Where the VolleyMob & AVCA Preseason Top 25s Went Right & Wrong
Northern Iowa confirmed VolleyMob’s rank of them and dispelled the AVCA’s. Check out others that both polls got right or flubbed on.
Loyola Maryland Freshman Libero Sets School Record with 41 Digs
In just her 3rd collegiate match, Loyola Maryland libero Katie Forsythe broke the school record for most digs in a match.
North Alabama Announces $100,000 Beach Volleyball Facility
The new facility will be located off-campus at Cox Creek Park, home to the school’s softball facility.
#10 USC Tops #18 Creighton in 5 for Trojan Invite Title
No. 20 Northern Iowa knocked off its second Top 20 foe of the weekend, taking out No. 8 Kentucky, but it was No. 10 USC that came through the Trojan Invitational with a perfect 3-0 record and the title.
Louisville Wraps Cardinal Classic With Unblemished Trio of Sweeps
Amanda Green led Louisville in scoring on the weekend, and her teammate Molly Sauer was named the tournament MVP.
Washington State Snaps NC State’s Year-Long Home Win Streak
Taylor Mims collected tournament MVP as she surpassed 900 career kills in Washington State downing VCU and NC State.
Two-Time All-ACC OH Stephanie Williams Sidelined in Pitt’s Win vs Pepperdine
Two-time AVCA All-America Honorable Mention outside hitter Stephanie Williams was kept out of Pittsburgh’s win over Pepperdine.
Wyoming Stuns #15 Colorado As Buffaloes Without Star MB Naghede Abu
Wyoming was able to pull off a top-15 upset as they took down Colorado at home 3-2.
Oregon State Alum Amanda Brown Joins French Team Chamalieres
After spending the last two seasons in Greece and the Czech Republic, Amanda Brown will join French side Chamalieres this fall.
Canada Names 12-Man Roster for 2018 NORCECA Junior Championships
Canada has 8 medals in 10 editions of the NORCECA U21 Men’s Championship tournament.