USA Moves Into VNL Final Six Despite 44 Errors in 5-Set Loss to France
The United States gave away 44 points on errors in a five-set loss to France on Friday, but clinched its spot in the Final Six regardless of the defeat.
Germany Edges Bulgaria in 5; Iran Tops Korea in 4 in Pride Matches
Both teams scored 109 points in the match, but it was Germany that rallied from down 2-1 in the match to steal away the five-set win over Bulgaria. Thirty-five errors were too much for South Korea to overcome in a four-set loss to Iran on Friday.
Serbia, China End Final Six Hope for Canada, Japan with Victories
A sweep at the hands of Serbia eliminated Canada from its outside shot at Final Six contention. Japan also was knocked out of the race as Chuan Jiang carried China to a four-set win over Japan with a 26-point effort.
Poland, Brazil Bounce Back with Sweeps to Open #VNL Week 5
Even with top scorers Artur Szalpuk and Bartosz Kwolek on the bench for most of the match, Poland snapped its three-match losing skid with a sweep of Argentina. Wallace DeSouza scored a match-high 16 points and had help from Lucas Loh and Lucas Saatkamp in leading Brazil to a sweep of Australia, ending a three-match skid.
Jaqueline’s Libero Adventure Over, Back To OH For Now
Jaqueline Endres’ libero adventure didn’t last more than a couple of games for Brazil’s NT – At least for now
Team USA’s Amanda Benson Announced In Germany’s Dresdner
Amanda is ready to start her sophomore professional season
Former CU Buffs Nicole Edelman Signs In France
After seasons in Spain and Switzerland, former Colorado Buffalo Nicole Edelman has signed with French Club Beziers
U20 NORCECA Women’s Championship: Cuba & Mexico Reach Semis
Cuba moved on to the semifinals and was later joined by Mexico as USA and the Dominican Republic awaited.
Brenden Sander Makes Debut With the US National Team in #VNL Week 5
Brenden Sander is making his debut with Team USA this weekend in the Volleyball Nations League.
#VNL Pool 20 Preview: France, Italy, Russia, USA
With the top three teams in the VNL standings plus seventh place Italy in Pool 20, it could be considered the group of death in terms of toughness. The Russians and Americans are just mere points away from the Final Six, while Italy will rely on home court advantage to push through.
