Turkey, Serbia Cruise to Pool 10 Sweeps Over Belgium, Russia
Turkey owned the net, both offensively and defensively, in a sweep of Belgium, while Tijana Boskovic delivered 25 points as Serbia topped Russia in every statistical category in another Pool 10 sweep.
Tandara Drops 33 in Brazil’s 4-Set Win; Dutch Sweep Poland
Tandara Caixeta racked up 33 points to lead Brazil in an all-around effort in the team’s four-set win over South Korea. Meanwhile, Poland was held under 10 blocks for the first time in VNL play in a 3-0 loss to the Netherlands.
Destinee Hooker Backs Down From Turkey, Will Remain In Brazil
Hooker is ready for her fourth season in Brazil
Japan Edges Italy in 5 Sets; China Sweeps Argentina in VNL Pool 12
Italy outscored Japan 107 to 105 and bested its foe in kills, blocks and aces, but committed 53 errors in a five-set loss on Tuesday. Meanwhile, China dominated the net with 18 blocks in a sweep of Argentina to open Week 3 of VNL play.
Dominican Republic Picks Up Sweep of Home-standing Thailand
Yonkaira Pena Isabel, Brayelin Martinez and Lisvel Mejia turned in double-digit scoring efforts to lift the Dominican Republic past Thailand on Tuesday to open week 3 of VNL play.
Ngapeth, Toniutti, Grebennikov All Benched for Week 2 of #VNL
France will be without their starting outside hitter Earvin Ngapeth (above), setter, and libero for week 2 in Lodz.
USA Starts #VNL Week 3 with Dominant Sweep of Germany
The United States outdid Germany 48-30 in kills and 5-2 in aces as Michelle Bartsch-Hackley once again led the way in a sweep Tuesday.
Stephen Maar Links up With Giani in Milan
Stephen Maar (7) is heading to Milan to play for Andrea Giani. The outside hitter from Canada is joining a team which climbed 8 spots in the standings in just 1 season.
#VNL Pool 12 Preview – China Hosts Japan, Italy & Argentina
Zhu Ting returns as China plays host to a reinforced Italy along with Japan and Argentina in Pool 12 of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League.
