Stony Brook, UNH, UMBC Earn America East Honors
The 2018 season began for all seven #AEVB teams over the weekend. The reigning #AEVB champions Stony Brook highlighted the weekend going 2-1 at the USF Tournament.
Morehead State Set for Tuesday Tilt vs. Marshall
Off to the program’s best start since 2009, Morehead State volleyball hits the road for the first time this season on Tuesday. The Eagles travel to Huntington, W. Va. to take on rival Marshall at 6 p.m. ET at Gullickson Gym.
VolleyMob Week 1 Player of the Week: Kaiulana Ahuna, UC Riverside
Senior outside hitter Kaiulani Ahuna averaged 6.67 kills and 3.67 digs per set, while hitting at a .364 clip and also adding five blocks en route to VolleyMob Player of the Week and Big West Player of the Week honors as UC Riverside went 2-1.
Class of 2021 MB/RS MaKenna Schafer Commits to Ohio
Class of 2021 middle blocker/right side MaKenna Schafer has committed to Ohio.
Alvarado, Owens Tabbed for MAAC Week 1 Honors
Freshman outside hitter Alanis Alvarado had a stellar collegiate debut for the Saint Peter’s en route to MAAC Player and Rookie of the Week nods, while Marist’s rookie Morgan Owens was named Libero of the Week.
Spangenberg, Barnhorst, Forsythe Honored by Patriot League
Lehigh junior right-side hitter Ana Spangenberg was named the Patriot League Volleyball Player of the Week, while Army West Point freshman middle blocker Emmy Barnhorst and Loyola Maryland freshman libero Katie Forsythe were selected as the co-rookies of the week
Straw, Harris Tabbed as Big Sky Players of the Week
Idaho’s Kaela Straw and Northern Arizona’s Heaven Harris were selected as the #BigSkyVB Players of the Week. Straw was tabbed the Offensive Player of the Week, while Harris earned defensive recognition.
Top-Ranked Stanford Sweeps Howard Despite Offensive Struggles
Stanford swept Howard behind strong defense and a few outbursts despite an overall low hitting percentage.
CAA Recognizes Brind’Amour, Rhodes, Skinner with Week 1 Honors
James Madison junior outside hitter Briley Brind’Amour was named the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week, while McKala Rhodes of College of Charleston took home Defensive Player of the Week and Hofstra’s Aisha Skinner garnered Rookie of the Week honors.
Ahuna’s Record Breaking Weekend Honored by Big West
UC Riverside’s Kaiulani Ahuna’s record breaking efforts earned her Big West Player of the Week honors to headline the league’s list of volleyball honorees.
