Georgia Tech’s Gabriela Stavnetchei Signs 1st Pro Contract In Italy
Italy’s Zambelli Orvieto has signed the first international transfer of its history
Serbia Tops Japan to Make Final Six; Canada Sweeps China
Serbia put up 10 blocks and had help from four double-digit scoring efforts in a four-set win over Japan to secure its spot in the VNL Final Six. Stephen Maar was back on his game for Canada with 16 points to lift his team to a sweep of China.
Brazil Edges Poland, Claims Final Six Spot; Argentina Wins in 4
Five of the six Argentine starters scored in double digits as the team garnered its third win of VNL play against home-standing Australia. Brazil secure its spot in the VNL Final Six with a four-set win over fellow contender Poland with help from a 19-kill effort by Evandro Guerra.
WATCH LIVE: FIVB Men’s Challenger Cup Semis – PRT vs. CUB; CZE vs. EST
Estonia celebrated their last try with Czech Republic but they go again in one of two Challenger Cup semifinal matches that you can watch live.
FIVB Women’s Challenger Cup: Bulgaria Wins Pool B; Peru Advances to Semis as Well
Bulgaria won Pool B over Puerto Rico, although both advance, while Peru will join Colombia from Pool A in the semifinals.
Casalmaggiore Signs Polish Star Agniezka Kakolewska And Giulia Bertolo
Pomi Casalmaggiore is still working very hard in order to not repeat its 2017-18 season fiasco that almost saw it get relegated
Scandicci Signs Serbian Youngster Bojana Milenković
Bojana, who is currently playing with Serbia in the VNL, has called attention to herself with expressive performances, such as when she torched team USA with 23 points on 17/37 (46%) hitting, including 6 blocks, in her teams 3-1 over the Americans
Standings Update: France, Russia, USA Are Set for #VNL Final Six
Coming into Friday’s action, the United States needed one point to secure its spot in the VNL Final Six and the Americans got just that with a five-set loss to top seeded France. Russia also earned the right to plan its trip to Lille, France, with a sweep of Italy.
FIVB Men’s Challenger Cup: Portugal Wins Pool A; Cuba Also Clinches Semis Bid
Portugal wrapped up Pool A while Cuba punched a bid to the semifinals as Pool B runner-ups.
Russia Clinches Final Six Spot with Sweep of Italy
Dmitry Muserskiy came off the bench to rack up 12 points and lead Russia in a sweep of Italy to grab a spot in the VNL Final Six.