Major Serbian Players, Including Coach, Will Skip Week 5 of #VNL
Middle blocker Jovana Stevanovic (#15) will be Serbia’s highest scorer in attendance in week 5 in Santa Fe, Argentina.
Colorado Set for Stops in Wyoming, Washington in 2018
Colorado head volleyball coach Jesse Mahoney is excited to announce the 2018 non-conference schedule, which will feature two home tournaments at the CU Events Center in Boulder.
Luburic Paces Serbia to 4-Set Win; Patry Lifts France Past Korea
Drazen Luburic racked up 20 points with 16 kills, three aces and a block, to guide Serbia to a four-set win over Argentina. France had the upper hand across the board in a sweep of Korea to the delight of the home crowd.
Germany Continues Role as Giant Killer, Sweeping No. 2 USA
After upsetting World No. 3 Poland to wrap up Week 2 of the VNL, the Germans rode that confidence to a surprise sweep of the second ranked United States on Friday.
Bulgarian NT Members Stankov, Dimitrov Went Rafting During VNL Week 2
After being left off Bulgaria’s Volleyball Nations League roster for Weeks 1 and 2, setters Vladimir Stankov and Dobromir Dimitrov decided to enjoy their rest with a rafting trip.
Ohio State’s Ayanna Swan Ends Career After Rookie Season
Ohio State sophomore outside hitter Ayanna Swan has decided to end her career after just one season with the Buckeyes.
Davide Candellaro Joins Diatec Trentino
Diatec Trentino’s super-team project for the 2017-18 season back-pedaled, but much like Modena, the team’s roster actually looks much better now, and 2018 may just be the year its plans for greatness take-off
Medals Awarded at 2018 World Military Championships
Brazil and China took home gold medals at the men’s and women’s 2018 World Military Championships.
Eyes on the 2019 #VNL Prize: FIVB Men’s Challenger Cup Preview
Kazakhstan will be one of six nations competing for the right to challenge for the last spot in the 2019 Volleyball Nations League.
Iran Blocks China in 3, Brazil Aces Russia in 4 Sets
Iran snapped a two-match losing streak with a dominant sweep of China, including 13 blocks. Brazil won its fifth-straight VNL match, keeping Russia off-balance with tough serving including 11 aces.
Dominican Starting MB Jineiry Martinez Suffers Ankle Injury
Jineiry Martinez (21, spiking) had to be helped off the court late in her team’s 3-0 loss to Italy on Thursday.
Eight Teams Move on To AVP New York Open Main Draw
In a stacked qualifying pool, only four teams per gender advanced through Thursday’s matches into the main draw. Seeds 2, 3, 5 and 9 made it through on the women’s side, while No. 1 qualifier Melissa Humana-Paredes/Sarah Pavan were knocked out. On the men’s side, seeds 1, 2, 4 and 6 advanced, including top seed Ty Loomis/Piotr Marciniak.
2018 NORCECA U19 Boys’ Continental Championship: USA & Cuba Set-Up Key Collision
The U.S. Boys’ National Team earned a sweep along with Cuba, setting up a battle for the Pool B title.
Men NORCECA Challenge Cup Day 3: Puerto Rico & Cuba Stay Atop the Table
Puerto Rico took down Costa Rica while Cuba defeated Trinidad & Tobago to set up a clash atop the table between the two.
