Bulgaria Bests Short-Handed Argentina Squad 3-1
Argentina put up a good fight, winning the first set despite resting middle blocker Pablo Crer and outside hitter Ezequiel Palacios for the entire match, but ran out of gas in the end against a strong Bulgarian block.
Team USA Makes Big Lineup Changes for Sunday at VNL
TJ DeFalco (above) got his first start of the 2018 Volleyball Nations League on Sunday in the United States’ 3-0 win over China.
FIVB Lifts Suspension on Volleyball Federation of India
The suspension was first set in December of 2016, and its lifting coincides with the announcement of a professional volleyball league in India.
Sander, Patch, DeFalco Lead USA Men to #VNL Sweep of China
The United States staved off the Chinese attack throughout the match, including a set-point attempt in Set 2, en route to its third win of Volleyball Nations League play.
Paul Carroll Replaces Rouzier in Russia
After spending 8 years in Germany, Paul Carroll will replace Antonin Rouzier in Russia. The Australian will be the new opposite at Yenisei Krasnoyarsk.
2020 Middle Blocker Justyus Jackson Commits to Tulsa
Class of 2020 middle blocker Justyus Jackson has committed to Tulsa.
Romania’s Matei/Vaida Spoil Brazilian Party with Miguel Pereira Gold
Romania’s Adriana-Maria Matei/Beata Vaida, the lone non-Brazilian team among eight semifinal teams at the Miguel Pereira One Star, spoiled the home country’s efforts at a podium sweep, winning the women’s gold on Sunday, and giving their country its first ever FIVB gold. Qualifiers Vinicius Rezende Costa Freitas/Luciano Ferreira de Paula wound up atop the men’s podium.
Collegiate National Team-China Defeats Two Chinese Pro Teams
The 12-player U.S. Women’s Collegiate National Team China Tour squad has found success against two top division club teams in the Chinese Volleyball League.
Brazil Grabs Seven of Eight Semifinal Spots at Miguel Periera One Star
Romania’s Adriana-Maria Matei and Beata Vaida spoiled an otherwise all-Brazilian semifinal party at the Miguel Pereira One Star on Saturday. All eight semifinalists are in search of their first FIVB World Tour gold.
Poland, France, Italy, USA Sit Atop #VNL Standings After Day 2
After Day 2 of action, only four undefeated teams remain: Poland, France, Italy and the United States. The biggest team to fall on Saturday was top seeded Brazil, which fell victim to Ivan Zaytsev’s 32 points and No. 4 Italy in five sets.
Poland Sweeps Russia, Canada Bests Korea 3-0 in #VNL Pool 3
Michal Kubiak and Lukasz Kaczmarek combined for 35 points to guide Poland to a sweep of Russia to put the team atop the VNL standings, while Canada stifled the Korean offense with eight blocks and kept the team off balance with tough serving, including six aces, in a quick sweep and its first win of Volleyball Nations League action.
France Tops Japan to Move Atop Pool 1, Iran Wins in Sweep
Lincoln Williams scored a match-high 18 points, but it was not enough to help Australia overcome 24 errors in a 3-0 loss to Iran. Japan gave away 28 points on errors and trailed France at the net in kills and blocks in a four-set loss.
Zaytsev’s 32 Points Lift Italy Past #1 Brazil; Serbia Tops Germany 3-1
Italy served up 14 aces and put up 12 blocks, while Ivan Zaytsev racked up a tournament-best 32 points to lift the team past World #1 Brazil in five sets on Saturday. Drazen Luburic and Uros Kovacevic teamed up to lead Serbia to a four-set victory over Germany.
After Many Rumblings, Micah Christenson Announced in Modena
Micah Christenson will be moving from Lube Civitanova to Azimut Modena in the upcoming season. Christenson, the setter for the US National Team, will be replacing Bruno and trying to win Italy’s first Italian SuperLega title since 2016.
Texas 6A Powerhouse Southlake Carroll Hires New Volleyball Coach
Southlake Carroll High School, in suburban Dallas, was ranked as high as #6 nationally last season by the USA Today.
