Tandara Drops 33 in Brazil’s 4-Set Win; Dutch Sweep Poland
Tandara Caixeta racked up 33 points to lead Brazil in an all-around effort in the team’s four-set win over South Korea. Meanwhile, Poland was held under 10 blocks for the first time in VNL play in a 3-0 loss to the Netherlands.
Destinee Hooker Backs Down From Turkey, Will Remain In Brazil
Hooker is ready for her fourth season in Brazil
Now 43, Olympic Champion Ricardo Set To Return To FIVB’s World Tour
Ricardo says he is ready to come back to the beach at a high level
Porec Added to FIVB World Tour Schedule, But Only as 1-Star
In each of the last 3 seasons, Porec has been a part of the Majors Series, the top level of the tour. This year, it will be among the smallest events.
Japan Edges Italy in 5 Sets; China Sweeps Argentina in VNL Pool 12
Italy outscored Japan 107 to 105 and bested its foe in kills, blocks and aces, but committed 53 errors in a five-set loss on Tuesday. Meanwhile, China dominated the net with 18 blocks in a sweep of Argentina to open Week 3 of VNL play.
Dominican Republic Picks Up Sweep of Home-standing Thailand
Yonkaira Pena Isabel, Brayelin Martinez and Lisvel Mejia turned in double-digit scoring efforts to lift the Dominican Republic past Thailand on Tuesday to open week 3 of VNL play.
Way-Too-Early 2018 VM Top 25 (#16-20): Colorado Ready to Add to Breakout 2017
Colorado will be a dark-horse in the Pac-12 as they look to build on a breakout 2017; Way-Too-Early 2018 VolleyMob Top 25 (#16-20).
Gardner Webb Transfer Katie Stanton Headed to Montreat College
Former Gardner Webb outside hitter Katie Stanton is headed to Montreat College via transfer.
Ngapeth, Toniutti, Grebennikov All Benched for Week 2 of #VNL
France will be without their starting outside hitter Earvin Ngapeth (above), setter, and libero for week 2 in Lodz.
