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Dallas Pulse Stay Perfect against Columbus Fury with Third Sweep

MLV Dallas Pulse March 14, 2026 - FRISCO, Texas - The Dallas PULSE (11-5) delivered a sweep (25-17, 25-19, 26-24) over the Columbus Fury (3-13) at Comerica Center on Friday night. With the win, the PULSE improved to 3-0 in the season series, marking their third consecutive sweep of the Fury this season. PULSE outside hitter Sofia Maldonado Diaz led all players with 15 kills on a .312 clip, totaling 17 points while adding four digs and two blocks. Middle blocker Layne Van Buskirk posted 13 kills on 18 swings, hitting .611, and finished with 14 points, two ... Full Story

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Rise Rally Behind 18 Blocks for 3-1 Road Win in Atlanta

MLV Grand Rapids Rise March 13, 2026 - ATLANTA - Despite missing former starting middle blockers Rhamat Alhassan and Leah Meyer due to injury, the Grand Rapids Rise outblocked the Atlanta Vibe, 18-9, en route to a 3-1 road victory Friday night at Gas South Arena. Grand Rapids dropped the opening set 25-19 but responded by winning the next three 25-23, 25-23, 25-19 to secure its third road win of the season and second victory over Atlanta this year. It marked just the second time in franchise history the Rise have overcome a 1-0 deficit on the road in 18 matche... Full Story

No. 1 Ignite Make More History with Latest Victory

MLV Indy Ignite March 13, 2026 - FISHERS, Ind. - Each night they play in 2026, the first place Indy Ignite seem to set new standards. Toppling defending Major League Volleyball champion Orlando in straight sets tonight at Fishers Event Center extended the Ignite's win streak to eight, the third longest in league annals. It also pushed Indy's overall record to 14-2- the best start in MLV history. Another explosive attack, particularly late in each set, launched the Ignite to victory by scores of 25-20, 25-22 and 25-17. Indy compiled a sensational 49.5% hi... Full Story

Nebraska Stays Hot, Wins Third Consecutive Match with Sweep over Madison

LOVB LOVB Nebraska March 12, 2026 - MADISON, Wisconsin - LOVB Nebraska continued its strong start to the second half of the season as the team won its third consecutive match and league record ninth consecutive set in a sweep of LOVB Madison (26-24, 25-17, 25-15) on Thursday night at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. For the third time this season, opposite hitter Kimberly Drewniok hit the 20-point mark. The German finished the night with 17 kills, two aces and one block while hitting at a .500 efficiency. This is the second time Drewniok ha... Full Story

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