Italy repeats as FIVB Girls’ U18 World Champions. USA finishes 8th.
Once again, Italy comes out at the top in the Girls’ U18 Worlds. Team USA underchieves, and finishes in the 8th position.
Italy will Defend its Title Against Dominicans. Girls’ U18 Worlds.
Italy will be looking to repeat as world champions against the tournament’s biggest surprise, the Dominican Republic squad. Meanwhile, Team USA will play for the 7th place against hosts Argentina.
Texas Bound Eggleston Powers Team USA to Girls’ U18 Worlds’ Round of 8
Texas bound Logan Eggleston propels Team USA against Slovenia. Now, they will have to go through Italy in order to make it to the semifinals of the tournament.
Nebraska’s Kubik scores 31 in Team USA win. Day 5 of Girls’ U18 Worlds
Future Nebraska player, Madison Kubik helped Team USA come back from 0-2 deficit and beat continental rivals Mexico
Team USA Beats Rivals Brazil 3-2 in Day 4 of Girls’ U18 Worlds
Team USA overcomes a horrendous eight point set to beat Brazil and secure their first win of the tournament.
Team USA Thoroughly Outclassed by Russia on Day 2 of Girls’ U18 Worlds
The Russian team, which has Ekaterina Gamova in its coaching staff, prevailed over the USA in an action packed second day of play.
Brazil Moves to 2-0; United States Serves Up Sweep vs. Cuba in Pool C
Brazil won the battle at the net and capitalized on Serbian miscues to stay atop Pool C with a four-set victory. Meanwhile, the United States evened its record at 1-1 on the tournament with a sweep of Cuba
