USA Clinches Spot in Round 3 With “Monstar” Performance in Pool G
Aaron Russell put in a stellar performance against Bulgaria to clinch a spot in Round 3.
Russia Issues Host Italy First Loss in 5 Sets; Finland Eliminated
Russia topped Italy in five sets to hand the hosts their first loss of the FIVB World Championships. Meanwhile, Finland was eliminated from the race for the title with a four-set loss to the Dutch.
Alexis Mathews Makes Move To Germany
The 6’3″ 27-year-old middle blocker is transferring out of Philippines’ Cignal HD Spikers after having also enjoyed stints in Romania and Finland.
Alex Holston And Jennifer Cross Sign With Bulgarian Champions Maritza
Maritsa is gearing up for its season
8 Teams Set for 2018 Women’s Club World Championships?
The official Zhu Ting fan account on Weibo seems to confirm rumors of the 8 teams for the 2018 FIVB Club Volleyball Women’s World Championships.
Brazil Secures F6 Spot And Belgium Keeps Its Hopes Alive – WCH Pool F
Brazil is gritting and grinding its way through the WCH
Sivula: Finland “Played Good Volleyball for Only 20 Minutes” vs. Dutch
Outside hitter Urpo Sivula lamented that “Finland played good volleyball only for 20 minutes and this is not enough when you are competing in a World Championship,” after the team’s 3-1 loss to the Netherlands which knocked the Finns out of contention.
SWAC Roundup: Grambling State, Southern Win in 5 Sets
Alcorn State upended Arkansas-Pine Bluff in straight sets to begin conference play, snapping a 31-game slide in league play. Meanwhile, Grambling State bested Alabama State in five sets, ending the Hornets’ 43-match conference win streak.
SEC Roundup: Gators, Gamecocks, Bulldogs, Vols Wins Openers
The home team won three of the four SEC openers on Friday night, with Tennessee upsetting Auburn in four sets as the lone exception.
