Sound Bytes: Volleyball Nations League Day 2
Day 2 of Volleyball Nations League action brought redemption for many sides, but also saw World #2 United States edged by a young Turkish squad. To see the agony and ecstasy of each match, we’ve included a short recap of the action and also quotes from the involved parties.
Notre Dame Earns Commitment From Class of 2021 OH/RS/MB Paris Thompson
Notre Dame has garnered a commitment from class of 2021 OH/MB/RS Paris Thompson.
South Korea Sweeps Invincible China 3-0 to Close Pool 2
Lee Jaeyong had her best match of the tournament to lift South Korea to victory. In the other match, Belgium got their 2nd win – against the Dominican Republic.
Stevanovic’s 10 Blocks Helps Serbia Drown Germany – Pool 4 Recap Day 2
Meanwhile, Brazil bounced back from an opening day loss with a win against Japan
Turkey Upsets USA Women 3-2 in Volleyball Nations League Play
Turkey outdid the United States across the statsheet, besting the Americans in kills (62-60), blocks (20-17) and aces (8-5), although the USA did rally back from down 2-0 to force a fifth set, before falling in tiebreak.
Poland Picks Off Italy in 5 Sets in Pool 3 of VNL
Smarzek scored a match-high 28 points for Poland, with 23 kills and five blocks to lead her team to a 21-25, 25-14, 19-25, 25-17, 15-12 victory over No. 7 Italy to open Day 2 of Volleyball Nations League action in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Wednesday.
Standings After Day 2 of the 2018 W. Volleyball Nations League
Turkey had the upset of the day on Wednesday, beating the United States 3-2.
Russia Plays Poorly, Narrowly Beats Thailand – VNL Day 2 Pool 1 Recap
The Russian team continued its struggles
Texas A&M Falls to Austrian National Team on Foreign Tour
The Texas A&M volleyball team continued its foreign training tour today, taking on the Austria National Team at the Hotel Habakkuk and training center. Austria won 4-1 in the pre-arranged five-set affair (25-13, 25-21, 24-26, 15-7).
88 Women’s, 27 Beach, 6 Men’s Programs Earn NCAA APR Award
Four women’s volleyball teams were recognized for earning a Public Recognition Award in each of the 13 years of the APR program: Lehigh, Northern Iowa, Northwestern and Western Kentucky. Six men’s programs garnered Public Recognition Awards alongside 27 beach teams and 88 women’s indoor squads.
Destinee Hooker to Turkey
Destinee Hooker has just signed with Galatasaray Daikin in Turkey. The American opposite played in Brazil this past season for…
Tatyana Kosheleva Spurns Galatasaray Offer for Brazilian Side Sesc RJ
After completing her rehab from ACL surgery, Tatyana Kosheleva will join Brazilian side Sesc RJ.
Team USA Full of Positivity for Growth in Volleyball Nations League
With a roster of 14 players, including a reunited group of seven Olympians, the United States, ranked No. 2 in the world is an odds-on favorite to contend for the Volleyball Nations League title. Despite just a few practices, the players see potential and positivity in their future.
Jordan Larson Extends Contract with Eczasibasi
Jordan Larson has resigned with her Turkish team, Eczasibasi, for the upcoming season.
Michigan State Comes To $500 Million Settlement With Nassar Victims
Michigan State University has reached a $500 million settlement with victims of Larry Nassar, the former MSU doctor who admitted to sexually abusing women under the pretense of medical treatment.
