Voronkova Leads Russia Past Belgium, Boskovic Helps Serbia Edge Turkey
Irina Voronkova was too hot to handle for Belgium as the Russian star put up 23 points in a four-set win Thursday. Serbia picked up two key points in the VNL standings, rallying for a five-set win over Turkey thanks to a 28-point effort by Tijana Boskovic after trailing 2-1 in the match.
Italy Knocks Off Korea, Russia Edges Past Germany 3-1 in #VNL Pool 6
Russia used a strong block to get past Germany in four sets, while Italy’s balanced offensive attack won the team its second straight, topping Korea in a sweep to wrap Volleyball Nations League Pool 6 play.
Russia Set to Take Four Olympians to Boris Yeltsin Cup June 26
Russia will be resting three of its leaders for the Boris Yeltsin Cup, including star Nataliya Goncharova.