Standings: France, Italy, USA, Poland Stay Perfect in #VNL Play
The top four teams remained undefeated in Volleyball Nations League action on Sunday with France, Italy and the United States winning in sweeps and Poland staying perfect with a four-set win over Canada.
Brazil Squeaks Past Germany; Zaytzev Lifts Italy to 3-0
2018 FIVB MEN’S VOLLEYBALL NATIONS LEAGUE – WEEK 1/POOL 4 May 25-27, 2018 Kraljevo Sports Hall, Kraljevo, Serbia (Capacity: 3,331)…
Poland Stays Perfect with 3-1 Win over Canada; Russia Blocks Out Korea
Seven service aces and 27 Canadian miscues lifted Poland past Canada and put the home team atop the Volleyball Nations League standings at 3-0 with the maximum nine points, meanwhile Russia put up 12 blocks to end any thoughts of a Korean upset to wrap Pool 3 play on Sunday.
2018 Men’s European Volleyball League Week 1 Update
Turkey and Estonia are the lone 3-0 teams left in the Golden League at the 2018 Men’s European Volleyball League.
Are VNL Struggles a Part of German Coach Gianni’s Plan?
Germany has gotten off to a slow start to the Volleyball Nations League, though coach Andrea Giani has shown the ability to lead teams to unprecedented levels of success.
American Aces Rise, Service Errors Fall in Week 1 of VNL
Even Ben Patch’s 2 service aces and 13 service errors in week 1 were a big improvement from last year.
Dutch Beach Blocker Tom van Steenis to Miss 3 Months After Surgery
6’8″ Dutch beach volleyball national teamer Tom van Steenis is expected to miss 3 months after having an aneurysm removed from his shoulder.
Japan Survives Iranian Block; French Offense Too Much for Aussies
Yuji Nishida downed 18 kills, part of a team-best 21 point effort, to lead five double-digit scorers in a 3-1 win for Japan and regional foe Iran, while Stephen Boyer crushed 16 kills and led all scorers with 18 points as France overpowered Australia in a Sunday sweep.
2018 Women’s European Volleyball League Week 1 Update
Bulgaria and Czech Republic are the lone undefeated nations in the Golden League as half of pool play has concluded at the Women’s European Volleyball League.
Scandicci Signs Annie Mitchem, Italian NT Setter Malinov
Scandicci’s offseason haul includes adding Adenizia da Silva and Jovana Stevanovic at the middle, in addition to the starting Italian setter (above).