Struggles Are Over: #3 Florida, #7 USC Prevail at Bubly Invite Sunday
Ranked programs played their way to victories Sunday in Bubly Invitational finale action. #7 USC swept past Louisville, while #3 Florida notched a 4-set victory over UCF.
Creighton Claims SMU Doubletree Classic Title
Creighton swept SMU, NC State, and Arkansas State for the title.
Giant Killers: UCF Knocks Off #7 USC for First Ranked Win Since 2011
After handing No. 3 Florida a four-set home loss, No. 7 USC looked to be in the driver’s seat for the Bubly Invitational title, but nobody told UCF that. The Knights posted their first win over a ranked foe since 2011, also a win over the Trojans.
Division I Volleyball Receives C Grade for Hiring Female Coaches
University of Florid head coach Mary Wise was the only female head coach at the 2018 NCAA Divsiion I Women’s Indoor Volleyball final 4 last season.
Still No Sun, But #5 Nebraska Rolls Through Ameritas Players Challenge
Mikaela Foecke was dominant on the pin as the Huskers extended their winning streak to four despite still no Lexi Sun.
Creighton Goes 2-0, Kloth Reaches 1,000 Kills at SMU Classic
Creighton snapped its two-match losing skid with a pair of sweeps to open the SMU Double Tree Classic. NC State and the host Mustangs each went 1-1 on the day.
#7 USC Downs #3 Florida to Start Bubly Invite, Louisville Wins 3-0
Louisville started the Bubly Invitational with an sweep of UCF, but it was the nightcap between No. 7 USC and No. 3 Florida that lived up to the hype with the Trojans pulling up the road upset in four sets.
#5 Nebraska Cruises to Friday Sweeps at Home; Santa Clara Also Wins 2
The Huskers secured dominant back-to-back sweeps against Ohio and Wake Forest in Ameritas Players Club Challenge action inside the Devaney Center on Friday, while Santa Clara also posted two victories.
NC State Set to Face Creighton, SMU, Arkansas State in Dallas
For NC State the schedule doesn’t get any easier this weekend, as the Wolfpack plays three teams that each recorded 20 or more wins last season.
The 1000 Clubs: The Newest Members, Who’s Knocking on the Door
Iona’s Claire Archibald surpassed the 1,000 dig milestone to join the elite 1,000-kill/1,000 dig club. Five players reached 1,000 kills and four others posted their 1,000th dig on opening weekend.
