Russia Survives Five Setter to Earn Gold Medal U20 Meeting with China
China and Russia each will have a shot at its third U20 world championship on Sunday after winning in Saturday’s semifinals.
Russia Outlasts Turkey; Poland Crushes Brazil in Pool E
Russia edged Turkey in four sets in an fairly even match, while Poland blew out Brazil with help from offensive and blocking prowess.
Russian Trio Leads in Four-Set Win Over Mexico as Team Tops Pool A
Russia stayed in the driver’s seat atop Pool A with a four-set win over Mexico, including a dominant offensive effort, while Bulgaria used its offensive prowess to overcome an error-riddled effort in a sweep of Egypt.
Mexico Squeaks Past Egypt in U20 Pool A
Russia was a clear winner on the stats sheet in a four-set victory over Bulgaria, while Mexico used a dominant offensive stand to overcome Egypt in an error-riddled five setter on Day 1 of the U20 Championships on Friday.
Michigan Sophomore MacKenzi Welsh Named USA Captain for U20 Worlds
Michigan sophomore MacKenzi Welsh has been selected as captain of Team USA’s squad at the U20 World Championships.
