Lippman, Smarzek Star as Germany, Poland Win in #VNL Pool 16
Germany’s Louisa Lippman poured in 28 points to overcome double-digit efforts by four Belgian players in a four-set win, while Poland capped off Day 10 of VNL play with a quick sweep of winless Argentina as Malwina Smarzek notched 20 points. .
Egonu’s 28 Points Lift Italy Past Serbia in 5; Netherlands Sweeps DR
Italy overpowered Serbia offensively with help from a 28 points effort by young star Paola Egonu in a five-set win on Tuesday, the Italians third straight VNL victory, while the Netherlands took advantage of 20 Dominican Republic miscues in a home sweep.
Joan Powell Wins 2018 “Frier” Award from USA Volleyball
USA Volleyball has honored Joan Powell with the 2018 Harold T. Friermood “Frier” Award during its annual recognition banquet on…
Turkey Snaps Two-Match Skid, Korea Bests Thailand in 4
Turkey kept pace with the top group in VNL play with a four-set win over Japan. Fourteen blocks and 20-point efforts by Jin Yang Hyo and Kim Yeon Koung helped Korea snap a four-match win streak on Tuesday.
Balanced Brazilian Attack Lifts Past China, Zhu Ting’s 34 Points in 5
Zhu Ting tallied a match-high 34 points and China led Brazil in kills, blocks and aces, but it was not enough to secure a victory on Tuesday.
Beyond a Tough Pool 10, Bulgaria Faces a Distant Travel Plan
Bulgaria will face a tough road ahead this week in Pool 10 of the Men’s Volleyball Nations League.
Former Arkansas Standout, Roslandy Acosta Extends Ties With Bergamo
One of Bergamo’s few bright spots last season was the play of former University of Arkansa’s Roslandy Acosta
Former Texas Standout Chiaka Ogbogu Signs With Poland’s Chemik Police
Although Italy’s Firenze was an amazing place to debut as a professional, Ogbogu will most certainly see more playing time with Poland’s Chemik
3 Future Texas Longhorns Part of 2018 U.S. W. Junior National Team
Libero Brooke Nuneviller will move up from the U18 last year to the U20 team this season: one of 8 players to do so.
USA Women Sweep Russia for Record 8th Straight 3-0 Win on World Stage
The United States crushed eight aces and also led the Russians in kills and blocks in a quick win on Tuesday to earn its record eighth-straight world level sweep.
