Aaron Russell

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Sander, Patch Return for USA For #VNL Final 6

Full Name:	Aaron Russell
Born:	June 04th, 1993
	Ellicott City, MD
Nationality:	United States
Status:	Active

Aaron Russell is an outside hitter from the United States. He is an Olympic Bronze medalist and a member of Sir Safety Perugia in Italy. College Career Russell attended Penn State in 2012. During his freshman year, Russell was named to the First Team All-EIVA team. He helped Penn State advance to the NCAA semifinals. In 2013, Russell was selected as the EIVA Championship Most Outstanding Player. During his junior and senior years, Russell helped his team to proceed to the semifinals consecutive years. He was a First Team AVCA All-American two years in a row and was selected as the captain at Penn State his senior year. Professional Career In 2015, Russell joined his first professional club team in Italy. His team, Sir Safety Perugia, took silver at the 2016-2017 Champions League. National Team Career Russell debuted for Team USA in 2014 and was a part of the Bronze Medal winning team in the 2016 Olympic Games. He has also helped Team USA win the World Cup in 2015 and NORDECA Championships two years later. At the Olympic Games, Russell was named as the Best Outside Spiker of the tournament.

Sander, Patch Return for USA For #VNL Final 6

Taylor Sander missed the last 4 weeks of group play while awaiting the birth of his first child. Now a father, he’ll return to Team USA for the Final 6.

#VNL Preview: Final Six Pool B – Poland, Russia, United States

Taylor Sander is back on the roster for the United States in the #VNL Final Six. The United States will face Russia and Poland for a chance to reach the semifinals.

USA Moves Into VNL Final Six Despite 44 Errors in 5-Set Loss to France

The United States gave away 44 points on errors in a five-set loss to France on Friday, but clinched its spot in the Final Six regardless of the defeat.

Aaron Russell Leaves Perugia for Trentino

After spending 3 years at Perugia, Aaron Russell is making the move to Trentino.

Anderson Paces USA to Sweep of Iran, Perfect Home Record

Six starters scored, led by Matt Anderson’s 18 points, as the United States finished off a perfect 3-0 week at home in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

Team Effort Lifts USA Past Poland, Into Second Place in #VNL Standings

The United States left little question which was the better team in a home sweep of Poland on Saturday, climbing into second place in the VNL standings with the win.

USA Blasts Serbia in #VNL Home Opener

The United States dominated Serbia in every way and Aaron Russell and Matt Anderson led the way with double-digit scoring efforts as the Americans kicked off a three-match homestand in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

Ben Patch Will Miss Week 4 of #VNL With Injury

Ben Patch leads the USA in scoring through 3 weeks of play at the Volleyball Nations League.

Patch Guides USA Past Home-Standing Canada in 4 Sets

The United States have seemingly righted the ship and will take a two-match win streak into its three-match homestand in Hoffman Estates, Illinois next week, thanks to a four-set win over NORCECA foes Canada in Ottawa on Sunday.

Anderson’s 20 Points Drive USA to 4-Set Win over Australia

It wasn’t perfect, with 29 miscues plaguing the team, but the United States bested Australia in every way in a four-set win to bounce back after two devastating losses.