USA Declares Robinson as 2nd Libero, Adds Wilhite at Outside
Team USA’s Kelsey Robinson is slotted as a libero for Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League, while Sarah Wilhite has been added to the roster to take Robinson’s place on the outside.
Outside Hitter Kelsey Robinson Plays Libero for Team USA in Game 3
American fans saw another new libero play on Wednesday in Lincoln.
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.
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.
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.
Team USA Full of Positivity for Growth in Volleyball Nations League
With a roster of 14 players, including a reunited group of seven Olympians, the United States, ranked No. 2 in the world is an odds-on favorite to contend for the Volleyball Nations League title. Despite just a few practices, the players see potential and positivity in their future.
Jordan Larson Extends Contract with Eczasibasi
Jordan Larson has resigned with her Turkish team, Eczasibasi, for the upcoming season.