U.S. Women Shock Brazil with Sweep
The U.S. Women’s National Team ended the second round of preliminary play at the Volleyball Nations League on a high note with a sweep (25-22. 25-19, 25-22) of host Brazil on Sunday in Brasilia
June 13-18, 2023
Brasilia, Brazil
International Events, National Team Events
Teams
USA
Brazil
Japan
Serbia
Croatia
Germany
Thailand
Korea
USA Schedule
All times Pacific
June 13
USA def. Croatia 3-1 (17-22, 25-22, 25-18, 25-15)
June 15
USA def. Thailand 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-16)
June 17
Japan def. USA, 3-2 (23-25, 25-23, 25-19, 23-25, 15-6)
June 18
USA def. Brazil, 3-0 (25-22, 25-19, 25-22)
U.S. Women’s Roster for 2023 VNL Week 2
No. Name (Pos., Ht., Hometown, College, USAV Region)
1 Micha Hancock (S, 5-11, Edmond, Okla., Penn State Univ., Oklahoma)
3 Kendall White (L, 5-5, Zionsville, Ind., Penn State, Hoosier)
5 Ali Frantti (OH, 6-1, Spring Grove, Ill., Penn State, Great Lakes)
6 Morgan Hentz (L, 5-9, Lakeside Park, Ky., Stanford Univ., Pioneer)
8 Brionne Butler (MB, 6-4, Kendleton, Texas, Univ. of Texas, Lone Star)
12 Jordan Thompson (Opp, 6-4, Edina, Minn., Univ. of Cincinnati, North Country)
14 Anna (Stevenson) Hall (MB, 6-2, Laurens S.C., Univ. of Louisville, Palmetto)
15 Haleigh Washington (MB, 6-3, Colorado Springs, Colo., Penn State Univ., Rocky Mountain)
20 Danielle Cuttino (Opp, 6-4, Indianapolis, Ind., Purdue, Hoosier)
22 Kathryn Plummer (OH, 6-6, Aliso Viejo, Calif., Stanford, Southern California)
26 Asjia O’Neal (MB, 6-3, Southlake, Texas, Univ. of Texas, North Texas)
27 Avery Skinner (OH, 6-1, Katy, Texas, Baylor, Lone Star)
28 Ashley Evans (S, 6-1, Liberty Township, Ohio, Purdue, Ohio Valley)
29 Khalia Lanier (OH, 6-2, Scottsdale, Ariz., Univ. of Southern California, Arizona)
Head Coach: Karch Kiraly
Assistant Coach: Tama Miyashiro
Second Assistant Coaches: Marv Dunphy, Alfee Reft, Erin Virtue
Performance Analyst: Rianne Verhoek
Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer: Kara Kessans
Team Doctor: William Briner
Team Manager: Coley Pawlikowski
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Roster
Micha Hancock
Setter, 5-11
Kendall White
Libero, 5-5
Ali Frantti
Outside Hitter, 6-1
Morgan Hentz
Libero, 5-9
Brionne Butler
Middle Blocker, 6-4
Jordan Thompson
Opposite, 6-4
Anna Hall
Middle Blocker, 6-2
Haleigh Washington
Middle, 6-3
Danielle Cuttino
Opposite, 6-4
Kathryn Plummer
Opposite/Outside Hitter, 6-6
Asjia O’Neal
Middle Blocker, 6-3
Avery Skinner
Outside Hitter, 6-1
Ashley Evans
Setter, 6-1
Khalia Lanier
Outside Hitter, 6-2