Abercrombie Returns to Starting Lineup, Valkyries Grab Big Win in Atlanta

April 4, 2026 - Atlanta, GA. - Fresh off the All-Star break, Orlando got back to their winning ways Saturday night, earning their first win over Atlanta this season in a four-set victory (23-25, 25-16, 25-17, 25-22). With the win, Orlando improves to 10-11 on the season and currently holds fourth place, the final playoff spot, with seven matches left to go. In a match that was as must-win as ever, the Valkyries showed up and showed out. "It was a big team win tonight, and the energy we played with was contagious," head coach Amy Pauly sa... Full Story

Refreshed Ignite Rout Omaha in First Match After All-Star Break; Move Closer to Clinching Playoff Berth

April 4, 2026 - OMAHA, Neb. - The Major League Volleyball all-star break was just what the Indy Ignite needed to catch fire again. With a chance to rest, add needed roster depth and fine-tune their game, the Ignite returned to action Saturday with a thunderous sweep of Omaha at CHI Health Center. The 25-21, 25-19, 25-21 triumph moved Indy's record to a shimmering 16-4 as the Ignite retained sole possession of first place and edged closer to securing an MLV postseason berth. The Ignite, who lost two of their last three matches before t... Full Story

Houston Clinches Regular Season Crown in Five-Set Thriller

April 4, 2026 - ATLANTA, Georgia - LOVB Houston clinched the regular season title with a five-set battle, (25-16, 15-25, 34-36, 25-21, 15-9), against LOVB Atlanta Saturday at McCamish Pavilion. The title also gives LOVB Houston (13-7) the No. 1 overall seed in LOVB's four-team postseason tournament, which begins with the semifinal round next week in Louisville, Kentucky. Houston came out in control of the opening set Saturday, dictating the pace with efficient offense and winning the set 25-16. The momentum flipped just as quickly in ... Full Story

Hounds Kick Start 2026 Season with Bonus Point Win

April 4, 2026 - CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Chicago Hounds opened the 2026 Major League Rugby season with a win over the Carolina Anthem, 33-19. The Hounds battled a late surge from the home team, with Anthem scoring 14 points in the last 15 or so minutes. But the visiting Hounds ultimately held on to walk away with a win and start their 2026 season off strong. The opening period saw Carolina get close to their try line a few times, but the Chicago defense held strong and denied them any chance they had at scoring. Chicago was first to strike ... Full Story

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• Beason Sparks Late Push, But Supernovas Fall to Indy in Blue Out - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) April 4
• Abercrombie Returns to Starting Lineup, Valkyries Grab Big Win in Atlanta - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) April 4
• LOVB Atlanta Falls in Thrilling Five-Set Finale - LOVB Atlanta (LOVB) April 4
• Refreshed Ignite Rout Omaha in First Match After All-Star Break; Move Closer to Clinching Playoff Berth - Indy Ignite (MLV) April 4
• Houston Clinches Regular Season Crown in Five-Set Thriller - LOVB Houston (LOVB) April 4
• Hounds Kick Start 2026 Season with Bonus Point Win - Chicago Hounds (MLR) April 4
• Seattle Seawolves Overcome Adversity in Home Opener - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) April 4
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