@MizzouVB’s Deberg Named to U.S. Collegiate National Team World University Games Roster
3/14/2019 8:23:00 AM | Volleyball
Tiger All-American only one of 12 players selected to elite roster
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Volleyball sophomore OH Kylie Deberg was named one of 12 players on the U.S. Women's Collegiate National Team World University Games (WUG) roster, announced Wednesday by USA Volleyball.
"We're really excited at this opportunity for Kylie," Mizzou Volleyball head coach Wayne Kreklow said. "She has worked very hard this spring in preparation for the tryout. It's a great honor to be able to train and play side by side with some of the best players in the country and it will pay dividends for her both on and off the court. We're very proud and happy she is representing Mizzou Volleyball at the international level."
NEWS l Big honor for OH @kyliedeberg12, as she's only 1 of 12 players nationally selected to U.S. Women's Collegiate National Team World University Games roster!
— Mizzou Volleyball (@MizzouVB) March 14, 2019
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The 12-player roster consists of two opposites, two setters, one libero, three middle blockers and four outside hitters. On June 30, the squad will travel to Napoli, Italy, to compete in the World University Games. Preliminary round matches will be played from July 4-11, followed by semifinals on July 12 and medal-round matches on July 13.
Keegan Cook from University of Washington will serve as the head coach, while Beth Launiere from University of Utah will serve as the assistant coach. The 12-player roster was selected through the U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryouts held earlier this month in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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