Sander, Patch, DeFalco Lead USA Men to #VNL Sweep of China
The United States staved off the Chinese attack throughout the match, including a set-point attempt in Set 2, en route to its third win of Volleyball Nations League play.
Poland, France, Italy, USA Sit Atop #VNL Standings After Day 2
After Day 2 of action, only four undefeated teams remain: Poland, France, Italy and the United States. The biggest team to fall on Saturday was top seeded Brazil, which fell victim to Ivan Zaytsev’s 32 points and No. 4 Italy in five sets.
Poland Sweeps Russia, Canada Bests Korea 3-0 in #VNL Pool 3
Michal Kubiak and Lukasz Kaczmarek combined for 35 points to guide Poland to a sweep of Russia to put the team atop the VNL standings, while Canada stifled the Korean offense with eight blocks and kept the team off balance with tough serving, including six aces, in a quick sweep and its first win of Volleyball Nations League action.
France Tops Japan to Move Atop Pool 1, Iran Wins in Sweep
Lincoln Williams scored a match-high 18 points, but it was not enough to help Australia overcome 24 errors in a 3-0 loss to Iran. Japan gave away 28 points on errors and trailed France at the net in kills and blocks in a four-set loss.
Zaytsev’s 32 Points Lift Italy Past #1 Brazil; Serbia Tops Germany 3-1
Italy served up 14 aces and put up 12 blocks, while Ivan Zaytsev racked up a tournament-best 32 points to lift the team past World #1 Brazil in five sets on Saturday. Drazen Luburic and Uros Kovacevic teamed up to lead Serbia to a four-set victory over Germany.
Vakifbank & Turkey Starting Setter Naz Pregnant, Will Miss Worlds
VakifBank Istanbul’s starting setter Naz Aydemir is pregnant and will miss the summer international season and at least the start of the club season in the fall.
Zhu Ting Joins Chinese Team in Hong Kong for Training
Zhu Ting has joined the Chinese team in training in Hong Kong after a two week break.
Jiang Racks Up 23 Points in China’s Surprise Sweep of Argentina
Chuan Jiang starred for China, racking up 23 points, as Argentina struggled to find its footing in a shocking sweep on Saturday.
Sander Leads USA Men in 3-1 Win Over Bulgaria on #VNL Day 2
The USA bested Bulgaria in every statistical category behind an 18-point effort by Taylor Sander in a four-set win in VNL Pool 2 on Saturday.
Men’s Volleyball Nations League Standings After Day 1
Day 1 of the FIVB men’s Volleyball Natiosn League went mostly according to plan with just one slight upset by the world rankings.
