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CBC
3 days ago
- Sport
- CBC
Canadian women lose 5-set heartbreaker to host Americans in Volleyball Nations League
Social Sharing One more great play, or one less miscue: That's how close Canada's women's squad came to being on the winning side of a thrilling Volleyball Nations League showdown with the host Americans on Saturday night in Texas. The Canadians lost the opening set of the best-of-five match at College Park Center in Arlington 26-24, before reeling off 25-23 and 25-20 wins to take a 2-1 lead. The host U.S. squad forced a fifth and deciding game with a 25-21 win in the fourth set. In the tiebreaker, the U.S. prevailed 19-17. WATCH l Canada falls short against U.S. in Texas: Canada falls just short of upsetting Americans in FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League 11 hours ago Duration 3:43 Canada fell just short of upsetting USA Saturday as the Americans claimed the win 26-24, 23-25, 20-25, 25-21, 19-17 at the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League action from Arlington, Texas. Hilary Howe Johnson was Canada's top scorer with 29 points, while Anna Smrek chipped in with 13. The loss leaves Canada in 16th place in the 18-team round robin phase, ahead of only South Korea and Thailand. Canada will play Thailand on Sunday at 4 p.m. ET. Watch live coverage of Canada's match against Thailand on and CBC Gem. For a full streaming schedule of volleyball events this season, click here. The Americans, led by Avery Skinner's 21 points and Madisen Skinner's 19, started the day seventh overall. The U.S. will play China on Sunday. WATCH | Full match replay — Canada vs. United States: FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League Arlington: Canada vs. U.S. 14 hours ago Duration 2:44:19 Watch Canada take on U.S. at the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League from Arlington, Texas.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Canadian women lose five-set VNL heartbreaker to host Americans
ARLINGTON — One more great play, or one less miscue: That's how close Canada's women's squad came to being on the winning side of a thrilling Volleyball Nations League showdown with the host Americans on Saturday night in Texas. The Canadians lost the opening set of the best-of-five match at College Park Center in Arlington 26-24, before reeling off 25-23 and 25-20 wins to take a 2-1 lead. The host U.S. squad forced a fifth and deciding game with a 25-21 win in the fourth set. Advertisement In the tiebreaker, the U.S. prevailed 19-17. Hilary Howe Johnson was Canada's top scorer with 29 points, while Anna Smrek chipped in with 13. The loss leaves Canada in 16th place in the 18-team round robin phase, ahead of only Korea and Thailand. Canada will play Thailand on Sunday. The Americans, led by Avery Skinner's 21 points and Madisen Skinner's 19, started the day seventh overall. The U.S. will play China on Sunday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 12, 2025. The Canadian Press
Winnipeg Free Press
4 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Canadian women lose five-set VNL heartbreaker to host Americans
ARLINGTON – One more great play, or one less miscue: That's how close Canada's women's squad came to being on the winning side of a thrilling Volleyball Nations League showdown with the host Americans on Saturday night in Texas. The Canadians lost the opening set of the best-of-five match at College Park Center in Arlington 26-24, before reeling off 25-23 and 25-20 wins to take a 2-1 lead. The host U.S. squad forced a fifth and deciding game with a 25-21 win in the fourth set. In the tiebreaker, the U.S. prevailed 19-17. Hilary Howe Johnson was Canada's top scorer with 29 points, while Anna Smrek chipped in with 13. The loss leaves Canada in 16th place in the 18-team round robin phase, ahead of only Korea and Thailand. Canada will play Thailand on Sunday. The Americans, led by Avery Skinner's 21 points and Madisen Skinner's 19, started the day seventh overall. The U.S. will play China on Sunday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 12, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
China bumps Canada 3-1 in women's Volleyball Nations League
ARLINGTON – Life in the Volleyball Nations League continues to be long on lessons and short on victories for the Canadian women's team. China, which entered Friday's best-of-five match in seventh place, edged the 16th-place Canadians 25-22, 25-15, 22-25 and 25-23 at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. Outside hitter Abagayle Guezen and opposite spiker Anna Smrek were Canada's top scorers with 14 points each, while Yushan Zhuan led China with 21. China led in attacks (59-51), ace serves (7-3), sets (130-126) and digs (97-96). Canada made four fewer unforced errors (27-23) and had more blocks (8-4). Canada will play the host United States on Saturday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 11, 2025.
CBC
7 days ago
- Sport
- CBC
Germany takes tiebreaker in win over Canada at women's Volleyball Nations League
Social Sharing Canada twice gave up a one-set lead in a 3-2 loss to Germany on Wednesday to kick off Week 3 of Volleyball Nations League women's action. Set scores were 24-26, 25-20, 23-25, 25-23, 15-13. Anna Smrek led Canada with 20 points, followed by middle blocker Nyadholi Thokbuom (16 points) and Abby Guezen (15, including two aces.) German outside hitter Lina Alsmeier led all scoring with 26 points. WATCH | Canadian women's team edged by Germany in 5-set defeat: Canadian women fall in 5 sets to Germany in Volleyball Nations League 2 hours ago Duration 2:47 The two sides tied in attack points (66-66), blocking points (9-9) and aces (6-6). Germany outscored Canada 31-26 in points from opponent errors. "The girls trained very hard for this match, and they played a very good match against a very strong opponent," said Canadian head coach Giovanni Guidetti. "Just in this kind of match when the point difference is so tight, the team with the most experience wins. Germany has a lot of experience, and they managed certain moments better than us. But we are improving a lot and I'm really proud of the girls."
