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WorldofVolley :: Volleyball Legends Honored at the 2025 International Volleyball Hall of Fame Ceremony

The official induction ceremony for the International Volleyball Hall of Fame (IVHF) Class of 2025 has been held, celebrating some of the sportâ€s most remarkable figures whose careers have left a lasting impact on volleyball worldwide.

The Class of 2025 inductees include:

  • Dimitar Karov (Bulgaria) – Male Indoor Player
  • Ivan Miljković (Serbia) – Male Indoor Player
  • Rosa García Rivas (Peru) – Female Indoor Player
  • Francesca Piccinini (Italy) – Female Indoor Player
  • Laura Ludwig (Germany) – Female Beach Player
  • Kent Steffes (USA) – Male Beach Player
  • Jürgen Wagner (Germany) – Coach
  • Barry Couzner (Australia) – ParaVolley
  • Guillermo “Willy†Paredes (Argentina) – Referee

In addition to these inductees, the IVHF Special Awards recognized key contributors whose dedication and influence have advanced volleyball far beyond the court:

  • Joop Alberda – Mintonette Medallion of Merit
  • Professional Association of Volleyball Officials (PAVO) – Court of Honor Award
  • Peter Diamond – Mayoral Award of Excellence
  • Paul Sunderland – Award for Media Excellence
  • Elegant Affairs – William G. Morgan Award

As volleyballâ€s highest distinction, induction into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame symbolizes not only elite performance but also enduring contribution to the sportâ€s growth and spirit.

Following this yearâ€s ceremony, the Hall now proudly honors 185 players, coaches, referees, and leaders from 27 countries, solidifying its role as a beacon celebrating the gameâ€s global legacy.

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Volleyball Comeback Effort Comes Up Short in Five-Set Showdown

Southern Connecticut State University

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Southern Connecticut State University

10/21/2025 | 7:00 p.m.

Oct. 21 (Tue) / 7:00 p.m.

 Southern Connecticut State University

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. –In a match filled with momentum swings and long rallies, the Pace University volleyball team battled fiercely but came up just short in a five-set showdown against Saint Michael’s College on Saturday afternoon at the Goldstein Fitness Center. After dropping the first two sets, the Setters stormed back to even the match before narrowly falling 3-2 (17-25, 19-25, 25-20, 25-21, 14-16). The result moves Pace to 8-7 overall and 0-4 in the Northeast 10 Conference, while the Purple Knights improve to 5-13 and 2-2 in league play.

The opening frames saw Saint Michael’s capitalize on early errors, but once the Setters found their rhythm, the energy inside Goldstein shifted dramatically. Behind the offensive consistency of Cyanna Shirley and Kadence Ackmann, the Blue and Gold clawed their way back into contention and used strong serving and net defense to seize momentum in the middle stages of the match.

Shirley powered the attack with 14 kills on a .407 hitting percentage and four blocks, while Ackmann matched her with 14 kills, 18 digs, and a pair of aces. Emily Cineus added eight kills and four blocks, while Aralyn Saulys posted 17 assists, 14 digs, and two service aces to lead a balanced offense. Setter Camila Rodriguez finished with 16 assists, one ace, and five digs, and Alice Bender anchored the back row with 13 digs and two aces.

After the Setters won back-to-back sets to force a decisive fifth, both sides traded points in a tense final frame that featured seven ties and five lead changes. Despite Pace’s relentless defense and a surge of late kills from Shirley and Ackmann, the Purple Knights escaped with a 16-14 finish to close the match. The Blue and Gold tallied 83 digs, 22 total blocks, and 10 aces in the loss, highlighted by Leah Mendez’s eight block assists at the net.

Pace will look to bounce back on Tuesday, October 21, when it returns home to host Southern Connecticut State University in another NE10 match-up at the Goldstein Fitness Center.
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Auggie volleyball scores sweep of Cobbers

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

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vs. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

10/18/2025 | 4 p.m.

Oct. 18 (Sat) / 4 p.m.

vs. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

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MINNEAPOLIS – Behind the third kill-dig double-double of the season for Taliah Triggs (SO, Moorhead, Minn./Moorhead HS), the Augsburg University volleyball team scored a three-set Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference sweep of Concordia College-Moorhead on Friday evening at Si Melby Hall.

THE BASICSÂ
FINAL SCORE: Augsburg def. Concordia-Moorhead 3-0 (25-20, 25-17, 26-24)
LOCATION: Si Melby Hall, Minneapolis
RECORDS: Augsburg 8-12 overall (3-2 MIAC), Concordia 5-12 overall (1-4 MIAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED
• Augsburg hit .227 as a team, with 43 kills against 18 errors in 110 swings, while Concordia hit just .103 (30 kills, 18 errors, 116 attacks). The Auggies also took advantage of nine service aces, compared to five for the Cobbers.
• Triggs had a strong all-around night, with 14 kills on .407 hitting, adding 10 digs and three service aces. She was also perfect in 11 serve-receive opportunities.
• Elizabeth Oster (JR, Bemidji, Minn./Bemidji HS) had nine kills on .300 hitting, adding two block assists.
• Sierra Washington (SR, Prior Lake, Minn./Prior Lake HS) and Marley Mitchell (SO, Nevis, Minn./Nevis HS) had six kills each, with Mitchell claiming two blocks (one solo).
• Setter Jovial King (SO, Caledonia, Minn./Caledonia HS) continued her outstanding all-around season, with 31 assists, eight digs, four kills and two blocks (one solo).
• Libero Maggie Lile (JR, Spring Grove, Minn./Spring Grove HS) had 14 digs and was perfect on 17 serve-receive opportunities, and Elise Uphoff (JR, Marshfield, Wis./Marshfield HS) had nine digs and was perfect on 12 serve-receive opportunities.

FOR THE FOES
• Annie Horan and Mallory Leitner had seven kills and one block assist each for Concordia.
• Betsy Schiltz had 22 digs, and Lauren Bangs had three blocks (one solo).

UP NEXT
• Augsburg travels to face Wisconsin-Stevens Point (4 p.m.) and No. 7-ranked Wisconsin-Eau Claire (6 p.m.) at the UW-Eau Claire Tournament on Saturday (10/18) in Eau Claire, Wis.

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Volleyball Drops Midweek Road Match at Saint Anselm

Saint Michael's College

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Saint Michael’s College

10/18/2025 | 11:00 a.m.

Oct. 18 (Sat) / 11:00 a.m.

 Saint Michael’s College

MANCHESTER, N.Y. –In a tough midweek outing, Pace University Volleyball came up short in its third road test of the NE10 slate, dropping a 3-0 decision at Saint Anselm College on Wednesday evening (25-22, 25-10, 25-16). The Setters (8-7, 0-4 NE10) fought hard, especially early, but were unable to contain a determined Hawks squad on its home floor.

Pace opened the match with energy, taking advantage of deep defensive work and consistent service pressure. The first set featured multiple lead changes and long rallies as both teams jockeyed for momentum. Behind kills from Skyler Tennant, Cyanna Shirley, and Jaliyah Johnson, the Setters pushed Saint Anselm to the wire. At 22-22, Pace had an opportunity to seize a set, but the Hawks responded with two late points to close it out.

In the second, Saint Anselm gained control through a dominant serving stretch, pulling away while Pace’s offense was forced into tight swings. The Hawks’ pressure on serve and the back line kept the Setters from establishing rhythm, and the home team closed out 25-10 to take a commanding 2–0 lead.

Facing elimination, Pace attempted a push in the third. Off the bench, Keelah Chambliss provided an offensive spark with three kills on five swings (.600), while Tennant continued to make plays all over the floor, finishing the match with six kills and 12 digs. Shirley and Johnson each chipped in four kills, and Kadence Ackmann added five. Up front, Emily Cineus registered three kills along with one solo and one assisted block, and Ileann Alessandra Perez contributed with a block assist.

Despite their efforts, the Setters’ deficit proved too steep to overcome in the third, and Saint Anselm closed the match 3-0. Tennant’s all-around performance led the way, while Shirley, Johnson, Ackmann, Cineus, Perez, Rodriguez, Saulys, and Bender all made contributions in the contest.

Pace returns home to host Saint Michael’s College on Saturday, October 18, at 11:00 a.m. in Pleasantville as the campus celebrates Homecoming Weekend in addition to Pace Goes Pink Day.
 
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Volleyball Battles in Three-Set Clash with Holy Family

Felician University

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Felician University

9/30/2025 | 7:00 pm

Sep. 30 (Tue) / 7:00 pm

 Felician University

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. –Pace University Volleyball dropped a tightly contested three-set match to Holy Family University on Saturday afternoon inside the Goldstein Fitness Center. Despite strong offensive and defensive efforts, the Setters came up just short by scores of 23-25, 22-25, and 26-28.

The opening set set the tone for the afternoon as the two teams traded points in a frame that featured five ties and four lead changes. The Setters leaned on the attacking presence of Emily Cineus and Cyanna Shirley, who combined for seven kills in the set. Cineus was particularly effective in the middle, while Shirley added timely swings to keep Pace within striking distance. Despite a late push, the visitors held on to take the first set, 25-23.

The second set played out in a similar fashion, as Pace continued to pressure the Tigers with balanced play. Kadence Ackmann delivered several kills in the frame while also proving a threat from the service line with one of her three aces on the afternoon. Camila Rodriguez kept the offense steady with five assists in the set and added an ace of her own. The Setters battled to the end but fell just short again, 25-22.

The third set proved to be the most dramatic, with the teams pushing into extra points. Cineus continued her standout performance, finishing the match with eight kills on a .583 hitting percentage while also contributing five total blocks. Despite holding opportunities to extend the match, Pace was edged 28-26 in the final frame.

Overall, the Setters finished with 35 kills, 13 service aces, and 12 blocks in what was a hard-fought effort on both sides of the net. Cineus led the way with her efficient hitting and blocking, Ackmann chipped in nine kills and three aces for 12.5 points, and Shirley added six kills and three blocks.

Pace will return to action on Tuesday, when the Setters host Felician University at the Goldstein Fitness Center. First serve is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in Pleasantville, N.Y.
 
 
 
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