Russia, Germany Top Podium at Alanya One-Star
The fifth seeded men’s team, Maksim Hudyakov/Ruslan Bykanov of Russia, and the third seeded women’s duo, Sarah Schneider/Viktoria Seeber of Germany, finished atop the podium at the Alanya One Star on Sunday, each leaving the home Turkish crowd to celebrate silver medals.
Raul Lozano Blasts FIVB VNL’s 15 Matches On 5 Weeks Schedule
Coaches have been vocal about the VNL schedule
With Two Former OHs On Roster, Brazil Struggling At Libero Spot
In the last 4 Olympic Games, Brazil had arguably the best libero to ever play the game captaining its backcourt:…
Americans Crabb/Mayer, Japans Mizoe/Hashimoto Win Jinjiang Gold
Second seeded Americans Trevor Crabb/John Mayer grabbed their second FIVB gold medal of the year, while Sayaka Mizoe/Suzuka Hashimoto earned their second straight gold and third straight podium finish at the Jinjiang Two-Star on Sunday.
East Carolina Brings on Minnesota Transfer Sydney Kleinman
Former Minnesota outside hitter Sydney Kleinman is transferring to East Carolina for 2018.
UPDATE: Bratoev Injury Not Considered Serious
Georgi Bratoev will undergo an MRI on Sunday to determine a treatment plan for his injured ankle, but is expected to miss the remainder of the Nations League.
VNL Day 5 Standings: Australia Earns 1st Win; USA, Poland Move to 5-0
At the end of the day, Poland and the United States moved to 5-0 atop the standings with the Poles boasting the maximum 15 points to the USA’s 13. Brazil, France and Italy round out the top five at 4-1.
Italy Sweeps Iran; Canada, Marr Deny Argentina in 4 Sets
Italy bested Iran in kills and aces, while Ivan Zaytsev notched a match-high 16 points, in a sweep. Canada put up 12 blocks and benefitted from 31 Argentine miscues in a four-set win on Saturday.
Lights Go Out Mid-Rally in Brazil During Volleyball Nations League
The 11,000 seat arena was full to the rafters on Saturday, when the lights failed.
WATCH LIVE: Jinjiang Two Star Semis, Medal Rounds
Jinjiang Two-Star Jinjiang, China May 31- June 3, 2018 Schedule/Results Second seeded Americans Trevor Crabb/John Mayer are in the medal…
