American Digging Has Stabilized with Kelsey Robinson at Libero
Kelsey Robinson (above, red jersey) has been a more consistent libero for the Americans since taking over in week 3, and Kim Hill leads the tournament with a 22.22% reception.
#VNL Standings: Poland Surges Into Top Spot, Canada Drops to 7th
Poland, Brazil and France maintained the top three spots in the Volleyball Nations League settings after Day 8, but it was a mixed bag of results that shook up the Top 5.
Brazil Squeaks Past Iran in 5; Karpukhov Guides Russia in Sweep
Thirteen blocks were not enough to lift Iran past a Brazilian side, which leaned on Douglas Souza and Wallace DeSouza in a five-set affair on Saturday. Meanwhile, Anton Karpukhov did it all for Russia, posting a match-high 21 points with 15 kills, four blocks and two aces, in a sweep of China.
Brazil Surges Into #VNL Lead, USA Drops to Fifth with Loss
At the end of Day 7, the VNL men’s top five are Brazil, Poland, France, Canada and the United States, with the teams divided by just four points.
Iran Blocks China in 3, Brazil Aces Russia in 4 Sets
Iran snapped a two-match losing streak with a dominant sweep of China, including 13 blocks. Brazil won its fifth-straight VNL match, keeping Russia off-balance with tough serving including 11 aces.
Tifanny Talks About FIVB’s Decision To Not Allow Her VNL Participation
Tifanny Abreu made volleyball history when she became the first trans female to play in Brazil’s Superliga
Women’s #VNL Still Technically Seven Team Race Led by USA
After four weeks of competition, the United States is the only team that has officially punched its ticket to the Volleyball Nations League Final Six due to results. China is in as the host team.
18 Blocks, 30 Points by Caixeta Lift Brazil Past Russia in 5 Sets
Russia outscored Brazil in the match, but was unable to get past 18 blocks and a 30-point effort by star Tandara Caixeta in a five-set loss on Thursday.
Women’s Final 6 Scenarios for June 7th Matches
With the USA Women’s National Team clinching their berth for the Volleyball Nations League Finals in Nanjing, China with Italy…
USA Seals #VNL Final Six Berth, 2nd through 5th Separated by 3 Points
The United States punched the first ticket to the Final Six in China, while the days results also knocked Germany and Belgium out of contention.
