Olympics
September 6, 2024
The USA women’s sitting team is into the gold-medal of the Paris Paralympics, the Pro Volleyball Federation will expand its schedule in 2025, Creighton and Tennessee won the only NCAA matches Thursday between ranked teams, there are a zillion more matches Friday as the second weekend of the college volleyball season is underway, and we have a note from our Jacksonville State correspondent (yes, we have one) about that program in Alabama.
USA women play China again for Paralympics gold
The USA and China won their semifinal matches and will play for gold for the fifth Paralympics in a row.
From worldparavolley.org:
The United States secured their place at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games women’s sitting volleyball final after a 3-1 (25-22, 22-25, 25-14, 25-15) victory over Brazil in Thursday’s semifinal at North Paris Arena. This win marks their fifth consecutive appearance in the final, keeping them on track for a third straight gold medal.
Kathryn Bridge led all scorers with a standout 21 points, including 15 attacks, four blocks, and two aces. Heather Erickson also played a key role, contributing 18 points from 13 attacks, four blocks, and an ace.
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From worldparavolley.org about the China…
