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
FIVB Women’s Challenger Cup: Colombia Wraps Up Pool A; Puerto Rico Earns Sweep
Colombia locked up Pool A while Puerto Rico clinched a semifinals bid in a sweep over Australia.
Due To Financial Difficulties, Londrina Has To Relocate In Superliga
Another bittersweet story from the world of Brazilian volleyball
FIVB Men’s Challenger Cup: Czech Republic Wins Pool B; Estonia Downs Kazakhstan
Czech Republic blocked their way to the Pool B win and Estonia improved to 1-1 on day two.
#VNL Pool Preview: Brazil, Poland, Argentina, Australia
Australia is the only team of the three coming into the week on a victory, having found its stride, going 3-0 in South Korea, while the rest of the Pool 17 teams are looking to snap three-match losing streaks.
Winner of FIVB Men’s/Women’s Challenger Cups to Earn Bid to 2019 #VNL
An adjustment to the rule will have the winners of the Challenger Cup go directly to the 2019 Volleyball Nations League.
FIVB Women’s Challenger Cup: Colombia Surprises Peru; Bulgaria Wins 3-0
Colombia blocked host-nation Peru into submission as they and Bulgaria earned opening day sweeps.
FIVB Men’s Challenger Cup: Portugal & Czech Republic Get Opening Sweeps
Portugal gave the home crowd plenty to cheer about as they along with Czech Republic earned opening day sweeps.
