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.
Winning for a Legend: Penn State Sweeps Invitational, Honors Rose
In a weekend selected to celebrate 40 seasons with head coach Russ Rose at the helm of Penn State volleyball, the Nittany Lions did their best to honor his legacy of winning, posting a pair of sweeps en route to the Penn State Invitational title.
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.
Kentucky Gets Back on Track with Bluegrass Battle Title Behind Edmond
Kentucky completed an undefeated weekend at home and wrapped up the Bluegrass Battle title with a five-set thriller against Kansas on Saturday.
Auburn’s Brenna McIlroy Downs 11 Kills vs. Butler to Reach 1000
Senior outside hitter Brenna McIlroy became the 15th player in Auburn volleyball history to reach the 1,000 kill milestone and first since Katherine Culwell (2009-2013).
Kentucky Picks Up First 2 Wins, Kansas Survives at Bluegrass Invite
The Power Five schools held the upper hand at the Bluegrass Invitational on Friday with Kansas rallying for a pair of five-set wins and host Kentucky No. 16 Kentucky picking up its first two victories of 2018.
#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.
Offense Rules as Minnesota, Arkansas Sweep Day 1 of Diet Coke Classic
Strong offensive efforts lifted both Arkansas and No. 4 Minnesota to sweeps on Friday to open the Diet Coke Classic. The teams will face off in the tournament finale on Saturday night, the fourth contest of Day 2.
#3 Florida to Play Host to USC, Louisville, UCF at Bubly Invite
The No. 3 Florida Gators open up the home portion of their schedule with the Bubly Invitational, featuring three great matches in Exactech Arena.
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.
