Gamecocks Pick Up Program Win #800 with Sweep of Clemson
South Carolina claimed the title at its own Gamecock Invitational with a historic and momentous sweep of rival Clemson, marking the program’s 800th victory.
Colorado to Face Wyoming for Rumble in the Rockies Title
The Rumble in the Rockies title will be on the line Saturday night after both Colorado and host Wyoming went 2-0 on opening day.
Adams, Hilligas Reach 1,000 Digs as Ole Miss, Iowa State Win in Ames
Iowa State, Ole Miss and Oregon State each got their first win of 2018 under their belts at the Iowa State Challenge on Friday in a mixed bag of results. Caroline Adams (Ole Miss) and Hali Hillegas (ISU) each reached the 1,000 dig milestone on the day.
No. 11 Illinois Hangs on in 5-Setter Over Colorado State to Go 2-0
No. 11 Illinois started opening day with a sweep of UNC Wilmington and closed out a 2-0 effort in Fort Collins, Colorado, by outlasting homestanding Colorado State (RV) in five sets.
#17 Pitt Tops #25 Cal Poly to Close Out 2-0 Opening Day
Both Cal Poly and Pittsburgh entered the final match of Day 1 at the Pitt Panther Challenge with a win under their belts, but in the end, it was the home side that came out 2-0.
Louisville Kicks Off 2018 With Two Wins at Cardinal Classic
Louisville (RV) started the season with a pair of home victories on Friday with junior outside hitter Melanie McHenry starring in both contests.
Asian Games Beach Race Moves on to Quarterfinals
After eight men’s matches and four women’s Round of 16 matches, the quarterfinals are set for the Asian Games beach competition. Three men’s tiebreak matches, including one for China’s Gao/Li, highlighted Friday’s action.
Walsh Jennings Teams Up with Claes, Wins NORCECA Qualifier
Kerri Walsh Jennings has not made an official announcement about a new partner, but the three-time Olympic gold medalist teamed up with 2017 USC alumna Kelly Claes for the top podium spot at the NORCECA Women’s Qualifier on Wednesday.
Kentucky’s Leah Edmond Joins 1,000 Kill Club in Loss to Creighton
Kentucky’s junior outside hitter Edmond became the first player to reach the 1,000 kill club during the 2018 season as the No. 8 Wildcats lost to No. 18 Creighton 20-25, 25-18, 14-25, 25-21, 22-20 on Friday morning in Los Angeles.
Hurricane Lane Can’t Stop Action at Hawaii-Hilo; Play Begins Friday
The 14-match First Hawaiaan Bank Volleyball Challenge has only lost contest due to the weather, a contest originally scheduled for Thursday, during which the Hawaii-Hilo campus was closed due to weather. Six matches each are slated for Friday and Saturday.
