Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan
By: Sarah Pavan
Language: en
Categories: Sports, Volleyball, News
The podcast created for volleyball lovers who want to dig deep into what is going on in NCAA and international volleyball.Hosted by Olympian, World Champion, and former Nebraska Cornhusker All-American Sarah Pavan and her husband, international volleyball coach and stats wizard Adam Schulz, Volley Talk brings you weekly highlights from the world of NCAA and international volleyball.Sarah and Adam also give insights and opinions on feature matches, as well as some hot takes, sharing their knowledge and drawing on decades of experience playing and coaching the game at the highest level.
Episodes
2026 MLV Season Preview, NCAA Transfer Portal Mayhem
Jan 05, 2026In this episode of Volley Talk, we go over the absolute mess that is the NCAA women's transfer portal. There were some big surprises again, and we see some programs losing big while others are making huge pickups.
Winter time also means pro coverage!! We talk a bit about what is going on in a couple overseas leagues and do a 2026 MLV preview for the domestic side of things.
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Duration: 01:34:06Texas A&M Wins 2025 NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship, Sweeps Pitt and Kentucky in Final Four
Dec 23, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the NCAA Final Four. Texas A&M took down Pitt and Kentucky 3-0 to claim their first National Championship!
All-American and Player of the Year awards were announced last week as well, so we have a lot to cover to close the book on the 2025 NCAA women's volleyball season!
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Duration: 01:19:062025 Women's NCAA Volleyball Final Four is Set, Texas A&M Shocks Nebraska
Dec 16, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the NCAA Regional Semifinal and Final matches. It was a wild week of volleyball with a few very surprising results, including Texas A&M's victory over Nebraska.
The Four 4 is set, with Wisconsin taking on Kentucky and Texas A&M facing off against Pitt. Matches start Thursday!
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Duration: 01:22:402025 NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship Rounds 1 & 2, Power 4 Conference Awards
Dec 09, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about some of the highlights (and low points) from rounds 1 and 2 of the 2025 NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship. The fact that there are zero perfect brackets anywhere goes to show just how unpredictable some of the results were.
We also discuss the conference awards given out by the Power 4 conferences. While we agreed with most of them, there were a couple that definitely had us scratching our heads.
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Duration: 01:07:312025 NCAA Women's Volleyball Tournament Preview
Dec 01, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the NCAA Tournament bracket and share our initial impressions of interesting matchups and who we think will make it to the Final Four in Kansas City!
We also go over some of the top NCAA matches from last week, and talk about what went down in the MLV Draft!
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Duration: 01:03:27Volleyball Stats 101, 2025 All-American Predictions
Nov 24, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we go over the stats that are posted during broadcasts and the numbers teams looks at when they are preparing for games. With the NCAA tournament selection upon us, we also throw out our predictions for First-Team All-Americans and major AVCA award winners.
There were a lot of happenings to discuss this week as well, including the MLV Draft and Izzy Starck's transfer portal announcement.
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Duration: 01:19:43ACC Title Battle Will Go Down To The Wire, UCLA Takes First Set Off Of Nebraska Since Sept. 16
Nov 17, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about a couple noteworthy matches from last week, namely UCLA vs Nebraska and Pitt vs Stanford. Pitt was up 14-11 in the 5th and managed to lose 14-16! There is now a 3-way tie for first in the ACC with some huge matches happening in the next couple of weeks.
UCLA took a set off of Nebraska to snap the Huskers' 48-set winning streak, and we talk about what it takes to go pro and what we look for.
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Duration: 01:32:31Coaches' Mood Meter, Listener Question Extravaganza!!
Nov 11, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we go through a whole bunch of listener questions. You know we have a massive backlog to get through, so since it was a bit of a slower week on the NCAA side, we decided to dive in and tackle a whole bunch of them. Enjoy!
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Duration: 01:20:41Nebraska Is The Only Remaining Unbeaten NCAA Team, Defensive Systems 101
Nov 04, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the two teams who were unbeaten going into this past week of play- Nebraska and Texas. Texas took a tumble this week, losing to both Texas A&M and Kentucky, though, leaving Nebraska alone at the top. What is going well for these teams, and what are their weaknesses?
Following up from last week's offense discussion, we go over defensive systems and discuss responsibilities for blockers and defenders. How do these positions work together to cover the court?
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Duration: 01:25:53A Look at the Big XII Conference Contenders, Offensive Strategy Breakdown
Oct 27, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the Big XII, in particular the handful of teams that are making a push for the conference title. Who do we think really has a chance to win it all? What are the strengths and shortcomings of those teams?
By popular demand, we also break down offensive strategy. What makes a good set, what are the goals when running an offense, and how do teams accomplish those things?
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Duration: 01:04:17Louisville Falls in 5 to SMU & Pitt, Special Interview with Kathy DeBoer
Oct 21, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about Louisville- the good, the bad, and the ugly. The No. 4 team in the country dropped 2 conference matches last week to SMU and ACC rivals Pitt. Are they as good as they're cracked up to be, and what do they need to do to make a push for the Final Four?
We also had the opportunity to sit down with AVCA legend and current chairperson of the LOVB Foundation, Kathy DeBoer. Stay tuned until the end of the episode to listen to our conversation with her.
<... Duration: 01:54:56Penn State Stuns Wisconsin in 3, Miami Pulls the Reverse Sweep on Pitt
Oct 14, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we break down the biggest NCAA upsets of the week. A struggling Penn State dominated Wisconsin 3-0, and Flormarie Heredia Colon put Miami on her back and recorded 38 kills on the way to getting the reverse sweep on Pitt. It was a surprising week for sure!
NCAA rankings are staying relatively steady, with a few jumps here and there every week, but it seems like the story of the season so far has been injuries, particularly for Minnesota.
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Duration: 00:55:29NCAA Power 4 Breakdown, Conference Champion Predictions
Oct 08, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we go through the Power 4 conferences and talk about our contenders for conference championships based on what we saw during the preseason and early conference play.
Listener questions were really good this week, and there were several interesting matches that were worth a closer examination.
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Duration: 01:17:13Italy Repeats as Men's World Champion, Defeats Bulgaria in the Final
Sep 30, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the men's world championship playoffs, in particular the semifinals and medal matches. Italy put on a serving clinic against Poland and Bulgaria on their way to repeating as world champions in dominant fashion.
Poland defeated Czechia for bronze with a very strong performance by Wilfredo Leon, although the result definitely falls short of their expectations.
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Duration: 01:05:08Men's World Championship Drama as Powerhouse Teams Fall Short of Playoffs
Sep 23, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we go over the wild ride that has been the men's world championship so far. Our predictions from last episode could not have been more wrong, so it's time to go back to the drawing board and try again.
Conference play starts up this week in the NCAA, and a world champion will be named.
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Duration: 00:57:232025 Men's World Championship Predictions, NCAA Surprises So Far
Sep 16, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we share our predictions for how the men's world championship is going to play out. With all the parity in men's volleyball, this is a tough task!
We also take a look at the key NCAA matchups from last week, discuss the biggest surprises for the season so far, and Pavan's Percentages makes a long-awaited comeback!
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Duration: 00:56:06Italy Wins 2025 Women's World Championship, Completes Olympic, VNL & Worlds Trifecta
Sep 09, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we go over the absolutely incredible medal matches from the 2025 Women's World Championship. This was some of the best volleyball we have seen in a very long time, if not ever, on the women's side.
Italy extended their world-record winning streak to 36 matches en route to winning gold at Worlds, becoming the first team to hold the Olympic, VNL, and World Championship titles at the same time. They are the first team since Cuba in 2002 to hold the Olympic and World Championship titles simultaneously.
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Duration: 00:55:24Women's 2025 World Championship Enters Final Phase, NCAA Season Off to an Exciting Start
Sep 03, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we give the rundown of the 2025 Women's World Championships so far. Pool play is finished, the round of 16 is almost complete, and our quarterfinal predictions from last episode did not hold true!
NCAA volleyball preseason is also underway, and there have been some outstanding matches so far. We give our way-too-early thoughts on teams' performances, what they need to do if they want to win the Natty in December, and much more.
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Duration: 01:00:25Women's 2025 World Championship & NCAA Top 10 Previews
Aug 19, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we do some digging into what to expect from the upcoming women's world championships and NCAA season. Both competitions start up this weekend, so there is going to be a lot of volleyball to watch!!
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Duration: 01:18:22Surprising American Pro League Updates, Answering Our Toughest Question Yet
Aug 12, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss some big updates and roster changes coming out of LOVB and the PVF (yes, I'm still calling it the PVF for now) this week. We also try to tackle a question that we have been avoiding for quite some time... we were intimidated to take it on.
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Duration: 01:19:12Poland Wins 2025 Men's VNL, Doesn't Drop a Set During Final 8
Aug 05, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we go over the matches from the Men's VNL Final 8. Poland was absolutely dominant, winning all 3 matches 3-0 and relying on different players throughout the week. Brazil and France didn't look as sharp as was expected, and surprisingly, not one match went to 5 sets.
We have a lot of listener questions again this week, and this time they're (mostly) all about the men's game.
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Duration: 01:23:33Italy Extends Win Streak to 29 Matches, Repeats as Women's VNL Champions
Jul 28, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we go over the matches from the Women's VNL Final 8. Italy was dominant as usual, beating Brazil 3-1 in the final. There were a couple blow-outs, but overall it was a great week of volleyball.
We have a lot of listener questions this week, so get ready for a lot of discussion!
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Duration: 01:11:53Men's VNL Final 8 Decided in the Last Match, Netherlands is Relegated
Jul 21, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss what went on during Week 3 of the Men's VNL competition. Brazil finished at the top of the rankings at 11-1, with Italy in second at 10-2. Serbia saved themselves from relegation by going 2-2 this week, and the bubble teams kept things exciting until the very last moment.
Netherlands will not be returning to VNL in 2026, and there were several entertaining matches this week- a lot of them involving Cuba.
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Duration: 01:08:28Undefeated Italy Headlines Women's VNL Final 8, Korea Comes Up Just Short for Relegation
Jul 14, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss what went on during Week 3 of the Women's VNL competition. Italy finished the preliminary round with a perfect 12-0 record, followed closely by Brazil at 11-1. Serbia pulled themselves out of the relegation spot by winning 3 of 4 matches in Apeldoorn, but the battle for relegation lasted until the very end.
A couple teams really elevated their performance in Week 3, and others struggled to get anything going. We make some predictions for how the Final 8 will unfold, and of course, answer listener questions.
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Duration: 00:56:55Brazil is on Top After Men's VNL Week 2, Final 8 Battle is Wide Open
Jun 30, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss what went on during Week 2 of the Men's VNL competition. Brazil is in the lead with 7 wins, followed closely by Poland and Italy. Serbia and Netherlands are facing relegation and will be fighting for their VNL lives in Week 3.
There were lots of injuries sustained during play this week, some teams made big pushes to climb the ranks, and Week 3 is going to be VERY interesting as teams battle it out to make the Final 8.
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Duration: 00:58:00Italy is the Only Unbeaten Team After Women's VNL Week 2, Serbia Still Sitting at Zero Wins
Jun 23, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss what went on during Week 2 of the Women's VNL competition. Some distinct groups have emerged, with 5 teams looking safe to make the Final 8, 4-5 teams fighting for the last 3 spots, and a couple teams battling to avoid relegation.
There were some teams that made big improvements from week 1 and teams that took a bit of a plummet. This week's listener questions were also dialled in.
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Duration: 01:08:13Poland Tops Week 1 Men's VNL Rankings Among League Parity, Young Athletes Show Up Big
Jun 16, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we take a look at Week 1 of the 2025 Men's Volleyball Nations League. Poland is the only undefeated team, but teams are all very close and competitive, making things very interesting and exciting.
We saw a variety of strategies in Week 1 roster construction, with different combinations of youth and experience. It's fair to say, however, that a lot of very young athletes stepped up on the big stage, making a case to keep them around long-term.
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Duration: 00:55:30Japan Dominates Women's VNL Week 1, Serbia and Korea Still Looking for a Win
Jun 09, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we take a look at Week 1 of the 2025 Women's Volleyball Nations League. Japan, Italy, and Turkey went undefeated in their respective pools, with Japan gathering a perfect 12-0 set record for the week.
We also compare Week 1 roster construction, as some teams sent developmental squads to compete, while others used more experienced players. There were some pleasant surprises and a couple disappointments, and we break it all down.
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Duration: 00:57:23Men's 2025 VNL Preview and Roster Breakdown
Jun 02, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we take a look ahead at what to expect from the Men's VNL competition, starting June 10. The American men are only returning 3 players from the bronze-medal winning Paris Olympic roster, so we check out the new talent that was called up and discuss what we can expect from this team.
We also take a look at the rosters at the other top teams from around the world and make some predictions on what will happen this VNL season. Also, LOVB has some been signings heading into season 2 and Women's...
Duration: 00:57:36Women's 2025 VNL Preview and Roster Breakdown
May 26, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we take a look ahead at what to expect from the Women's VNL competition, starting June 3. The USA roster had a lot of people talking, and we take a look at the selections that were made, who was potentially snubbed, and how we think things will go for this new squad this season compared to the rosters submitted by other top programs around the world.
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Duration: 01:13:05Long Beach State Dominates UCLA to Win 4th NCAA Men's Volleyball Championship
May 15, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we are jumping in a little earlier than usual to cover the NCAA men's volleyball championship. Long Beach State dominated all weekend long, earning the program's 4th national title in a definitive 3-0 victory over UCLA in the final.
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Duration: 00:41:12PVF Championship and Season Recap
May 12, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we go over the PVF Championship that happened this past weekend in Las Vegas. Omaha, Indy, Atlanta, and Orlando went head to head to claim the highly coveted $1 million prize, and we break down the semifinals and final.
With the 2nd PVF season coming to an end, Sarah and Adam run through a bit of an analysis of the league in general, from format and level of play to branding and presentation.
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Duration: 01:04:49NCAA Men's Championship & PVF Championship Previews
May 05, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we look ahead to both the NCAA Men's Volleyball Championship and the PVF Championship, which are happening this weekend. The field is set for both events, and we throw out our predictions on how the weekend will go down.
Pro leagues are wrapping up overseas, the CEV Women's Champions League Final Four was played in Istanbul, and we get to it with some great Volleyball 101 questions.
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Duration: 01:07:06Hawai'i Takes Down Long Beach State for Big West Title, Conegliano Wins 7 in a Row in Italy
Apr 28, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the NCAA men's conference tournaments that happened this past weekend with a particular focus on the incredible match between Hawai'i and Long Beach State for the Big West title. The stage is set for the NCAA tournament, but the lingering question is, who will get the 2 at-large bids??
The Italian A1 Women's Final is over, and there is a lot going on off the court that Sarah & Adam have some big opinions about.
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Duration: 01:20:01LOVB Finals and an Analysis of the Inaugural Season
Apr 15, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss all things LOVB. The inaugural season wrapped up this past weekend with the LOVB Finals in Louisville. There were some very exciting matches played, and "upset" seemed to be the word of the weekend.
With the season now behind us, Sarah and Adam talk about different aspects of the league. What went well? What could be improved? Will there be any changes next season??
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Duration: 01:19:44Wild Week in NCAA Men's Volleyball, PVF Omaha Supernovas Make a Statement Against Orlando
Apr 07, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the PVF playoff battle happening as the regular season winds down, in particular the matchup between the Omaha Supernovas and the Orlando Valkyries. Also, in a wild week of NCAA men's volleyball, USC and Pepperdine put on a good show, and we break down the first of two matches they played.
The LOVB regular season finished up in preparation for the grand finale in Louisville this week, Sarah and Adam rate the week's upsets, and the listener questions were some tough ones.
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Duration: 01:20:12#5 UC Irvine Sweeps #1 Long Beach State, LOVB Atlanta Feeling Good Heading into Playoffs
Mar 31, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the match between LOVB's top 2 teams, Atlanta and Houston. Houston has had Atlanta's number all season, but Atlanta picked a good time to turn the table and fight back. Also, #1 Long Beach State suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of Big West rival UC Irvine, which makes the remainder of conference play very interesting.
NCAA men's volleyball was all over the place this week, PVF's Atlanta Vibe is making moves heading into the later part of the season, and Sarah & Adam play a...
Duration: 01:10:28LOVB Madison Battles into 3rd Place, PVF Indy Ignite Blanks Supernovas in Omaha
Mar 24, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, take a look at the very interesting 5-set match between then-third-place teams LOVB Madison and LOVB Salt Lake. We also dive into the PVF match between number 1 Omaha Supernovas and the Indy Ignite, who recently lost top scorer Leketor Member-Meneh to a season-ending injury.
The race is on in LOVB, PVF, and for the NCAA men as playoffs loom closer and closer. Who is going to rise to the occasion and who is going to fall? Adam and Sarah also play a fun round of Pavan's Percentages.
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Duration: 01:10:39Vakifbank Takes Down Fenerbahçe in a Golden Set, Olympiacos Stuns Jastrzebski in 5
Mar 17, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we focus on Champions League. The men's quarterfinals got underway, and the women's semifinals are now set. 3 Italian teams and 1 Turkish team will battle it out in Istanbul for the 2025 title.
Madison is clawing their way up the LOVB ranks, Omaha and Orlando are flip-flopping for that number 1 PVF spot, and Sarah & Adam make predictions for some upcoming matches.
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Duration: 01:14:39PVF's Vegas Thrill Continues to Struggle, Women's Champions League Quarters Start with 4 Sweeps
Mar 10, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we dive into the women's Champions League Quarterfinal matches, with a closer look at Milano vs Eczacibasi and Łodz vs Scandicci. We may be seeing some Golden Sets this week! Also, Vegas Thrill drops a 4-setter to the Indy Ignite, sparking questions about the trajectory of the team and who should be on the floor.
Confirm of Deny makes a reappearance, and Sarah & Adam answer several listener questions.
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Duration: 01:01:24LOVB Madison is Back on the Winning Track, #15 Lewis Takes Down #7 Loyola Chicago in 4
Mar 03, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about Madison's back to back wins over the weekend, in particular their 3-0 over a disjointed Austin team. Lewis looked really good in their Midwestern matchup vs Loyola Chicago and executed a really good serve and blocking strategy.
Champions League men's quarterfinal matchups are set, we take a look at several listener questions, and Sarah & Adam predict who will win each of the leagues currently taking place.
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Duration: 01:10:10LOVB Houston Handles Omaha 3-0, Columbus Fury is Moving Up the PVF Ranks
Feb 24, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we break down the LOVB Houston match vs LOVB Omaha. Houston was looking a little fatigued, but took care of business 3-0. Also, the Columbus Fury have seemed to hit their stride in the PVF, posting back to back wins and surpassing the San Diego Mojo in the rankings.
Adam introduces us to a new game, Champions League Women's quarterfinal matchups are set, and the men's NCAA season is heating up!
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Duration: 01:09:44#2 UC Irvine Outlasts #5 USC 26-24 in 5th, Conegliano Sweeps Milano in Coppa Italia Final
Feb 17, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the absolute slug-fest that was NCAA men's UC Irvine vs USC. There was not an ounce of defense to be seen, but it was impressive nonetheless. We also mix things up a little bit and turn our attention overseas to the classic Conegliano vs Milano match-up in the A1 Women's Coppa Italia final.
The PVF All-Star match is coming up, so Sarah & Adam discuss the changes they would make, and the USA Women's National Team coaching lineup has been finalized.
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Duration: 01:06:14#9 Stanford Hands #4 Hawai'i Their First Loss of the Season, Jordan Thompson Comes Up Big for LOVB Houston
Feb 10, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the back to back NCAA men's series between #4 Hawai'i and #9 Stanford. Spoiler alert: they split the series, and Hawai'i lost its unbeaten record. We also take a look at the LOVB Texas Showdown between Houston and Austin.
Mary Wise announces her retirement from Florida after 34 years at the helm of the program, we take a look at the recent NCAA grads playing pro overseas, and Sarah & Adam play a game of Magic GM.
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Duration: 01:16:12Pritchard Makes the Difference in 5-Set Grand Rapids PVF Win, #3 UCLA Gets Revenge on #13 Ohio State
Feb 03, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we break down the Grand Rapids Rise's 5-set victory over the Orlando Valkyries in the PVF. We also dive into the NCAA men's rematch between UCLA and Ohio State that happened in Columbus over the weekend. Ohio State dethroned UCLA from their #1 AVCA ranking a few weeks ago.
There is some huge news coming out of Lincoln, Nebraska, Adam gives listeners a roundup of what LOVB and PVF rookies are up to, and we take some time to answer listener questions.
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Duration: 01:16:44LOVB Omaha Beats Madison with Balance, San Diego Deals Indy Their First Loss of the PVF Season
Jan 27, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we take a close look at the LOVB Omaha vs LOVB Madison match, and discuss what happened in the Indy Ignite's first PVF loss of the season.
Sarah & Adam answer some listener questions, play a fun round of Level of Concern, and share what has been happening in NCAA men's volleyball this week!
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Duration: 00:59:21#5 BYU Takes Two 5-Set Wins Over #6 Ball State, Franklin Shines in LOVB Madison Win Over Salt Lake City
Jan 20, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we take a look at some NCAA men's volleyball and LOVB, in particular BYU vs Ball State and LOVB Madison vs Salt Lake City. Sarah Franklin carried a big load for Madison, and a late substitution for BYU was the turning point they were looking for against Ball State.
Yet another professional volleyball league is entering the American landscape, Sarah & Adam answer some listener questions, and play another round of Pick a Player.
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Duration: 01:06:51Strong LOVB Debuts By Mruzik & Skinner, Omaha Survives a 5-Set PVF Battle at Home vs Atlanta
Jan 13, 2025In this episode of Volley Talk, we do a side by side comparison of the LOVB and PVF pro volleyball leagues after having watched some matches from each one. We also break down the LOVB Houston vs Austin match and PVF Omaha vs Atlanta.
The transfer portal is still popping off, NCAA men's volleyball preseason is in full swing, and we address a couple listener comments.
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Duration: 00:53:53NCAA Volleyball Transfer Portal Always Brings The Drama, LOVB & PVF Season Previews
Dec 30, 2024In this episode of Volley Talk, we take a look at the NCAA Volleyball Transfer Portal with a particular focus on "Big News," the biggest poachers, and programs that have lost A LOT of athletes. Also, with 2025 right around the corner, a little LOVB and PVF preview is in order.
Sarah and Adam take some time to answer some listener questions, and play a tough round of Pick A Player.
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Duration: 00:55:46Penn State Defeats Louisville 3-1 to Win 2024 NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship
Dec 23, 2024In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the NCAA Women's Volleyball Final Four. We do deep dives into all of the matches from the weekend, including Pitt vs Louisville, Penn State vs Nebraska, and the big Penn State vs Louisville final!
A huge congrats to Penn State on earning their 8th National Championship!
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<... Duration: 00:59:03NCAA Women's Volleyball Final Four is Set. An ACC or B1G Champion Will Be Crowned
Dec 16, 2024In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the NCAA Volleyball Tournament Regionals and what to expect from the Final Four matchups.
Sarah and Adam dig deep into each of the 4 Regional Finals matches and give recaps of each Regional Semifinal match. How is NCAA Women's Volleyball season coming to an end already?!
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Duration: 01:07:39NCAA Volleyball Tournament Rounds 1 and 2 Deliver Excitement and Some Surprises
Dec 09, 2024In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the NCAA Volleyball Tournament Rounds 1 and 2. There were some big upsets and some nail-biting, down-to-the-wire matches, and we go through most of them.
Also, Sarah and Adam break down the PVF Draft and answer some listener questions in another round of Volleyball 101.
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Duration: 01:05:15#1 Pitt Beats #3 Louisville for ACC Championship, #4 Penn State Forces #2 Nebraska to Share B1G Title
Dec 02, 2024In this episode of Volley Talk, we do a deep dive into the battles for the ACC and Big 10 Championships. Pitt claims the ACC crown outright with a 3-1 win over Louisville, while Penn State stuns Nebraska in 4, handing the Huskers their first Big 10 loss of the season and forcing them to give up a share of the Big 10 Conference title.
The NCAA Championship Bracket was released, and there are some TOUGH potential second-round matches. We take a peek at what the Regional match-ups could be, and if all holds true, it looks like it...
Duration: 01:10:26#2 Nebraska Completes Season Sweep of #6 Wisconsin, #15 Georgia Tech Struggles to Finish ACC Season Strong
Nov 25, 2024In this episode of Volley Talk, we get real about Wisconsin's lack of performance against Big 10 rivals Nebraska in the Huskers' straight-forward sweep of the Badgers in Lincoln. This was the first time that Nebraska had a season sweep over Wisconsin in 12 years!
Sarah and Adam take a closer look at Georgia Tech after the Yellow Jackets' back to back losses this week, and get your brackets ready because Selection Sunday is coming!!
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Duration: 00:46:03Florida Steals #2 SEC Spot From Missouri, AVCA Announces 14 POY Semifinalists
Nov 18, 2024In this episode of Volley Talk, we take a closer look at the 5-set, high stakes SEC match-up between #21 Florida and #25 Missouri.
Sarah and Adam also break down the AVCA's National Player of the Year Semifinalist list, and give a little Volleyball 101 lesson for newer volleyball fans who want to increase their knowledge of the rules and terminology.
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Duration: 00:43:40#7 Wisconsin Destroys #3 Penn State, What is Going on With Minnesota and Kansas?
Nov 11, 2024In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the highly anticipated match between #7 Wisconsin and #3 Penn State. There was a lot of excitement and speculation about how Wisconsin would respond following their 3-0 loss to Nebraska last week. Spoiler alert: it was a blood bath.
Sarah and Adam do analyses on both Minnesota and Kansas following both teams' 0-2 records this week, and how to block effectively one-on-one in the middle.
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Duration: 00:48:47Upset Week in the Power 4 Conferences, #2 Nebraska Stuns #7 Wisconsin in 3
Nov 04, 2024In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the numerous upsets that happened throughout the Power 4 conferences last week. Only the Big 12 was spared. Also, the Wisconsin White Out turned into a 3-0 shutout in favor of Nebraska as the Cornhuskers took care of business in a fan favorite Big 10 matchup.
Texas is probably hitting the panic button right about now, Arizona State survives their trip to Utah, and Sarah & Adam are talking percentages.
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Duration: 00:46:12#1 Pitt vs #4 Louisville Did Not Disappoint, Setting Woes for #7 Texas in Loss to Texas A&M
Oct 28, 2024In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the highly anticipated match between ACC and NCAA powerhouses Pitt and Louisville. We also take a look at #7 Texas' upset loss at home to unranked Texas A&M.
The NCAA released its Top 16 list, Adam and Sarah play a game of "Fill in the Blank," and just how many players are on this National Player of the Year Watchlist?!
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Duration: 00:48:28#8 Kansas Survives Sunflower Showdown, Penn State's Izzy Starck is the Real Deal
Oct 21, 2024In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss two exciting 5-set matches- the Sunflower Showdown between the #8 Kansas Jayhawks and the Kansas State Wildcats, as well as #3 Penn State vs Ohio State.
Verify or Veto makes its debut on Volley Talk, and should Minnesota really be ranked #14??
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Duration: 00:43:56#1 Pitt Falls to SMU, Beason Needs to Play 6 Rotations for Nebraska
Oct 16, 2024Welcome to Volley Talk! We are so excited to share our love of volleyball with you! In this episode, we break down two 5-set thrillers from this past week- #1 Pitt vs #15 SMU and #2 Nebraska vs #10 Purdue.
Also, back row attacking is BACK and Sarah has some questions about teams' defensive choices.
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Duration: 00:38:20