Over the past week (October 12–18, 2026), several notable events have unfolded in the world of volleyball:
International Competitions:
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Italy’s Jesi Volley Cup: Cucine Lube Civitanova secured their second Jesi Volley Cup title by defeating Allianz Milano 3–1 in the final. Setter Simeon Nikolov was named MVP, and his brother Alex contributed 16 points. (volleytimes.com)
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Belgium’s Supercup: Knack Roeselare clinched their 12th Belgian Supercup by sweeping Menen 3–0 in the final. (volleytimes.com)
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Brazil’s Minas Gerais Men’s Volleyball Championship: Itambé Minas ended a 19-year title drought by defeating Praia Clube 3–0 in the final, marking their first state championship since 2007. (volleytimes.com)
Domestic Leagues:
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Major League Volleyball (MLV) Draft Trade: The Omaha Supernovas traded opposite Emily Londot and the No. 8 overall pick to the DC Flight in exchange for the No. 4 overall pick, marking Omaha’s highest draft position in franchise history. (provolleyball.com)
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NCAA Women’s Volleyball:
- SEC Conference: The University of Florida’s volleyball team is set to face the University of Texas in a highly anticipated match between two top-ranked teams. (titanquisitor.com)
- Emporia State University: Ranked No. 18, Emporia State upset No. 5 Nebraska-Kearney in four sets during the MIAA midseason tournament. (wibw.com)
Upcoming Matches:
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Penn State Nittany Lions: The team is scheduled to play against Oregon on October 23 at Rec Hall, University Park, Pa. (volleyballschedule.us)
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Louisville Cardinals: The Cardinals are set to host North Carolina on October 18 at L&N Federal Credit Union Arena, Louisville, KY. (volleyballschedule.us)
These events highlight the dynamic and competitive nature of volleyball across various levels and regions.
