Double Duty: Arkas Spor’ OH João Bravo To Coach Canada’s Men’s U21
The former Brazilian national teamer will coach AND play this season
Standings After Day 3/Week 1 at the 2018 W. Volleyball Nations League
Dutch setter Laura Dijkema led her team to a perfect 9-point result in week 1 of the 2018 Volleyball Nations League
USA Sweeps Italy to Wrap up #VNL Homestand in Lincoln
Twenty-three Italian miscues were the difference in an otherwise close match statistically as the United States got back on track in Volleyball Nations League action with a sweep of Italy.
Turkey Remains Undefeated with #VNL Sweep of Poland
Turkey spread the offense around, with eight players tallying a kill, and used both of its setters in a sweep of Poland. The Turkish side had to rally in Set 3 to close out the win, coming back from a 12-7 deficit to grab the 25-23 win and go undefeated on the week.
Champions League Silver Medalist Taylor Sander Goes To Cruzeiro
American Taylor Sander has agreed to terms with Brazilian Superleague champion Sada Cruzeiro.
Sound Bytes: Volleyball Nations League Day 2
Day 2 of Volleyball Nations League action brought redemption for many sides, but also saw World #2 United States edged by a young Turkish squad. To see the agony and ecstasy of each match, we’ve included a short recap of the action and also quotes from the involved parties.
South Korea Sweeps Invincible China 3-0 to Close Pool 2
Lee Jaeyong had her best match of the tournament to lift South Korea to victory. In the other match, Belgium got their 2nd win – against the Dominican Republic.
Turkey Upsets USA Women 3-2 in Volleyball Nations League Play
Turkey outdid the United States across the statsheet, besting the Americans in kills (62-60), blocks (20-17) and aces (8-5), although the USA did rally back from down 2-0 to force a fifth set, before falling in tiebreak.
Poland Picks Off Italy in 5 Sets in Pool 3 of VNL
Smarzek scored a match-high 28 points for Poland, with 23 kills and five blocks to lead her team to a 21-25, 25-14, 19-25, 25-17, 15-12 victory over No. 7 Italy to open Day 2 of Volleyball Nations League action in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Wednesday.
Standings After Day 2 of the 2018 W. Volleyball Nations League
Turkey had the upset of the day on Wednesday, beating the United States 3-2.
