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University of Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH – Olivia Babcock and Rachel Fairbanks reunite on the VNL (Volleyball Nations League) week 2 roster in Belgrade, Serbia. Matches take place from June 18-22 and will be shown on VBTV, Big Ten Network and/or CBS Sports Network.
Babcock recently completed her first week of play in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She recorded eight points on seven kills and an ace against Brazil and nine kills in the loss to Czechia. Fairbanks will serve as an alternate in her return to play from injury.
The VNL brings together the world’s top 18 teams for three action-packed weeks of preliminary play, with each team competing in four matches per week. Only the top eight teams will earn a spot in the Final Round, where a VNL title will be on the line.
Week 2 Schedule: (all times EST)
June 18 at 2 p.m. vs. Serbia
June 19 at 10:30 a.m. vs. Poland
June 21 at 10:30 a.m. vs. Netherlands
June 22 at 10:30 a.m. vs. France
USA Volleyball Release