18 Blocks, 30 Points by Caixeta Lift Brazil Past Russia in 5 Sets
Russia outscored Brazil in the match, but was unable to get past 18 blocks and a 30-point effort by star Tandara Caixeta in a five-set loss on Thursday.
China Rebounds from Two Losses with Sweep of Russia
Nine blocks and 17 Russian miscues helped China to a home sweep of Russia on Wednesday.
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.
Italy Earns First #VNL Win, Korea Tops Russia for Fourth Straight
Italy earned its first win of VNL play with an all-around effort against Germany, while South Korea won its fourth straight, besting Russia in a sweep in Pool 7.
Serbia Clinches Spot in Final Six with Sweep of Russia
Serbia will be in the final six after a sweep of Russia at the 2017 FIVB World Grand Prix.
