Serbia Rallies to Top Italy in 5 for First World Championships Title
What was already a history making showing for Serbia, got that much sweeter to the tune of a five-set comeback win over Italy and the nation’s first ever FIVB Women’s World Championships title. Serbia had never finished higher than third, meanwhile Italy claims its second ever medal following a gold in 2002.
Paola Egonu Rewrites World Championship Record Books with 45-Point Day
Paola Egonu had one of the most incredible offensive performances in international volleyball history on Friday.
Egonu’s #FIVBWomensWCH Record 45 Points Lifts Italy Past China in 5
Paola Egonu piled up a tournament scoring record 45 points (39 kills, 5 aces and a block) and Italy bested China in kills and aces in a five-set win to earn its first World Championships finals berth since 2002.
WCH Semis: China x Italy Preview
China is aiming to reach the World Championship final for the sixth time in its history
Serbia Hands Italy First Loss of Worlds to Take Pool G
Serbia’s Tijana Boskovic turned in 29 points (27 kills, 2 blocks), while Italy’s Paola Egonu notched 28 as the Serbians issued Italy its first loss of the World Championships heading into the semifinals.
Lonneke Sloetjes’ 38 Points are 3rd-Most Ever at Women’s World Champs
Sloetke’s output was the most points ever scored in a winning effort at the World CHampionships.
Italy Survives Five Setter with Japan to Claim Semifinals Spot
Italy stayed perfect on the World Championships with its 10th straight victory to eliminate Japan from contention on Monday as 19-year old Paola Egonu turned in a match-high 36 points.
Italy’s Egonu Leads All Scorers Heading into #FIVBWomensWCH Final Six
The star of the show thus far in the World Championships has been Italy’s Paola Egonu. The 19-year old has notched 182 total points (150 kills, 17 blocks, 15 aces) and also ranks among the top 10 in aces and kills.
Russian Captain Startseva Sent To Hospital After Egonu Hit (Video)
There are many ways to dig a volleyball, but using your face is probably the worst of them
Elena Pietrini Hasn’t Played at World Championships Due to Ab Injury
Elena Pietrini ranked 4th in the Nations League tournament earlier this summer with 19 aces.
