Balanced Attack Guides USA in Sweep of South Korea
It was an all-around effort with seven players chipping in five or more points for the Americans, who got back on track after Tuesday’s loss with a dominating sweep of South Korea.
Poland Sweeps, Japan Outlasts Dominican Republic in 5
After falling behind 2-1 in the match, Japan dug deep and pulled out two deuce sets for the win over the Dominican Republic. Poland put up 10 blocks and served up nine aces in a crushing sweep of Russia on Wednesday.
Netherlands, Turkey Win in 4 to Claim Last Two Final Six Spots
In a win and in situation, the Dutch proved up to the task, besting top ranked China in four sets to claim their spot among the VNL Final Six. Turkey followed suit, securing its spot with a four-set win over Germany.
6-Team Field for 2018 FIVB Volleyball Men’s Challenger Cup Now Set
The six-team field for the 2018 FIVB Volleyball Men’s Challenger Cup is now set with a chance at qualification in the 2019 Volleyball Nations League.
Montibeller, Pietrini, Egonu Shine in Wins for Brazil, Italy
Rosamaria Montibeller led a group of four double-digit scorers for Brazil in a four-set win over Thailand.
#VNL Update: Four of Final Six Spots Are Full after Day 13
Just two spots are still available in the Volleyball Nations League Final Six after the close of play on Tuesday as two more teams – Brazil and Serbia – punched their tickets to China.
Argentina Snaps 12-Match Skid with Sweep in Front of Home Fans
Argentina finally broke through into the win column with a home sweep of South Korea at home in Santa Fe on Tuesday.
Errors Key as Netherlands, China Win in Five Sets in Pool 17
Thirty-seven errors and 16 Dutch blocks secured the Netherlands a five-set win over Turkey on Tuesday, meanwhile 37 errors were just two much for Germany to overcome as it let a 2-0 lead slip away into a five-set loss.
Smarzek Scores 33 To Lift Poland in 5 Sets; Russia Sweeps
Russia’s offense and serving were too much for the Dominican Republic to handle in a sweep, while Malwina Smarzek notched 33 points to lift Poland past Japan in five sets for its seventh victory of VNL play.
Caixeta Salvages 4-Set Win for Brazil; Italy Stuffs Thailand
Tandara Caixeta scored 15 points in just three sets of action, many coming in a decisive fourth set in Brazil’s win over Belgium, which officially punched the team’s ticket to the VNL Final Six. Italy dominated the net in a quick sweep of Thailand, put-blocking its foes 13-0, to stay in the race for the VNL Final Six.
