Japan Snaps Three-Match Skid, Turkey Stays Among #VNL Top 5
A strong service game and dominant hitting effort led by Yuki Ishii pushed Japan past South Korea on Wednesday, while an all-around team effort and four double-digit scorers lifted Turkey to a four-set win over Thailand.
Italy Tops China 3-1; Japan Eliminates Argentina from Contention
Japan was just too much for Argentina offensively, registering 15 more kills, in a sweep, which mathematically eliminated Argentina from Final 6 contention. Paola Egonu and Miryam Fatime Sylla paced Italy with double-digit scoring efforts as the Italians issued top-ranked China their first loss in Pool 12.
Dutch Dominate the Block in Sweep of Japan to Wrap #VNL Week 2
The Netherlands bounced back from its Wednesday loss to the United States with a crushing blocking effort against Japan on Thursday, en route to a sweep.
Larson Leads USA Past Dutch, Japan Sweeps Belgium in #VNL Pool 5
Five aces and a balanced offensive attack lifted the USA to a quick sweep of the Netherlands, taking down the final unbeaten side in Volleyball Nations League play. Meanwhile, Japan dominated Belgium offensively in a sweep to wrap up Day 2 play in Pool 5.
Japan: Miyu Nagaoka plays for first time in 13+ months
On April 30th, the Hisamitsu Springs faced high school team Kinrankai in the Japanese Volleyball Association’s Kurowashihata (Black Eagle Flag)…
Japanese Women Announce Roster for Volleyball Nation’s League
On April 17th, the Japanese Volleyball Association held a press conference to announce their 18-player women’s roster for the 2018…
Japan Announces 29 Player Women’s National Team Roster for 2018
On March 19th, the Japanese Volleyball Association (JVA) announced the Women’s National Team roster for the 2018 season. The roster…
Japan Women: Hisamitsu Sweep Marvelous, Win Championship
After last weekend’s dominance by the Hisamitsu Springs in Match 1 of the Final of the Japanese Women’s V.League, the…
Japanese Men’s & Women’s All-Stars Announced
Before the first match of the women’s Japanese V.League Final, the V.League announced the players for the Men’s and Women’s…
Japan W: Springs Sweep JT, Lead Final 1-0
Match 1 of the two match Japanese Women’s V.League Finals between the JT Marvelous and Hisamitsu is a match up…
