Italy Earns First #VNL Win, Korea Tops Russia for Fourth Straight
Italy earned its first win of VNL play with an all-around effort against Germany, while South Korea won its fourth straight, besting Russia in a sweep in Pool 7.
Russia, South Korea Open #VNL Pool 7 With Wins
A balanced offensive attack, including three players with nine or more kills, helped lift Russia past Italy to open Pool 6 play, meanwhile a strong service game and a 29-point effort by Kim Yeon Koung were key in lifting the homestanding Koreans to a four-set win over Germany.
Turkey Notches Sweep of Italy in VNL Opener
Turkey outdid Italy 47-29 in kills and did not allow the Azzure a lead in the match until the 3-2 point of Set 2 en route to a shocking sweep to kick off Volleyball Nations League action in Lincoln, Nebraska.
2018 NVL Pool 3 Preview: USA, Italy, Turkey, Poland
On paper, the United States is the favorite to win Pool 3 as the Americans boast home court advantage and are the most highly ranked of the four-team group. The youth of their three competitors also could be a major factor in the success of the Americans.
No Egonu, Bosetti for Italy in Week 1 of Volleyball Nations League
Italy will be without all but 2 of their players from last year’s World Grand Prix final 6, including the absence of breakout teenage superstar Paola Egonu (above).
Italian Cup Underway in Serie A (Week 2 Scores and Recap)
Italian Women’s Serie A Weekly Update The second week of league play for the Italian Women’s Serie A is in…
Daniele Santarelli Named New Head Coach at Imoco Volley
Daniele Santarelli will look to keep the wins coming for Imoco Volley Conegliano after being hired as the new head coach.
