Three Huskers on the US Women's scrimmage roster

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Huskers Named to Roster for U.S. Women's Red-Blue Scrimmage

 

U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Head Coach Karch Kiraly announced the roster of athletes who will participate in the Red-Blue intrasquad scrimmage today in Santa Monica, Calif.

 

Current and former Huskers listed on the roster include Lauren Cook, Kayla Banwarth and Kelsey Robinson. The scrimmage will be played at Santa Monica High School’s North Gym and is free to the public.

 

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In professional action around the world, Jordan Larson-Burbach led Dinamo Kazan to its third consecutive Russia Super League title last week. After losing the opening match of the best of five final round series against second-seed Dinamo Moscow, top-seed Dinamo Kazan rebounded to win three consecutive matches in straight sets to win the league championship. Larson-Burbach posted 17 points with 14 kills on 31 attacks, two blocks and an ace on May 7, while adding 11 points in their victory on May 11. She collected nine points in the three-set victory on May 12.

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In professional action around the world, Jordan Larson-Burbach led Dinamo Kazan to its third consecutive Russia Super League title last week. After losing the opening match of the best of five final round series against second-seed Dinamo Moscow, top-seed Dinamo Kazan rebounded to win three consecutive matches in straight sets to win the league championship. Larson-Burbach posted 17 points with 14 kills on 31 attacks, two blocks and an ace on May 7, while adding 11 points in their victory on May 11. She collected nine points in the three-set victory on May 12.

 

Some pics from the Championship match.

 

 

 

 

 

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I've said this before and I don't care who sees it: That Jordan Larson is a pretty good ball player.

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Banwarth has been tearing it up with Team USA this week. 18 digs in a 3-2 win over Puerto Rico, followed by an even dozen digs in a 3-0 sweep of Argentina.

 

And she's finding Husker fans everywhere.

 

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Kayla continues to dominate the back court.

 

 

Banwarth, Team USA Win Pan Am Cup

 

The U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team produced a 25-12, 25-20, 25-18 victory over Dominican Republic on Sunday evening in Lima, Peru, to capture the Pan American Cup gold medal for the second consecutive year.

 

Former Husker Kayla Banwarth recorded eight digs and sevent receptions on 14 errorless attempts in the match. She was selected as the tournament's best receiver for her efforts over the course of the tournament.