round 2 sweep, while Anahi Florencia Tosi piled on 21 points in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Mexico.
