“I’ll Miss the Fans Most”: UCI Alum McDonnell Leaves Trefl Gdansk
Team USA middle blocker Dan McDonnell (UC Irvine ’12) has transferred from Poland’s Trefl Gdansk to Tourcoing in French Pro A.
Walsh Jennings/Branaugh, Rosenthal/Budinger Among 4 Gstaad Wildcards
The Swatch Gstaad Major in Switzerland announced its four wildcard entries for the event, which begins on July 10. Two were awarded to American duos and two stayed home with up and coming Swiss pairs.
U20 NORCECA Women’s Championship: USA, Cuba, DR & Mexico Earn Sweeps
Logan Eggleston led Team USA as all four winner swept on the opening day of the 2018 U20 NORCECA Continental Championship.
UTRGV Boosts Roster with Transfers Draik Banks and Antonela Jularic
UT Rio Grande Valley is tacking on two transfers for 2018 in outside hitter Antonela Jularic and middle blocker Draik Banks.
2019 Outside Hitter Makenzie Jordan Commits to Mississippi State
Class of 2019 outside hitter Makenzie Jordan has committed to Mississippi State.
NCAA Adds Exception to Student-Athletes’ Required Weekly Day Off
Following a recent rule change by the NCAA, student-athletes will lose their guaranteed weekly day off and now could be required to train for up to 24 consecutive days without rest.
Simon to Lube? Not so Fast
Lube Civitanova are interested in Robertlandy Simon, but he remains under contract with Sada Cruzerio until May 31, 2019. Reports out of Brazil and Italy stated that the two clubs may have struck a deal involving his early departure.
Zenit Kazan Announces That Earvin Ngapeth Has Signed 2-Year Contract
Kazan also announced the signing of one last outside hitter, which completes the team’s roster for next season.
Nebraska Head Coach John Cook Earns Sizable Raise
Nebraska head coach John Cook has earned an extension and a raise to his contract with the team.
USA Volleyball Announces Preliminary Roster for Pan American Cup
On Monday, Team USA released its initial 25-woman roster for the Pan American Cup, including three setters, four liberos, five opposites, six outside hitters and seven middle blockers.
