The U.S. women’s volleyball team won its third straight match at the Olympics and is assured of a spot in the quarterfinals.The Americans beat Turkey 25-19, 25-20, 17-25, 20-25, 15-12 in their third pool play match to join Italy at 3-0 in Pool B.The United States is seeking its first gold medal in the sport and is off to a good start in Tokyo with wins over Argentina, defending champions China and Turkey.Italy, Serbia and Brazil have also clinched spots in the quarters with the other four spots still to be determined.The U.S. women's team has been lead by volleyball sensation Jordan Thompson, who is competing in her first Olympics. The 24-year-old opposite hitter has been lauded in her performances against Argentina — where she had 18 kills — and against China, with a game-high 34 points. At 6-foot-4, Thompson is a University of Cincinnati graduate, competing for Cincinnati from 2015-19.
The U.S. women’s volleyball team won its third straight match at the Olympics and is assured of a spot in the quarterfinals.
The Americans beat Turkey 25-19, 25-20, 17-25, 20-25, 15-12 in their third pool play match to join Italy at 3-0 in Pool B.
The United States is seeking its first gold medal in the sport and is off to a good start in Tokyo with wins over Argentina, defending champions China and Turkey.
Italy, Serbia and Brazil have also clinched spots in the quarters with the other four spots still to be determined.
The U.S. women's team has been lead by volleyball sensation Jordan Thompson, who is competing in her first Olympics.
The 24-year-old opposite hitter has been lauded in her performances against Argentina — where she had 18 kills — and against China, with a game-high 34 points.
At 6-foot-4, Thompson is a University of Cincinnati graduate, competing for Cincinnati from 2015-19.
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