Tag: Volleyball
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2025 NAIA Women’s Volleyball All-Americans and Special Awards Highlight Eva Joldersma’s Player of the Year
Overview: A Season of Excellence Recognized by NAIA The 2025 NAIA Women’s Volleyball postseason honors have been released, spotlighting another year of exceptional performances across NAIA member institutions. The NAIA’s annual All-America selections, along with the season’s top honors, celebrate the athletes who elevated their teams with skill, leadership, and resilience. At the center of…
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Indiana Wesleyan’s Eva Joldersma Leads 2025 NAIA Volleyball All-Americans and Special Awards
Overview of the 2025 NAIA Women’s Volleyball All-Americans The 2025 NAIA Women’s Volleyball All-America Teams have been announced, highlighting the season’s standout performers across the association’s member schools. As the NAIA recognizes excellence in both on-court performance and leadership, this year’s honorees reflect the depth of talent across divisions and conferences. Leading the list is…
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Alas women fall short of bronze: Philippines women’s volleyball falters in SEA Games bronze clash
Disappointment for the Philippine women’s volleyball team The Philippines’ hopes for a Southeast Asian Games bronze medal in women’s volleyball were dashed as Alas Pilipinas went down to Indonesia in a dramatic five-set duel. After a promising run in the tournament, the host nation couldn’t close out the bronze-medal match, losing 28-26, 13-25, 30-28, 26-24…
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New Leadership Takes Charge in Volleyball as Keotsene Edges Past Magang in Tight Vote
New Leadership Emerges After a Turbulent Chapter The national volleyball community is stepping into a new era following a closely contested election that brought a change at the helm of the federation. A motion of no confidence against the Tsoseletso Magang-led executive committee in August precipitated upheaval, and over the weekend, the vote concluded with…
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New Leadership Signals Fresh Start for Volleyball Association
Introduction: A Turn in Volleyball Governance The volleyball community is buzzing after a dramatic weekend that culminated in a change at the top of the national federation. A motion of no confidence in the Tsoseletso Magang-led executive committee, passed in August, sent shockwaves through the sport. This weekend, a new figure stepped forward: George Keotsene…
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New Leadership Emerges in Volleyball Federations After Confidence Vote
New Leadership Takes Charge in Volleyball Governance The volleyball community is navigating a watershed moment as leadership changed hands following a high-stakes motion of no confidence that toppled the Tsoseletso Magang-led executive committee in August. Over the weekend, George Keotsene secured the presidency in a tightly contested vote, pulling an 8-7 victory over the former…
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Netherlands Poised for a Strong World Champs Run in Adelaide
Leading the Charge: Empowered Netherlands at the World Championships The Netherlands is set to make a bold statement at the 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships, taking place from 14 to 23 November in Adelaide, Australia. With a blend of veteran poise and rising talent, the Dutch program arrives ready to challenge the top teams…
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SFA Edges Southeastern Louisiana in Five on Senior Day
Senior Day Thriller: SFA Surges Past Southeastern Louisiana in Five In a hard-fought Southland Conference clash on Senior Day, Stephen F. Austin (SFA) rallied to defeat Southeastern Louisiana (SLU) in a five-set showdown, 3-2. The match showcased late-match resilience from SFA as they improved to 18-7 overall and 13-1 in conference play, while SLU dropped…
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Five-Set Thriller: SFA Tops Southeastern Louisiana on Senior Day
Overview: Senior Day Drama in a Five-Set Win In a memorable Senior Day matchup, Stephen F. Austin (SFA) defeated Southeastern Louisiana (SL) in a dramatic five-set contest. The win improves SFA’s record to 18-7 overall and 13-1 in Southland play, while SL moves to 18-8 overall and 10-4 in league action. The match showcased pressure-filled…
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SFA Seniors Shine as Five-Set Comeback Beats Southeastern Louisiana on Senior Day
Senior Day delivers drama as SFA edges SLU in five sets In a tense Southland Conference showdown, Stephen F. Austin (SFA) fought past Southeastern Louisiana (SLU) in a five-set thriller, clinching the win on Senior Day and sending fans home buzzing about a dramatic finish. The final scoreline reflected a back-and-forth battle, with both teams…