Luburic Paces Serbia to 4-Set Win; Patry Lifts France Past Korea
Drazen Luburic racked up 20 points with 16 kills, three aces and a block, to guide Serbia to a four-set win over Argentina. France had the upper hand across the board in a sweep of Korea to the delight of the home crowd.
Eyes on the 2019 #VNL Prize: FIVB Men’s Challenger Cup Preview
Kazakhstan will be one of six nations competing for the right to challenge for the last spot in the 2019 Volleyball Nations League.
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
Men’s #VNL Preview Pool 12: France Hosts Korea, Argentina, Serbia
Even where there shouldn’t be pressure, the French team has spoken all summer of the pressure of performing for their home fans in the name of domestic growth of the sport.
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.
Germany Crushes Argentina, Smarzek Paces Poland Over Belgium
Nineteen-year old Hanna Orthmann took the spotlight after entering the match as a substitute in Set 1 of Germany’s blanking of winless Argentina. Malwina Smarzek dropped a match-high 23 points as Poland edged Serbia in four sets.
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.