Bastianelli’s Career-High 19 Kills Leads Illinois Past Michigan in 5
Four Illinois players managed double-digit kill tallies led by Ali Bastianelli’s career-high 19 as the Fighting Illini hung on for a five-set win over Michigan.
SEC: Gators Pile Up 23 Blocks vs. Ole Miss, Kentucky Sweeps LSU
Florida piled up a rally-scoring era record 23 blocks vs. Ole Miss, while Kentucky swept LSU to remain undefeated in league play. Missouri’s Alyssa Munlyn notched her 600th block in a four-set win over Auburn, while Tennessee outlasted Texas A&M in five sets.
Texas State Wins 14th Straight, Moves to 10-0 in Sun Belt Play
The Bobcats (19-5, 10-0 Sun Belt) remained perfect in league play and earned their 14th-straight victory with a 3-1 win over South Alabama. The winning streak is the longest since 2004 for the maroon and gold.
21-0: Pittsburgh Keeps Streak Alive with Sweep of Notre Dame
Pittsburgh stayed perfect on the year and in ACC play with a quick sweep of Notre Dame on Friday behind double-digit kill tallies by Nika Markovic (16), Layne Van Buskirk (14) and Kayla Lund (10).
Charlotte Goes the Distance for Record 11th Time in 2018
Friday night’s grind in Conference USA came down to the final points of the final set before UTSA held on for a 3-2 (25-19, 18-25, 24-26, 25-19, 15-13) victory over Charlotte. The five-setter became a new school-record for Charlotte playing in their 11th of the year in 24 matches.
AVCA Awards 14 Coaches 4 Coaches Scholarships
The AVCA has announced the 14 recipients for the Coaches 4 Coaches Scholarship, which awards coaches money to pay for convention registration and hotel costs in order to attend their first AVCA Convention.
Chukwujekwu Sisters Set to Face Off as NC State Takes on BC
NC State freshman Pam Chukwujekwu will have the unique experience of facing off against her sister, Amaka, on Friday night when the Wolfpack takes on Boston College.
Arizona Returns Home to Welcome Colorado, Utah
Arizona (14-6, 3-5 Pac-12) returns home to face Colorado (11-8, 3-5 Pac-12) and Utah (11-8, 3-5 Pac-12) this week to wrap up the first half of Pac-12 play. The Wildcats are looking to snap a four-match skid.
Texas A&M Plays Host to Tennessee in Dig Pink Match
Texas A&M (12-7, 5-2 SEC) begins a crucial three-match homestand on Friday when the Aggies play host to Tennessee (14-5, 5-2 SEC) for their annual “Dig Pink” match.
Second Half of A-SUN Slate Ramps Up This Weekend
The second round of ASUN Conference Volleyball matches hits full swing this weekend, as all nine programs will have started the second half of league play by weekend’s end.
