Flint/Day, Ross/Klineman Still Up for AVP San Francisco Title
The last four teams in the men’s winner’s bracket heading into Saturday were the last four teams standing at the end of the day. On the women’s side, an injury and three contender’s bracket wins put No. 1 Emily Day/Betsi Flint back in the field.
Norfolk State Brings on Pair of Additions from Odessa College
Norfolk State is bringing on two transfers for 2018 from Odessa College in the NJCAA.
Class of 2019 OH Amarachi Osuji Commits to UC Riverside
Class of 2019 outside hitter Amarachi Osuji from Coppell, Texas has committed out West to UC Riverside.
Cal Poly’s Sonny/Torrey Van Winden Vie for FIVB Gold in Porec
American pair Emily Sonny/Torrey Van Winden will have its first shot at FIVB gold on Sunday morning, vying for the Porec One Star title.
Clancy/Artacho del Solar Win Espinho Gold, Men’s Race Down to Four
Saturday was all seemingly about the men at the Espinho Four Star as the field was whittled from 32 to four. Meanwhile, the women’s podium was decided with the semifinal and medal matches.
Kira Walkenhorst Announces She, Too, Will Be a Mother in 2018
Kira Walkenhorst (left) will join Laura Ludwig (right) in 2018 motherhood, but it shouldn’t cost the former nearly as much time off the sand.
Aaron Russell Provides Late-Spark in Ever-Changing U.S. Lineup
U.S. men’s coach John Speraw had to make several adjustments at this year’s Volleyball Nations League, and while it didn’t result in victory, it seems they’ve hit their best combination late against France.
#VNL Semifinals: Russia Makes Quick Work of Brazil to Set Finals Date with France
Russia found balance offensively and stifled the Brazilian attack to move on to the Gold Medal match.
#VNL Semifinals: Boyer Helps France Stop U.S. Men’s Rally for Finals Berth
Stephen Boyer’s 31 point outburst led France past the United States despite a comeback effort from the Americans.
U.S. Collegians Sydney Busa, Lydia DeWeese Go Pro in Finland
Sydney Busa (above) was the leading scorer in the CAA last season with over 500 kills.
Russia Announces 29-Man Preliminary Roster for 2018 World Championship
Dmitriy Muserskiy, above, has been a leading figure for Russia in the Nations League, landing over 66% of his shots.
Hughes/Ross Among Espinho Semifinalists, Dalhausser/Lucena Win Pool
The women’s field was whittled down to four, while the men advanced to the first elimination round after pool play on Friday.
#7 Bomgren/Schalk, #8 Howard/Reeves Remain among San Francisco Winners
After the first day of main draw action, four men’s teams and four women’s are undefeated atop the winner’s bracket heading into Saturday, including No. 8 Brittany Howard/Kelly Reeves and No. 7 Tim Bomgren/Chaim Schalk.
#VNL Men’s Semifinals Preview
Brazil may not be the favorites entering the semifinals of the #VNL, but they reached the final of the World League 4 of the last 5 times and 14 times since 2001.
USA Announces 14-Woman Roster for 2018 Pan American Cup
Justine Wong-Orantes, who recently finished a tour winning gold with the US at the Volleyball Nations League, will turn around quickly to join the Pan American Cup roster.
