American Michelle Bartsch-Hackley Named MVP of 2018 #VNL
After leading Team USA to gold in the first-ever FIVB Nations League gold medal match, Michelle Bartsch-Hackley was named MVP of the tournament.
USA Comes Back vs. Turkey Again to Win #VNL in 5; China Downs Brazil for Bronze
Kimberly Hill led the way for the U.S. for the match and in the comeback to overcome Turkey for Gold on the final day of the 2018 VNL.
The Final for the 2018 FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League is Set
It’s become clear that the American’s path to gold is the right arm of Michelle Bartsch-Hackley (#14).
#VNL Semifinals: Turkey Upends Brazil, USA Downs Host China in Semis
Turkey upended Brazil to reach the finals where they will face USA, who downed host and top-ranked China in four sets.
#VNL Final Four Preview: Brazil vs. Turkey, USA vs. China
China and the United States will battle for a spot in the finals against either Brazil or Turkey at the 2018 Volleyball Nations League.
#VNL Final 6: Turkey Fends Off Serbia to Stay Alive; Brazil Eliminates Netherlands
With their backs against the wall, Turkey downed Serbia in five sets to stay alive as we move closer to the semifinals at the VNL.
#VNL Final 6: Bartsch-Hackley’s Insertion Leads USA Comeback; China Downs Netherlands
Michelle Bartsch-Hackley scored 21 points after not starting until set three when Team USA came back from an 0-2 hole on Turkey.
#VNL Preview: Final Six Pool B – USA Among Group of Serbia & Turkey
Team USA had the best record in pool play but now faces the two nations they lost to in Serbia & Turkey in Pool B of the #VNL Final Six.
Inside The Numbers: A Look at the VNL Women’s Preliminary Rounds
After 120 matches, 15 per team and several standout performances in women’s VNL play, there was no question about who was the standout performer of the preliminary round: Poland’s Malwina Smarzek
Netherlands, Turkey Win in 4 to Claim Last Two Final Six Spots
In a win and in situation, the Dutch proved up to the task, besting top ranked China in four sets to claim their spot among the VNL Final Six. Turkey followed suit, securing its spot with a four-set win over Germany.
