At the Net: August 5, 2026

 

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American Volleyball Coaches Association

August 5, 2026

U.S. Men Take 2026 VNL Silver After Five-Set Battle with Poland

The U.S. Men’s National Team earned the silver medal at the 2026 Volleyball Nations League Final, its first VNL medal since 2023, after a 3-2 (25-21, 23-25, 25-27, 25-23, 15-10) loss to Poland on Sunday in Ningbo Beilun, China. The gold medal was the second in a row for Poland.

Opposite Jake Hanes led all players with 21 points on 18 kills and a team-high three aces. Outside hitter Matt Anderson finished with 20 points on 18 kills, a block and an ace, while also leading the team with six successful receptions. Middle blocker Merrick McHenry put together his best offensive


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Tickets on Sale for AVCA First Serve

2026 Season Starts in Milwaukee

Ten of the nation’s top collegiate volleyball teams will open the 2026 women’s season­­ at the AVCA First Serve August 21-24 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This event will feature the first eight matches of 2026 Division I women’s volleyball and promises to kick off the season with a bang!




 

 

 

 

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