2018 W. World Championships Daily Summary – October 4
At the end of the day, the Netherlands, Italy, the United States and Serbia wrapped up the preliminary round with perfect 5-0 marks and pool titles.
Pool C: #2 USA Tops #5 Russia, Moves on to 5-0
The 2nd-ranked United States outlasted a tough 5th-ranked Russia squad to finish Pool C action with a 5-0 mark inside Kobe Green Arena Thursday. The loss drops the Russians to 4-1 at the FIVB World Championship.
2018 W. Volleyball World Championships – October 3 Summary
Eight of the 12 matches on Wednesday were decided in straight sets and five teams claimed spots in the FIVB Women’s World Championships second round.
Pool C: #2 USA Survives vs Shorthanded #16 Thailand
2nd-ranked United States squeaked by 16th-ranked Thailand, which was down a starter and lost its top scorer amidst the 4th set, in 5 to remain undefeated in Pool C play Wednesday.
2018 W. Volleyball World Championships: October 2 Daily Summary
Four teams punched their tickets to the second round of the FIVB World Championships with Italy and China notching Pool B wins to move through and the USA and Russia also staying perfect in Pool C to secure their spots.
Pool C: USA and Russia Qualify for 2nd Round at Worlds
With Tuesday victories, 5th-ranked Russia and 2nd-ranked USA qualified for second round action at the 2018 FIVB World Championship. 16th-ranked Thailand also notched a win, overcoming a key injury to get past Trinadad and Tobago in 4 sets.
USA, Russia Get Sweeps; Thailand Wins Crucial Match to Open Pool C
A balanced American offense saw 4 players score in double figures as they earned an opening win over Azerbaijan.
Women’s WCH Pool C Preview – Can Team USA Go 5-0?
Team USA has a clean route for a 5-0 pool run, if its plays at its peak and do not underestimate its opponents
USA Volleyball Names 2018 Women’s World Championship Team
The USA Women’s Volleyball Team enters the 2018 World Championships as both the defending Nations League winners and World Champions.
