Tennessee Volleyball Rolls Through Classic Competition
Lady Vols played their way to back-to-back sweeps Saturday and are off to a 3-0 start to the 2018 campaign, while the Spartans notch a pair of wins to hit the reset button.
Euro Qual M: Greece, Estonia, Romania Certain of Qualification
Greece clinched a spot in the 2019 CEV European Championships with a 3-2 win over Azerbaijan.
Japan’s Ishii/Murakami to Face China’s Wang/Xia for Asian Beach Gold
It will be China vs. Japan for the women’s gold medal on Monday, while Indonesia and Qatar will face off on the men’s top stage on Tuesday.
K-State Waits Out Hurricane Lane, Picks Up Two Sweeps of Hawaii
After dodging a shot from Mother Nature and Hurricane Lane, Kansas State and Hawaii got down to the business of volleyball with one match each on Saturday and Sunday. The Wildcats won both via sweep.
UCLA Tops Gonzaga Twice in Matches Relocated Due to Hurricane Lane
No. 12 UCLA and Gonzaga decided to avoid Hurricane Lane and stay on the mainland instead for a pair of contests to open the 2018 season. The Bruins won both matches in four sets behind Mac May’s offensive prowess and Zana Muno’s defense.
American’s Largay Surpasses 1,000-Career Dig Mark
American libero Kristen Largay became the 7th player in Eagle history to surpass the 1,000-career digs mark. With almost two seasons left in her collegiate career, she is on pace to break the school’s 24-year-old record.
Wichita State Earns a 2-0 Start to the Season
Tabitha Brown led the Shockers to a four set victory of Howard on Sunday afternoon.
#1 Stanford Hands American 1st Loss in Front of Record Crowd
No. 1 Stanford put on a show in its season-opener in front of a record-setting crowd in D.C., using a balanced offensive attack to down American in three sets.
Penn State Crushes Competition to Open 3-0, Leath Named MVP
Penn State did not allow any of its foes more than 21 points in a set during three opening weekend sweeps, while hitting .300 or better and holding foes under .100. Transfer Taylor Leath was tabbed as Penn State Classic MVP.
Pressley Posts Two 20-Kill Efforts as Baylor Wins Tourney Title
Baylor finished off a 3-0 weekend at home with a pair of wins on Saturday at the Hampton Inn & Suites Waco North Invitational. Yossiana Pressley notched a pair of 20-kill outings on Saturday to sew up tournament MVP honors.
