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Volleyball · Interesting Facts

Chapter 9: Fans, Media & Money

10 parts · 10 tests · 100 facts · updated 26 October 2026 · markdown

The game's audiences and economy: the 1964 final Japan watched, Volleyball World and VBTV, America's new pro leagues, the college final on network TV, video games, Dig Pink, Ana Moser's institute, pop idols and the World Cup, and Athletes Unlimited.

9.91The Final Japan Watched

The 1964 Olympic women's final, a nation in front of the television and the ratings it set.

Test 1the final Japan watchedTake a test

  1. Olympics.com calls it the most-watched sporting event in Japanese TV history.

    Source: Japanese Olympic Committee, 'Tokyo 1964' history page (joc.or.jp); Olympics.com, 'Bewitched: Japan's 1964 gold in women's volleyball'; NHK ratings records · recall

  2. NHK is Japan's public broadcaster.

    Source: Japanese Olympic Committee, 'Tokyo 1964' history page (joc.or.jp); Olympics.com, 'Bewitched: Japan's 1964 gold in women's volleyball'; NHK ratings records · recall

  3. Single-channel figures were lower, as several channels covered the Games.

    Source: Japanese Olympic Committee, 'Tokyo 1964' history page (joc.or.jp); Olympics.com, 'Bewitched: Japan's 1964 gold in women's volleyball'; NHK ratings records · recall

  4. It came near the end of the Tokyo Games.

    Source: Japanese Olympic Committee, 'Tokyo 1964' history page (joc.or.jp); Olympics.com, 'Bewitched: Japan's 1964 gold in women's volleyball'; NHK ratings records · recall

  5. It decided the first Olympic women's tournament.

    Source: Japanese Olympic Committee, 'Tokyo 1964' history page (joc.or.jp); Olympics.com, 'Bewitched: Japan's 1964 gold in women's volleyball'; NHK ratings records · recall

  6. NHK's Kōhaku song contest drew 72 per cent.

    Source: Japanese Olympic Committee, 'Tokyo 1964' history page (joc.or.jp); Olympics.com, 'Bewitched: Japan's 1964 gold in women's volleyball'; NHK ratings records · recall

  7. Single-channel figures and combined figures differ.

    Source: Japanese Olympic Committee, 'Tokyo 1964' history page (joc.or.jp); Olympics.com, 'Bewitched: Japan's 1964 gold in women's volleyball'; NHK ratings records · recall

  8. About 61, about 67 and 85 per cent.

    Source: Japanese Olympic Committee, 'Tokyo 1964' history page (joc.or.jp); Olympics.com, 'Bewitched: Japan's 1964 gold in women's volleyball'; NHK ratings records · recall

  9. A whole country watched the match from start to finish.

    Source: Japanese Olympic Committee, 'Tokyo 1964' history page (joc.or.jp); Olympics.com, 'Bewitched: Japan's 1964 gold in women's volleyball'; NHK ratings records · recall

  10. The 1964 women's volleyball final drew one of Japan's biggest TV audiences.

    Source: Japanese Olympic Committee, 'Tokyo 1964' history page (joc.or.jp); Olympics.com, 'Bewitched: Japan's 1964 gold in women's volleyball'; NHK ratings records · applied

9.92Volleyball World and VBTV

The FIVB's commercial company of 2021, its investor and thousands of matches online.

Test 1Volleyball World and VBTVTake a test

  1. CVC's Fund VII became a partner in the new company.

    Source: FIVB, 'FIVB partners with CVC Capital Partners to drive global growth of volleyball' (2021); PwC Switzerland deal note; Insider Sport; City AM interview with Volleyball World's CEO · recall

  2. The FIVB also stays the sport's sole global regulator.

    Source: FIVB, 'FIVB partners with CVC Capital Partners to drive global growth of volleyball' (2021); PwC Switzerland deal note; Insider Sport; City AM interview with Volleyball World's CEO · recall

  3. The FIVB's own release did not give the figure.

    Source: FIVB, 'FIVB partners with CVC Capital Partners to drive global growth of volleyball' (2021); PwC Switzerland deal note; Insider Sport; City AM interview with Volleyball World's CEO · recall

  4. It also handles the Olympic qualifiers.

    Source: FIVB, 'FIVB partners with CVC Capital Partners to drive global growth of volleyball' (2021); PwC Switzerland deal note; Insider Sport; City AM interview with Volleyball World's CEO · recall

  5. Fernando Lima chaired the board.

    Source: FIVB, 'FIVB partners with CVC Capital Partners to drive global growth of volleyball' (2021); PwC Switzerland deal note; Insider Sport; City AM interview with Volleyball World's CEO · recall

  6. It shows about 3,500 matches a year.

    Source: FIVB, 'FIVB partners with CVC Capital Partners to drive global growth of volleyball' (2021); PwC Switzerland deal note; Insider Sport; City AM interview with Volleyball World's CEO · recall

  7. The company brought broadcast production in-house.

    Source: FIVB, 'FIVB partners with CVC Capital Partners to drive global growth of volleyball' (2021); PwC Switzerland deal note; Insider Sport; City AM interview with Volleyball World's CEO · recall

  8. 1947, 2018 and 2021.

    Source: FIVB, 'FIVB partners with CVC Capital Partners to drive global growth of volleyball' (2021); PwC Switzerland deal note; Insider Sport; City AM interview with Volleyball World's CEO · recall

  9. 14, 222 and about 3,500.

    Source: FIVB, 'FIVB partners with CVC Capital Partners to drive global growth of volleyball' (2021); PwC Switzerland deal note; Insider Sport; City AM interview with Volleyball World's CEO · recall

  10. Volleyball World's platform streams thousands of matches.

    Source: FIVB, 'FIVB partners with CVC Capital Partners to drive global growth of volleyball' (2021); PwC Switzerland deal note; Insider Sport; City AM interview with Volleyball World's CEO · applied

9.93The Pro Volleyball Federation

A women's pro league of 2024, its first champions in Omaha and a crowd of more than 10,000.

Test 1the Pro Volleyball FederationTake a test

  1. They swept the Grand Rapids Rise in the final.

    Source: Pro Volleyball Federation, 'Supernovas sweep Rise to become first-ever PVF champions' (May 2024); WOWT and 10/11 NOW reports · recall

  2. The sets went 25-13, 26-24 and 25-22.

    Source: Pro Volleyball Federation, 'Supernovas sweep Rise to become first-ever PVF champions' (May 2024); WOWT and 10/11 NOW reports · recall

  3. The champions played the final at home.

    Source: Pro Volleyball Federation, 'Supernovas sweep Rise to become first-ever PVF champions' (May 2024); WOWT and 10/11 NOW reports · recall

  4. Omaha was the league's biggest draw.

    Source: Pro Volleyball Federation, 'Supernovas sweep Rise to become first-ever PVF champions' (May 2024); WOWT and 10/11 NOW reports · recall

  5. Hilley ran Omaha's attack in the final.

    Source: Pro Volleyball Federation, 'Supernovas sweep Rise to become first-ever PVF champions' (May 2024); WOWT and 10/11 NOW reports · recall

  6. Grand Rapids went 13-13.

    Source: Pro Volleyball Federation, 'Supernovas sweep Rise to become first-ever PVF champions' (May 2024); WOWT and 10/11 NOW reports · recall

  7. Omaha took the opening set easily.

    Source: Pro Volleyball Federation, 'Supernovas sweep Rise to become first-ever PVF champions' (May 2024); WOWT and 10/11 NOW reports · recall

  8. Omaha won in straight sets.

    Source: Pro Volleyball Federation, 'Supernovas sweep Rise to become first-ever PVF champions' (May 2024); WOWT and 10/11 NOW reports · recall

  9. About 7,900, 10,678 and 92,003.

    Source: Pro Volleyball Federation, 'Supernovas sweep Rise to become first-ever PVF champions' (May 2024); WOWT and 10/11 NOW reports · recall

  10. The Supernovas won the first Pro Volleyball Federation title.

    Source: Pro Volleyball Federation, 'Supernovas sweep Rise to become first-ever PVF champions' (May 2024); WOWT and 10/11 NOW reports · applied

9.94League One Volleyball

A league founded in 2020, its six first teams, famous investors and a last-place finalist.

Test 1League One VolleyballTake a test

  1. The season ran over 14 weeks to the finals in April.

    Source: LOVB, '2025 Pro season recap' (lovb.com); ESPN, 'What is LOVB'; WOWT on Omaha's inaugural season (April 2025) · recall

  2. Atlanta, Austin, Houston, Madison, Omaha and Salt Lake City.

    Source: LOVB, '2025 Pro season recap' (lovb.com); ESPN, 'What is LOVB'; WOWT on Omaha's inaugural season (April 2025) · recall

  3. Austin became the league's first champions.

    Source: LOVB, '2025 Pro season recap' (lovb.com); ESPN, 'What is LOVB'; WOWT on Omaha's inaugural season (April 2025) · recall

  4. Omaha finished the season as runners-up.

    Source: LOVB, '2025 Pro season recap' (lovb.com); ESPN, 'What is LOVB'; WOWT on Omaha's inaugural season (April 2025) · recall

  5. Famous names from other sports were among the backers.

    Source: LOVB, '2025 Pro season recap' (lovb.com); ESPN, 'What is LOVB'; WOWT on Omaha's inaugural season (April 2025) · recall

  6. Lindsey Vonn, Candace Parker and Amy Schumer invested too.

    Source: LOVB, '2025 Pro season recap' (lovb.com); ESPN, 'What is LOVB'; WOWT on Omaha's inaugural season (April 2025) · recall

  7. It started as a club and youth organisation.

    Source: LOVB, '2025 Pro season recap' (lovb.com); ESPN, 'What is LOVB'; WOWT on Omaha's inaugural season (April 2025) · recall

  8. 2020, January 2025, April 2025 and 2027.

    Source: LOVB, '2025 Pro season recap' (lovb.com); ESPN, 'What is LOVB'; WOWT on Omaha's inaugural season (April 2025) · recall

  9. 2021, 2024 and 2025.

    Source: LOVB, '2025 Pro season recap' (lovb.com); ESPN, 'What is LOVB'; WOWT on Omaha's inaugural season (April 2025) · recall

  10. Austin swept Omaha to win LOVB's first title.

    Source: LOVB, '2025 Pro season recap' (lovb.com); ESPN, 'What is LOVB'; WOWT on Omaha's inaugural season (April 2025) · applied

9.95The College Final on Network TV

Texas against Nebraska on ABC, a record audience and a Sunday against the NFL.

Test 1the college final on network TVTake a test

  1. Texas played Nebraska.

    Source: Sports Media Watch on NCAA volleyball final audiences (2023, 2024); Volleyball Magazine; KLKN on the 2023 final · recall

  2. Texas won the title.

    Source: Sports Media Watch on NCAA volleyball final audiences (2023, 2024); Volleyball Magazine; KLKN on the 2023 final · recall

  3. It was the largest women's college volleyball audience on record.

    Source: Sports Media Watch on NCAA volleyball final audiences (2023, 2024); Volleyball Magazine; KLKN on the 2023 final · recall

  4. The average was about 1.7 million.

    Source: Sports Media Watch on NCAA volleyball final audiences (2023, 2024); Volleyball Magazine; KLKN on the 2023 final · recall

  5. It drew about 1.2 million on ESPN2.

    Source: Sports Media Watch on NCAA volleyball final audiences (2023, 2024); Volleyball Magazine; KLKN on the 2023 final · recall

  6. One NFL game drew more than 23 million.

    Source: Sports Media Watch on NCAA volleyball final audiences (2023, 2024); Volleyball Magazine; KLKN on the 2023 final · recall

  7. It was lower than the record set the year before.

    Source: Sports Media Watch on NCAA volleyball final audiences (2023, 2024); Volleyball Magazine; KLKN on the 2023 final · recall

  8. About 1.2 million, about 1.3 million and about 1.7 million.

    Source: Sports Media Watch on NCAA volleyball final audiences (2023, 2024); Volleyball Magazine; KLKN on the 2023 final · recall

  9. About 1.7, 2.1 and more than 23.

    Source: Sports Media Watch on NCAA volleyball final audiences (2023, 2024); Volleyball Magazine; KLKN on the 2023 final · recall

  10. It was the first college volleyball match on ABC.

    Source: Sports Media Watch on NCAA volleyball final audiences (2023, 2024); Volleyball Magazine; KLKN on the 2023 final · applied

9.96Volleyball Video Games

From a 1972 console game to beach stars on a 1988 computer game.

Test 1volleyball video gamesTake a test

  1. It was a two-on-two beach game.

    Source: MobyGames and publisher records: Kings of the Beach (EA, 1988), Volleyball (Nintendo, 1986), Volleyball! (Magnavox, 1980) · recall

  2. Commodore 64 and NES versions followed.

    Source: MobyGames and publisher records: Kings of the Beach (EA, 1988), Volleyball (Nintendo, 1986), Volleyball! (Magnavox, 1980) · recall

  3. Each level brought tougher opponents.

    Source: MobyGames and publisher records: Kings of the Beach (EA, 1988), Volleyball (Nintendo, 1986), Volleyball! (Magnavox, 1980) · recall

  4. Ultra Games was a Konami label.

    Source: MobyGames and publisher records: Kings of the Beach (EA, 1988), Volleyball (Nintendo, 1986), Volleyball! (Magnavox, 1980) · recall

  5. It reached the NES in North America and Europe in 1987.

    Source: MobyGames and publisher records: Kings of the Beach (EA, 1988), Volleyball (Nintendo, 1986), Volleyball! (Magnavox, 1980) · recall

  6. The whole team moved together on screen.

    Source: MobyGames and publisher records: Kings of the Beach (EA, 1988), Volleyball (Nintendo, 1986), Volleyball! (Magnavox, 1980) · recall

  7. It was one of the first home consoles.

    Source: MobyGames and publisher records: Kings of the Beach (EA, 1988), Volleyball (Nintendo, 1986), Volleyball! (Magnavox, 1980) · recall

  8. 1972, 1980, 1986 and 1988.

    Source: MobyGames and publisher records: Kings of the Beach (EA, 1988), Volleyball (Nintendo, 1986), Volleyball! (Magnavox, 1980) · recall

  9. 1988, 1989 and January 1990.

    Source: MobyGames and publisher records: Kings of the Beach (EA, 1988), Volleyball (Nintendo, 1986), Volleyball! (Magnavox, 1980) · recall

  10. EA's Kings of the Beach starred Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos.

    Source: MobyGames and publisher records: Kings of the Beach (EA, 1988), Volleyball (Nintendo, 1986), Volleyball! (Magnavox, 1980) · applied

9.97Dig Pink

A coach's response to his mother's illness: October volleyball matches that have raised millions.

Test 1Dig PinkTake a test

  1. The matches support research into metastatic breast cancer.

    Source: The Side-Out Foundation (side-out.org), history of Dig Pink and its 2015 ten-year release; Penn State News · recall

  2. He coached volleyball at Oakton High School.

    Source: The Side-Out Foundation (side-out.org), history of Dig Pink and its 2015 ten-year release; Penn State News · recall

  3. His mother, Gloria, had stage IV breast cancer.

    Source: The Side-Out Foundation (side-out.org), history of Dig Pink and its 2015 ten-year release; Penn State News · recall

  4. Its name comes from a volleyball term.

    Source: The Side-Out Foundation (side-out.org), history of Dig Pink and its 2015 ten-year release; Penn State News · recall

  5. It has since passed $10 million.

    Source: The Side-Out Foundation (side-out.org), history of Dig Pink and its 2015 ten-year release; Penn State News · recall

  6. Teams wear pink and collect donations at their matches.

    Source: The Side-Out Foundation (side-out.org), history of Dig Pink and its 2015 ten-year release; Penn State News · recall

  7. Single events range from hundreds to thousands of dollars.

    Source: The Side-Out Foundation (side-out.org), history of Dig Pink and its 2015 ten-year release; Penn State News · recall

  8. 2004, the following years, 2015 and later.

    Source: The Side-Out Foundation (side-out.org), history of Dig Pink and its 2015 ten-year release; Penn State News · recall

  9. About $1,100, about $12,000 and nearly $10 million.

    Source: The Side-Out Foundation (side-out.org), history of Dig Pink and its 2015 ten-year release; Penn State News · recall

  10. Dig Pink matches support the Side-Out Foundation's research.

    Source: The Side-Out Foundation (side-out.org), history of Dig Pink and its 2015 ten-year release; Penn State News · applied

9.98Giving Back

Ana Moser: a jump serve, a sport and education institute, and nine months as a minister.

Test 1giving backTake a test

  1. It brings sport to children and trains teachers.

    Source: International Volleyball Hall of Fame, Ana Moser; Congresso em Foco and Maquina do Esporte on her time as Brazil's Sports Minister (2023) · recall

  2. Her career had ended in 1999.

    Source: International Volleyball Hall of Fame, Ana Moser; Congresso em Foco and Maquina do Esporte on her time as Brazil's Sports Minister (2023) · recall

  3. President Lula appointed her when the ministry was recreated.

    Source: International Volleyball Hall of Fame, Ana Moser; Congresso em Foco and Maquina do Esporte on her time as Brazil's Sports Minister (2023) · recall

  4. André Fufuca took over the ministry.

    Source: International Volleyball Hall of Fame, Ana Moser; Congresso em Foco and Maquina do Esporte on her time as Brazil's Sports Minister (2023) · recall

  5. Brazil lost the bronze-medal match to the USA.

    Source: International Volleyball Hall of Fame, Ana Moser; Congresso em Foco and Maquina do Esporte on her time as Brazil's Sports Minister (2023) · recall

  6. It was Brazil's first Olympic medal in women's volleyball.

    Source: International Volleyball Hall of Fame, Ana Moser; Congresso em Foco and Maquina do Esporte on her time as Brazil's Sports Minister (2023) · recall

  7. Blumenau is in the southern state of Santa Catarina.

    Source: International Volleyball Hall of Fame, Ana Moser; Congresso em Foco and Maquina do Esporte on her time as Brazil's Sports Minister (2023) · recall

  8. The 1980s, 1996, 2001 and 2023.

    Source: International Volleyball Hall of Fame, Ana Moser; Congresso em Foco and Maquina do Esporte on her time as Brazil's Sports Minister (2023) · recall

  9. 1988, 1992 and 1996.

    Source: International Volleyball Hall of Fame, Ana Moser; Congresso em Foco and Maquina do Esporte on her time as Brazil's Sports Minister (2023) · recall

  10. Ana Moser's institute brings sport to children across Brazil.

    Source: International Volleyball Hall of Fame, Ana Moser; Congresso em Foco and Maquina do Esporte on her time as Brazil's Sports Minister (2023) · applied

9.99Pop Idols and the World Cup

Japanese boy bands that began as supporters of the Volleyball World Cup.

Test 1pop idols and the World CupTake a test

  1. Its first single was the World Cup's image song.

    Source: Number (Bungeishunju) on the Volleyball World Cup's idol supporters; group histories of V6, Arashi, NEWS, Hey! Say! JUMP and Sexy Zone · recall

  2. It came out on 1 November 1995.

    Source: Number (Bungeishunju) on the Volleyball World Cup's idol supporters; group histories of V6, Arashi, NEWS, Hey! Say! JUMP and Sexy Zone · recall

  3. Arashi became one of Japan's biggest groups.

    Source: Number (Bungeishunju) on the Volleyball World Cup's idol supporters; group histories of V6, Arashi, NEWS, Hey! Say! JUMP and Sexy Zone · recall

  4. It became a well-known pop group afterwards.

    Source: Number (Bungeishunju) on the Volleyball World Cup's idol supporters; group histories of V6, Arashi, NEWS, Hey! Say! JUMP and Sexy Zone · recall

  5. The V stands for volleyball, and the 6 for the members.

    Source: Number (Bungeishunju) on the Volleyball World Cup's idol supporters; group histories of V6, Arashi, NEWS, Hey! Say! JUMP and Sexy Zone · recall

  6. Its first single was also called 'Sexy Zone'.

    Source: Number (Bungeishunju) on the Volleyball World Cup's idol supporters; group histories of V6, Arashi, NEWS, Hey! Say! JUMP and Sexy Zone · recall

  7. Their fans followed the broadcasts too.

    Source: Number (Bungeishunju) on the Volleyball World Cup's idol supporters; group histories of V6, Arashi, NEWS, Hey! Say! JUMP and Sexy Zone · recall

  8. 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2011.

    Source: Number (Bungeishunju) on the Volleyball World Cup's idol supporters; group histories of V6, Arashi, NEWS, Hey! Say! JUMP and Sexy Zone · recall

  9. September 1995, then November 1995 with the World Cup.

    Source: Number (Bungeishunju) on the Volleyball World Cup's idol supporters; group histories of V6, Arashi, NEWS, Hey! Say! JUMP and Sexy Zone · recall

  10. Hey! Say! JUMP debuted as supporters of the 2007 World Cup.

    Source: Number (Bungeishunju) on the Volleyball World Cup's idol supporters; group histories of V6, Arashi, NEWS, Hey! Say! JUMP and Sexy Zone · applied

9.100Athletes Unlimited

A league in one Dallas arena where the teams changed every week and players scored their own points.

Test 1Athletes UnlimitedTake a test

  1. All matches were played in one arena.

    Source: Athletes Unlimited, inaugural volleyball season releases (2021); CBS Sports Network partnership announcement; Swarthmore Phoenix (2021) · recall

  2. The season ran from 27 February to 29 March 2021.

    Source: Athletes Unlimited, inaugural volleyball season releases (2021); CBS Sports Network partnership announcement; Swarthmore Phoenix (2021) · recall

  3. The captains picked the rosters.

    Source: Athletes Unlimited, inaugural volleyball season releases (2021); CBS Sports Network partnership announcement; Swarthmore Phoenix (2021) · recall

  4. The standings decided who led each week.

    Source: Athletes Unlimited, inaugural volleyball season releases (2021); CBS Sports Network partnership announcement; Swarthmore Phoenix (2021) · recall

  5. Points came from match and set wins as well as their own play.

    Source: Athletes Unlimited, inaugural volleyball season releases (2021); CBS Sports Network partnership announcement; Swarthmore Phoenix (2021) · recall

  6. They played 30 matches in all.

    Source: Athletes Unlimited, inaugural volleyball season releases (2021); CBS Sports Network partnership announcement; Swarthmore Phoenix (2021) · recall

  7. The league announced the partnership before its first season.

    Source: Athletes Unlimited, inaugural volleyball season releases (2021); CBS Sports Network partnership announcement; Swarthmore Phoenix (2021) · recall

  8. The table decides next week's captains.

    Source: Athletes Unlimited, inaugural volleyball season releases (2021); CBS Sports Network partnership announcement; Swarthmore Phoenix (2021) · recall

  9. 30, 31 and 44.

    Source: Athletes Unlimited, inaugural volleyball season releases (2021); CBS Sports Network partnership announcement; Swarthmore Phoenix (2021) · recall

  10. Athletes Unlimited redrafted its teams every week.

    Source: Athletes Unlimited, inaugural volleyball season releases (2021); CBS Sports Network partnership announcement; Swarthmore Phoenix (2021) · applied

Sources

Primary/official sources only, no Wikipedia citations: the International Volleyball Hall of Fame, the FIVB and Volleyball World, the CEV, the NCAA, the IOC, World ParaVolley, the federations', clubs' and leagues' own histories, Guinness World Records and named reputable media.

  • Japanese Olympic Committee, 'Tokyo 1964' history page (joc.or.jp); Olympics.com, 'Bewitched: Japan's 1964 gold in women's volleyball'; NHK ratings records10
  • FIVB, 'FIVB partners with CVC Capital Partners to drive global growth of volleyball' (2021); PwC Switzerland deal note; Insider Sport; City AM interview with Volleyball World's CEO10
  • Pro Volleyball Federation, 'Supernovas sweep Rise to become first-ever PVF champions' (May 2024); WOWT and 10/11 NOW reports10
  • LOVB, '2025 Pro season recap' (lovb.com); ESPN, 'What is LOVB'; WOWT on Omaha's inaugural season (April 2025)10
  • Sports Media Watch on NCAA volleyball final audiences (2023, 2024); Volleyball Magazine; KLKN on the 2023 final10
  • MobyGames and publisher records: Kings of the Beach (EA, 1988), Volleyball (Nintendo, 1986), Volleyball! (Magnavox, 1980)10
  • The Side-Out Foundation (side-out.org), history of Dig Pink and its 2015 ten-year release; Penn State News10
  • International Volleyball Hall of Fame, Ana Moser; Congresso em Foco and Maquina do Esporte on her time as Brazil's Sports Minister (2023)10
  • Number (Bungeishunju) on the Volleyball World Cup's idol supporters; group histories of V6, Arashi, NEWS, Hey! Say! JUMP and Sexy Zone10
  • Athletes Unlimited, inaugural volleyball season releases (2021); CBS Sports Network partnership announcement; Swarthmore Phoenix (2021)10