Nebraska, Minnesota Address Time Change Controversy
One of the premier NCAA Division I volleyball matchups of week 7 is getting a little more interesting as 3rd-ranked Nebraska and 4th-ranked Minnesota address a start time controversy regarding this Saturday’s matchup in Lincoln, Neb.
Poland’s Bartosz Kurek Named World Championship MVP (DREAM TEAM)
Bartosz Kurek (left) and Piotr Nowakowski (right) both made the Dream Team after Poland’s 2nd-straight World Championship.
Louisville Joins AVCA Poll at #25, BYU Remains #1
The top 11 teams remained the same in the AVCA Top 25 coaches poll this week, with the only adjustment being that Minnesota and Wisconsin swapped spots, moving to No. 5 and No. 6 respectively.
Inside the Emotions: USA vs. Serbia, #FIVBMensWCH Bronze Medal Match
The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat were on full display as the FIVB followed both the USA men and Serbia before, during and after Sunday’s bronze medal match.
Post-Week 6 Notebook: Big 12 & Big Ten
Texas is off to as good of a start as they could ask in their race to win another Big 12 title.
Washington’s Lauren Sanders Out With Ankle Injury
In a match against Oregon State on September 23rd middle blocker Lauren Sanders injured her left ankle leaving her absent…
Polish President And Prime Minister Congratulate Team For WCH Victory
Both President of Poland Andrez Duda and Prime Minster of Poland Mateausz Morawiecki congratulated their national volleyball team on their…
Edmond, Robinson, Lilley, Hall, Shaw Earn SEC Awards
Kentucky’s Leah Edmond picked up SEC Player and Offensive Player of the Week nods for Week 6, while teammate Madison Lilley was tabbed as Setter of the Week. South Carolina’s Mikayla Robinson picked up defensive honors, while Florida’s Thayer Hall and Mississippi State’s Paige Shaw were named as Co-Freshmen of the Week.
Texas’s White, Kansas’ Langs, TCU’s McCall Earn Big 12 Honors
Texas outside hitter Micaya White, Kansas middle blocker Rachel Langs and TCU outside hitter élan McCall were tabbed as the…
VolleyMob Top 25 Power Rankings (Week 6): Minnesota Arrives Back in the Top 5
Minnesota had a big week to jump back into the top five in the latest VolleyMob Top 25 Power Rankings.
Pool A: Sweeps All Around Monday at FIVB Worlds
Pool A action on Monday at the 2018 FIVB World Championship was very competitive, however, the results all game in straight sets for Germany, Netherlands and Japan. The Netherlands is alone atop the standings in Pool A with a 3-0 mark and 8 points.
Serbia, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico Sweep Pool D Action
Serbia cruised past Brazil in the most highly anticipated match of Pool D, while the Dominican Republic garnered its first win and Puerto Rico also won in straight sets.
Arizona’s Dahlke, Stanford’s Hentz, Campbell Named Pac-12’s Best
Arizona’s Kendra Dahlke was tabbed as Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week, while Stanford’s Morgan Hentz and Holly Campbell were named defensive player and freshman of the week respectively.
Northwestern Kill Per Set Leader Nia Robinson Returns In Loss to Iowa
Nia Robinson, who currently ranks second in the Big Ten in kills per set, returned for Northwestern on Sunday in a near upset of #24 Iowa.
Notre Dame’s Charley Niego Tabbed as ACC Player, Freshman of the Week
Notre Dame’s Charley Niego has been named ACC Volleyball Player and Freshman of the Week, the first volleyball student-athlete to earn the distinction since at least 2010.
