2018 NCAA Preseason news & rosters

[gobruins]

Jan 29, 2018 17:12:20 GMT -5 deepsouthfan said:

Hawaii to win it all this year. Main reason: Carly Kan

Just because Carly Kan, doesn't mean she will.

[newbeach]

Jan 30, 2018 7:19:19 GMT -5 gobruins said:

Jan 29, 2018 17:12:20 GMT -5 deepsouthfan said:

Hawaii to win it all this year. Main reason: Carly Kan

Just because Carly Kan, doesn't mean she will.

I am a Carly fan, but haha!

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New Mexico beach volleyball opens 2018 with first practices
golobos.com/news/2018/1/29/BVB_012918.aspx?path=bvb

"Maddie Irwin, a four-year standout for UNM's women's soccer program, also joins the Lobos' beach team."

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Tulane beach volleyball eyes start of regular season
tulanegreenwave.com/news/2018/1/29/womens-beach-volleyball-beach-volleyball-eyes-start-of-regular-season.aspx?path=wbvball

Head coach Wayne Holly: "We focus on developing our student-athletes as people, rather than just as athletes, because so much of what we do now and in the future doesn't involve volleyball. (…) We develop the players to be ready for anything (…)."

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Stetson media day photo gallery


Photo: @stetsonbeach


Photo: gohatters.photoshelter.com

55 photos: gohatters.photoshelter.com

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Florida International Beach adds Erika Zembyla (6-0, Cyprus, UAB Volleyball)
Bio: uabsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3755

Florida International newcomers get comfortable with new family
www.fiusports.com/news/2018/1/30/womens-beach-volleyball-fiu-beach-volleyball-newcomers-get-comfortable-with-new-family-look-to-help-program-take-the-next-step.aspx?path=beach_volleyball

"The FIU women's beach volleyball team is coming off one of its most successful seasons in the program's short history, and that success has allowed Panthers' head coach Rita Buck-Crockett to continue to bring in quality talent from not only across the country, but internationally as well."

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LSU beach volleyball gears up for 2018 season
www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=211694953

"The 2017 season was historic for the LSU Beach Volleyball team. It asserted itself as a team to be reckoned with, setting a standard for the teams to come. (...) LSU peaked at being ranked number seven and never fell below number 10. (…) This season, the Tigers have 12 players returning and nine newcomers, who include two graduate transfers, five freshman and Gina Tillis, who had a stellar four-year career for the indoor volleyball team at LSU."

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Florida State senior Tory Paranagua: "When I'm out there playing I'm thinking about my teammates. I'm doing my best and going 100% for them."

Video:

http://instagram.com/p/BelfTdolFr-

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Arizona releases 2018 schedule
arizonawildcats.com/news/2018/1/31/arizona-beach-volleyball-releases-2018-schedule.aspx

Head coach Steve Walker: "We have what could be considered the best venue in the collegiate game (...). The collegiate beach volleyball game continues to grow, and with that the level of play continues to rise and this season will be just as challenging as all the others we've experienced."

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Olympic ring and FIU head coach Rita Crockett

www.wkyc.com/article/sports/olympics/update-olympic-ring-found-by-canton-woman-possibly-linked-to-former-olympic-athlete/95-513332561

"The middle letter engraved on the ring didn’t match Crocket’s middle name, which is Louise. Although, Crockett's nickname as an athlete was "The Rocket"."

www.wthr.com/article/bus-driver-finally-tracks-down-owner-of-olympic-ring-38-years-later

"But before Rita gets her ring back, the U.S. Olympic Museum is working to confirm the ring's authenticity and double-check that it belongs to her."

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Pepperdine head coach Nina Matthies to retire
tiny.cc/4aiuqy

Pepperdinewaves.com: "Indoor and beach volleyball coaching legend Nina Matthies announced her decision to retire after the 2018 campaign (...). Marcio Sicoli, her long-time assistant and a notable coach in his own right, will be promoted to head coach of the beach volleyball program at the conclusion of the 2018 season."

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Team Photos

Arizona State


UAB


Mercer


Tulane

http://instagram.com/p/BeqkNntl0Ju

Grand Canyon

http://instagram.com/p/BevdeFxHg8n

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Abilene Christian officially began its inaugural season of beach volleyball with its first practice of the spring semester
www.acusports.com/news/2018/1/23/beach-volleyball-begins-first-practices-of-spring-semester.aspx?path=beach

Missouri State finalizes schedule for inaugural season
missouristatebears.com/news/2018/2/2/msu-finalizes-beach-volleyball-roster-schedule.aspx?path=beachvb