USA, Russia, China & Italy Win With Now 3 Spots Down to 4 Nations in Pool F
The U.S. Women’s National Team rolled through Turkey in a VNL Finals rematch, as they are one of 4 still up for a top 3 spot in Pool F.
Knudsen Earns Second Straight WAC Honor, Salanoa Tabbed for Defense
UT Rio Grande Valley senior outside hitter Ragni Steen Knudsen and NM State sophomore middle blocker Julianna Salanoa have been named the Western Athletic Conference Offensive and Defensive Volleyball Players of the Week respectively.
Ball State Sweeps MAC West Honors; BGSU Earns Two MAC East Nods
Ball State’s Ellie Dunn, Kate Avila, Amber Seaman earn MAC West Offensive, Defensive and Setter of the Week nods, while Akron’s Kayla Gwozdz and Bowling Green’s Kallie Seimet and Isabelle Marciniak pick up the MAC East accolades.
McBride, Harris Honored Best of the Mountain West Week 7
Wyoming’s Jackie McBride earned Mountain West Women’s Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week honors, while San Diego State’s Deja Harris garnered the Defensive Player of the Week award for contests through Oct. 7.
Chastang, Groover, Axner Recieve ASUN Weekly Nods
Kennesaw State’s Lauren Chastang & Karlee Groover and FGCU’s Dana Axner earned this week’s ASUN Conference Volleyball awards.
NAU’s Jorgenson, Idaho State’s Keck Honored by Big Sky
Northern Arizona’s Kaylie Jorgenson and Idaho State’s Haylie Keck were recognized as the #BigSkyVB Players of the Week. Jorgenson was named the Offensive Player of the Week, while Keck earned Defensive Player of the Week honors.
OVC Honors Two From Murray State, Jacksonville State
Murray State’s Rachel Giustino and Becca Fernandez were tabbed as OVC offensive and defensive players of the week. Jacksonville State’s Lexi Libs and Lena Kindermann earned setter and newcomer nods.
Southern Miss’ Grandy, Bell Headline C-USA Weekly Honorees
A pair of Golden Eagle seniors claimed C-USA weekly honors as Kylie Grandy was elected as Offensive Player of the Week and Sarah Bell took home Defensive Player of the Week. Ivone Martinez of Florida Atlantic boasted her fourth Setter of the Week selection and Rice newcomer Anota Adekunle received her first Freshman of the Week honor.
Troy, Coastal Carolina Each Nab Two Sun Belt Week 7 Honors
Troy’s Cheyenne Hayes and Amara Anderson, Coastal Carolina’s Sydney Alvis and Anett Nemeth and Little Rock’s Veronica Marin were honored by the Sun Belt for their Week 7 efforts.
AAC Tabs ECU’s Osuegbu, UCF’s Pingel as Players of the Week
– The American Athletic Conference has announced the winners of the league’s weekly volleyball honors for the week ending on October 7: East Carolina’s Toya Osuegbu and UCF’s Jordan Pingel.
Loyola Maryland Sweeps Patriot League Week 7 Honors
Loyola Maryland swept this week’s volleyball awards as junior outside hitter Ann Ernst was named Patriot League Volleyball Player of the Week and teammate freshman libero Katie Forsythe was selected as rookie of the week.
Kuilan, Bender, Skinner Earn CAA Week 7 Awards
Jocelyn Kuilan of Towson earned her first Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Offensive Player of the Week honor of the 2018 season while UNCW’s Kendall Bender took home CAA Defensive Player of the Week honors and Hofstra’s Aisha Skinner was named CAA Rookie of the Week.
George Mason’s WIlliams, VCU’s Giommarini Named A-10 Players of the Wk
George Mason junior Bailey Williams and VCU junior Vicky Giommarini were named the Atlantic 10 Conference Volleyball Co-Players of the Week, while George Masonjunior Catie Espinoza was named Defensive Player of the Week.
Missouri Valley: RV UNI Extends Win Streak, Still Perfect in MVC
Since entering Missouri Valley Conference play UNI, which is receiving votes in this week’s VolleyMob power rankings, has been on a roll. The Panthers are a perfect 6-0 in conference play, followed by Valparaiso and Illinois State, which stand at 5-1.
ACC: #8 Pitt, Louisville Remain Atop Conference Volleyball Standings
8th-ranked Pittsburgh and Louisville remain at the top of ACC standings with 6-0 marks following week 6 of NCAA volleyball action. Miami, Duke, Syracuse, Clemson and Florida State also registered victories to close out the weekend.
