Video: New setter Lui discusses dominant offense in Stanford’s win

The top recruited libero from Canada now can add to his resume a NCAA victory as a starting setter.

Justin Lui making his third start at setter because of injuries guided No. 13 Stanford to a season-high .565 attack percentage in 25-17, 25-19, 25-17 sweep against No. 7/7 UCLA on Saturday in Stanford, California. Continue reading “Video: New setter Lui discusses dominant offense in Stanford’s win”

Stanford libero makes Canada preliminary roster for U21 World Championship

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A Stanford libero is preparing to compete in one of the most prestigious international tournaments this summer.

Volleyball Canada recently announced that Justin Lui was selected to the Canadian Men’s Junior National Team preliminary roster for the upcoming FIVB U21 World Championship. Continue reading “Stanford libero makes Canada preliminary roster for U21 World Championship”

Stanford taps into USA Volleyball pipeline for newest recruiting class

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The USA Volleyball pipeline is running through Northern California with this latest recruiting class.

Stanford coach John Kosty announced Friday that five high school seniors with experience in the USA Volleyball system have all signed national letters intent to join the Cardinal for the 2020 season. Continue reading “Stanford taps into USA Volleyball pipeline for newest recruiting class”

Stanford, Purdue Fort Wayne agree to two-match series for 2019

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Almost 40 years since starting its program and there is still a first with the lastest Purdue Fort Wayne schedule.

Purdue Fort Wayne for the first time in its program history will descend upon The Farm as it will play a two-match road non-conference against Stanford on Jan. 25-26. Continue reading “Stanford, Purdue Fort Wayne agree to two-match series for 2019”

UC San Diego, Stanford players win awards at U21 NORCECA Championship

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Two U.S. Men’s Junior National Team players concluded the NORCECA U21 Continental Championship earning two of the tournament’s top individual awards.

Stanford opposite Jaylen Jasper was named the Best Server, while UC San Diego setter Blake Crisp was selected was the Best Setter on Saturday at the international event that is a qualifier for the FIVB U21 World Championship. Continue reading “UC San Diego, Stanford players win awards at U21 NORCECA Championship”

Surreal serving performance from Stanford opposite lifts U.S. past Canada

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Opposite Jaylen Jasper had the serving performance of his career to bring the U.S. Men’s Junior National Team within one match of a berth to the FIVB U21 World Championship.

Jasper finished with a tournament-high 11 aces as the United States beat Canada 25-14, 23-25, 25-23, 26-24 on Wednesday in Cuba to earn a bye to the semifinals of the NORCECA U21 Continental Championship. Continue reading “Surreal serving performance from Stanford opposite lifts U.S. past Canada”

U.S. unveils preliminary roster for upcoming NORCECA U21 Championship

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The United States determined its preliminary roster for the team that will attempt to qualify for the 2019 FIVB U21 World Championship.

USA Volleyball announced Monday the 17 college players and incoming recruits to make the U.S. Men’s Junior National Training Team. Continue reading “U.S. unveils preliminary roster for upcoming NORCECA U21 Championship”