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The Big Ten is holding its first-ever media days for volleyball.
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Team USA has advanced to the volleyball semifinals after toppling the Dominican Republic 25-11, 25-20, 25-19.
For the fourth straight Olympic Games, @TeamUSA is moving on to the semifinals! #TokyoOlympics pic.twitter.com/cb3icefzq0
— #TokyoOlympics (@NBCOlympics) August 4, 2021
Annie Drews, who slotted into a starting position after Jordan Thompson injured her ankle, led all scorers with 21 points on 21 kills.
Jordan Larson, the U.S.’ outside hitter, posted a team-high 15 digs against the Dominican Republic.
“We knew from the get-go we were ready. We felt that in the locker room,” said Justine Wong-Orantes after the game.
The United States will face off against Serbia in Friday’s semifinal match in Tokyo.
The Big Ten is holding its first-ever media days for volleyball.
The inaugural camp is powered by Under Armour Next.
The coach cut all 19 players in April.
The Brazilian duo claim the country's first world title since 2015.