The U.S. Women’s National Team kicked off Week 3 of the 2025 VNL with a bang, taking down Thailand 3-1 (28-26, 21-25, 27-25, 25-15). The good kind.
SKINNER'S STATEMENT
Avery Skinner? Unstoppable. Making her 2025 VNL debut, she dropped 19 kills, tallying 22 points and leading the match with 10 digs. This wasn't just a game for Skinner, it was a statement. "Thailand is an amazing team," she said, acknowledging the long rallies they faced. But Skinner and the U.S. stayed patient and pounced on their chances.
MOMENTUM SHIFTS
The U.S. (5-4) showed resilience, flipping the match with a 5-1 block margin in the fourth set after being out-blocked early. It was Jordyn Poulter's orchestration at setter, making her 2025 VNL debut as well, that kept the U.S. offense ticking. Coach Erik Sullivan praised the team’s grit: "I liked the way we competed. We were resilient, stuck with the game plan."
TEAM EFFORT
Logan Eggleston matched Skinner's intensity, racking up 19 points with 18 kills and a block. Middle blocker Dana Rettke added 10 points, and the debut duo of Stephanie Samedy and Danielle Cuttino showed their mettle. Cuttino was a wall with four blocks and eight points.
