Night Mares Sweep Two-Game Set Against Grand Forks Spitfires

July 15, 2026 - Madison, WI - The Madison Night Mares (26-2) continued their winning ways on Wednesday night, defeating the Grand Forks Spitfires (14-14) at Warner Park to complete a two-game series sweep. Madison wasted no time taking control. In the first inning, Kyra Smith (Colorado State University) lined an RBI single to open the scoring, and moments later, Emma Kavanagh (Virginia Tech) and Smith both crossed the plate on a Grand Forks error to extend the lead to 3-0. The bats stayed hot in the middle innings. Tia Durst (Universi... Full Story

Bandits Clinch Postseason After Outlasting the Blaze in Extras

July 15, 2026 - The Carolina Blaze (8-13) may have forced extras, but the Chicago Bandits (14-8) had the last word in Durham, North Carolina, on Wednesday afternoon. The 7-6 victory secured a postseason berth for the Bandits, who will return to the playoffs for the second year in a row. "I think we're still going, I think we're still climbing," infielder Skylar Wallace said. "All this practice, all these games have meant something, but I think the best is still yet to come. We're still gonna get after it, trust ourselves, and just play t... Full Story

Jordan Larson to Return to LOVB Nebraska for 2026-27 Season

July 15, 2026 - OMAHA, Neb. - Four-time Olympic medalist Jordan Larson will return to play for LOVB Nebraska during the 2026-27 LOVB Pro season, the team announced Friday. Larson announced before the 2026 season that it would be her final year of professional volleyball but has since decided to continue her playing career. Larson finished the 2026 season sixth in LOVB Pro with 267 points and fifth with 234 kills while also recording 15 aces, tied for fourth in the league and the most on LOVB Nebraska. She was named the 2026 LOVB Best Out... Full Story

LOVB Nebraska Announces 2026-27 Roster

July 15, 2026 - OMAHA, Neb. - LOVB Nebraska unveiled its 2026-27 roster on Monday, assembling a 13-player squad featuring four Olympians, two Olympic medalists, four former Nebraska Cornhuskers, four Nebraska natives and championship experience from around the world as the team prepares for its third season. The roster returns five key contributors from last season's team: outside hitters Jordan Larson, Anne Buijs and Vicky Savard, middle blocker Ana Carolina da Silva and libero Lexi Rodriguez. Larson's return for the 2026-27 season was ... Full Story

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