Jayhawks Open Home Season vs. American, Auburn, LMU
The Kansas volleyball team plays host to American University, Auburn and Loyola Marymount during the Kansas Invitational this weekend at Horejsi Family Athletics Center. The Jayhawks have played three straight five-setters coming into the tournament.
Brazilian Pair Bruno Schmidt/Pedro Solberg Tab Leticia Pessoa as Coach
Brazilian pair Pedro Solberg/Bruno Schmidt, which has its sights set on qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, have enlisted the help of a coach who has been there before, Leticia Pessoa. Pessoa has coached her previous charges to three Olympic silver medals.
Matt West Makes the Move to Finland
Matt West (1) will be leaving Kladno Volejbal CZ but staying in the Czech Republic. He signed with Volejbol Brno for the upcoming season.
Italy Wins Another Friendly Against China Leading to World Champs.
Ivan Zaytsev led Italy with 16 points as they beat China for the second day in a row. Italy will start the World Championships on Sunday against Japan in Rome.
Defending World Champs Poland Top Belgium in Two Friendlies
The Polish men’s national team built more confidence and momentum heading into the World Championships with two four-set wins over Belgium in friendlies on Tuesday and Wednesday.
6 Volleyballers Named Top 30 for 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year
BYU’s Amy Boswell Usevitch was one of 6 volleyball players named to the 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year top 30.
Simon and Leal Make Lube Debut in Friendly Against Ortona
Lube Civitanova won a preseason friendly against Sieco Service Ortona. Yoandry Leal and Roberlandy Simon made their debuts for Lube.
Another Tough Test Awaits Auburn at Kansas Invitational
“We’ve talked about how we need to learn something every week in order to improve and this weekend will be another good learning experience for this young team,” Auburn head coach Rick Nold said of the Kansas Invitational.
VFI Did Not Suspend Indian Volleyball Team for Poor Performance
Yes, this seems like a strange headline to have to see, but the Volleyball Federation of India has had to…
#Tokyo2020 Olympic Torch-Lighting Ceremony Set for March 11th, 2020
11 women, representing the Vestal Virgins of Olympia, are responsible for lighting the Olympic torch.
