Bresnahan Shares Triumph, Tragedy, Caroline’s Legacy in Miracle Season
This is the conversation about the real people, the Hollywood production and the philanthropy that is the legacy of Caroline “Line” Found as detailed in the book “The Miracle Season” by head coach Kathy Bresnahan, released March 8 and the upcoming movie of the same name, which debuts nationwide April 6.
Ohio State Climbs to #7 in AVCA Poll; LBSU Remains #1 for 12th Week
No. 7 Ohio State climbed two spots with a pair of Top 10 victories, while UCLA and Loyola Chicago dropped two positions to No. 5 and 8 respectively in the latest AVCA Top 15 poll. Long Beach State is the No. 1 team for the 12th straight week.
WKU Coach Travis Hudson Recovering After Widow Maker Heart Attack
Western Kentucky head coach Travis Hudson let fans, friends and the volleyball community shared on twitter this morning that he had suffered a “widow maker” heart attack over the weekend, but was recovering. Hudson also thanked all who have reached out with thoughts, prayers and messages.
#6 Cal Poly Edges #5 LBSU; 49ers Rebound in Big West Challenge Split
The final day of the Big West Challenge in Sacramento, California, brought mixed results for No. 5 Long Beach State as the 49ers were bested by No. 6 Cal Poly, but rebounded in the tournament finale with a 5-0 win over host Sacramento State.
Tulane, FIU, Grand Canyon Notch Beach Upsets on Saturday
In 29 matches involving AVCA Top 20 teams, there were three upsets on Saturday. Tulane edged past No. 12 Florida International 3-2. FIU rebounded with a 3-2 win over No. 9 Georgia State. No. 11 Grand Canyon also bested the ninth-ranked Panthers.
#19 USC Edges #3 UCLA in Five, Hawaii Hits .558 in Sweep
No. 19 USC overcame a deficit in every statistical category to outlast No. 3 UCLA to lead the late Saturday slate. No. 1 Long Beach State and No. 2 BYU held rank against Top 15 foes, while No. 13 Ball State picked up a sweep.
Harvard, Stanford Pull Off Saturday Night Upsets
Harvard edged past No. 17 Penn State in five sets, while Stanford held home court against No. 15 Concordia-Irvine in four. Other winners on Saturday night were No. 5 Loyola, No. 8 Ohio State, No. 14 Fort Wayne and No. 16 George Mason.
Home Court Advantage Key for LBSU, Ball State, Hawaii, Northridge
Home court advantage brought No. 1 Long Beach State and No. 13 Ball State the final push they needed in five-set wins Friday night. No. 7 Hawaii cruised at home, snapping a four-match skid, while No. 11 Cal State Northridge held home court in a four-setter.
Four Upsets, Two by No. 12 FIU, Highlight Friday’s Beach Play
The AVCA Top 20 played 24 matches on Friday, with four upsets highlighting the slate. No. 12 Florida International topped No. 11 Grand Canyon and No. 8 South Carolina at the Surf & Turf Invitational in Miami, while No. 2 UCLA, No. 3 Hawaii, No. 6 Cal Poly, No. 9 Georgia State and No. 10 LSU cruised through the day.
Harvard Scores Four-Set Upset of SFU; #16 GMU, #17 PSU Win on Road
Harvard turned the lone upset of the early Friday matches, besting No. 20 Saint Francis. No. 14 Fort Wayne and Lincoln Memorial held home court, while No. 16 George Mason and No. 17 Penn State picked up road wins.
