Pac-12 Power: RV Oregon State, #10 USC Post Perfect Weekends
Oregon State, which received votes in VolleyMob’s latest power rankings release, and 10th-ranked USC both turned in undefeated weekend resumes at the SDSU/USD Tournament held in San Diego, Calif., this past weekend.
Colorado’s Alexa Smith Joins 1,000-Kill Club
In a 4-set win against Colorado State, Colorado senior Alexa Smith joined the 1,000-career kill club. The 6-1 outside hitter, who hails from Colorado Springs, Colo., is the 16th player in Buffs history to reach the milestone and the second Colorado native to accomplish the feat.
#12 Baylor Battles for UTSA Invite Title
It wasn’t an easy road, but 12th-ranked Baylor battled its way to a UTSA Invitational Tournament team championship with a pair of wins in San Antonio, Texas. The Lady Bears outlasted the Roadrunners in 5 sets on Friday and Virginia Tech in straight sets on Saturday.
Hawkeye Volleyball Owns Cyclone Classic Competition
Iowa extended its win streak to 6-straight matches, going 3-0 to claim the Cyclone Classic team title. The Hawkeyes enter the Big Ten slate with an 8-3 mark.
Notre Dame’s DeJarld Becomes Third Active Player with 2,000 Digs
Notre Dame libero Ryann DeJarld joined elite company on Sunday as one of just three active Division I players with 2,000 digs to her credit.
Auburn Follows McIlroy’s Double-Double to 3-1 win over FSU
Auburn won its fourth straight match to end the non-conference season at 7-3, besting Florida State 3-1.
Michigan Set-Win Streak Ends at 32 as Team Moves to 11-0
The Wolverines set-win streak ended at 32 after 10 straight sweeps and the first two sets of Sunday’s road match with the Fighting Irish, but the team bounced back to keep its match-win streak alive at 11-0
Iowa State’s Candelaria Herrera Plays Huge as Middle Blocker Sub
Candelaria Herrera is Iowa State’s 4th choice at middle blocker this season, but the sophomore transfer filled in well in Sunday’s loss.
RV Portland, #13 Washington Go Undefeated at Boise State Classic
RV Portland, 1 of 7 remaining undefeated volleyball programs in NCAA Division I, and 13th-ranked Washington put up 3-0 marks at the Boise State Classic to close out nonconference action over the weekend.
Aggie Volleyball’s Laura Jones Hahn-Conti Inducted into Hall of Fame
The Texas A&M Lettermen’s Association ushered in seven new members into the Athletics Hall of Fame Friday at the 41st Burgess Banquet inside the Hall of Champions at Kyle Field, including 2006 volleyball alumna Laura Jones Hahn-Conti.
