Gibbemeyer Notches Eight Blocks to Push USA Past Brazil 3-1
Lauren Gibbemeyer had a breakout game, posting a match-high 16 points, including eight of the USA’s 14 blocks, as the Americans rolled on to its ninth straight win on Wednesday, besting Brazil 3-1.
USA Women Roll Lineup into Week 4 on 22-Straight Set Wins
Since losing to Turkey, the American women have swept their last 7 matches, but will face their toughest challenges yet in week 4 in China
Balanced Attack Leads USA Women Past Thailand in Sweep
A balanced offensive attack, led by Kim Hill’s 13 putaways, guided Team USA to its seventh straight Volleyball Nations League victory and seventh straight sweep.
Bartsch-Hackley, Hill Pace USA Women in Sweep of Dominican Republic
Michelle Bartsch-Hackley and Kim Hill led the way for the United States, topping a group of four double-digit scorers in a sweep of the Dominican Republic on Wednesday.
U.S. Women Stand-Pat With Week 3 Roster at 2018 VNL
The Americans will carry their week 2 roster for another week as they travel from Tokyo to Thailand.
USA Crushes Belgium for Fourth-Straight #VNL Win
USA coach Karch Kiraly tabbed a mix of seasoned and newer players, including opposite Annie Drews and middle Lauren Gibbemeyer, to lead the team against Belgium on Thursday and the Americans came through with a dominating sweep, their fourth straight Volleyball Nations League win.
USA Sweeps Japan, Netherlands Edges Belgium in 5 to Open #VNL Week 2
The Americans used a strong block and a 21-point effort from Michelle Bartsch-Hackley to score a sweep of Japan to open week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League, meanwhile the Dutch relied on their offensive prowess to best Belgium in five sets.
Eczacibasi Pulls Transfer Bomb, Signs Kim Yeon-Koung
Eczacibasi may just have pulled the transfer of the season in women`s volleyball by announcing the signing of South Korea`s superstar Kim Yeon-koung to a contract
Turkey Upsets USA Women 3-2 in Volleyball Nations League Play
Turkey outdid the United States across the statsheet, besting the Americans in kills (62-60), blocks (20-17) and aces (8-5), although the USA did rally back from down 2-0 to force a fifth set, before falling in tiebreak.
Team USA Full of Positivity for Growth in Volleyball Nations League
With a roster of 14 players, including a reunited group of seven Olympians, the United States, ranked No. 2 in the world is an odds-on favorite to contend for the Volleyball Nations League title. Despite just a few practices, the players see potential and positivity in their future.
