McCutcheon: “They will do better” It’s a wrap. After a one win, two loss week in Bangkok, Thailand, the World Grand Prix came to an end for the US Women, who ended in 9th place with an overall 3-6 record. The tournament was a learning experience for the team, as it won a thrilling...
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In a match that the Coach of the Russian Women’s Volleyball Team (4-3) described as a surprise (and Coach Hugh McCutcheon of USA said was not a surprise), Russia defeated the US Women (2-5) today, 3-1. “I don’t think it’s a surprise,” said McCutcheon. “My players are young and had a problem on blocking...
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The 8th place US Women (2-4) resume their quest for a World Grand Prix medal this Friday in Bankok, Thailand, where they will take on the 6th place Russian team (3-3). The match will be available online from Universal Sports. To date, the Russians have defeated Korea twice 3-0 and 3-2, and Dominican Republic...
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The US Women ended a wet and windy week in Chinese Taipei ranked 8th in the World Grand Prix, losing to the undefeated and #2-ranked Netherlands (3-2) and #4-ranked Germany (3-0), and defeating 12th-ranked Dominican Republic (3-2). The Standings after Week 2: Team (W-L) 1 Brazil (6-0) 2 Netherlands (6-0) 3 China (5-1) 4...
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For the second consecutive match, Germany swept the USA (25-22, 25-18, 27-25), this time in Chinese Taipei. The loss left the US Women with a 2-4 record and sitting in eighth place in the World Grand Prix. Foluke Akinradewo led all scorers with 13 points followed by Jordan Larson with eight points, and Nancy...
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