Fresno State Athletics

Rud and Doyle set for 2023 Global Challenge
6/28/2023 4:09:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Mountain West is sending 12 student-athletes from eight institutions to compete in the 18th Annual Global Challenge. The 2023 roster includes Fresno State volleyball's Grace Doyle and Ella Rud. The competition begins July 18 in Maribor, Slovenia. This will mark the seventh year for the Conference to participate in the Global Challenge.
Year after year, the mission of the Global Challenge is to provide teams with international playing experience and exposure. Past tournament participants have included club and country federation teams from Slovenia, Russia, Romania, Germany, Bosnia, Montenegro, China, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Italy, Israel, Japan, Iran, Sweden, Denmark, and Puerto Rico, plus USA regional HP, youth national, junior national, and collegiate national teams.
2023 Global Challenge Roster
Annie Kaminski, MB, Boise State
Breanna Mitchell, LIB, Boise State
Emery Herman, SET, Colorado State
Kennedy Stanford, OH, Colorado State
Ella Rud, OH, Fresno State
Grace Doyle, MB, Fresno State
Gabby McLachlin, OH, Nevada
Julie Haynie, MB, San Diego State
Gabrielle Arretche-Ramos, OPP, UNLV
Chloe Thomas, OPP, UNLV
Tatum Stall, OH, Utah State
Kasia Partyka, SET, Wyoming
2023 Global Challenge Schedule
July 12-13 – Fly from the USA to Austria, transfer to Maribor, Slovenia
July 14-16 – Train and friendly competition in Maribor, Slovenia
July 17 – Travel to Pula, Croatia, for opening ceremonies
July 18-21 – 2023 Global Challenge Tournament begins
July 22 – In Venice, Italy
July 23 – Return to the USA
"Fresno State Athletics - Elevate: Imagine the Possibilities" - The Elevate Campaign provides a visionary roadmap to enhance and construct a series of athletic facilities to help further position Fresno State Athletics for sustained competitive success nationally, while also further serving as a source of pride and economic growth throughout California's Central Valley. For more information, visit GoBulldogs.com/elevate or call the Bulldog Foundation office at 559-278-7160.
Year after year, the mission of the Global Challenge is to provide teams with international playing experience and exposure. Past tournament participants have included club and country federation teams from Slovenia, Russia, Romania, Germany, Bosnia, Montenegro, China, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Italy, Israel, Japan, Iran, Sweden, Denmark, and Puerto Rico, plus USA regional HP, youth national, junior national, and collegiate national teams.
2023 Global Challenge Roster
Annie Kaminski, MB, Boise State
Breanna Mitchell, LIB, Boise State
Emery Herman, SET, Colorado State
Kennedy Stanford, OH, Colorado State
Ella Rud, OH, Fresno State
Grace Doyle, MB, Fresno State
Gabby McLachlin, OH, Nevada
Julie Haynie, MB, San Diego State
Gabrielle Arretche-Ramos, OPP, UNLV
Chloe Thomas, OPP, UNLV
Tatum Stall, OH, Utah State
Kasia Partyka, SET, Wyoming
2023 Global Challenge Schedule
July 12-13 – Fly from the USA to Austria, transfer to Maribor, Slovenia
July 14-16 – Train and friendly competition in Maribor, Slovenia
July 17 – Travel to Pula, Croatia, for opening ceremonies
July 18-21 – 2023 Global Challenge Tournament begins
July 22 – In Venice, Italy
July 23 – Return to the USA
"Fresno State Athletics - Elevate: Imagine the Possibilities" - The Elevate Campaign provides a visionary roadmap to enhance and construct a series of athletic facilities to help further position Fresno State Athletics for sustained competitive success nationally, while also further serving as a source of pride and economic growth throughout California's Central Valley. For more information, visit GoBulldogs.com/elevate or call the Bulldog Foundation office at 559-278-7160.
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