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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.
Houston will next play Auburn.
All 12 players on the Second Team are committed to D1 college programs.
Four of the 12 selections will play college volleyball at Nebraska.
Wisconsin ended the regular season on an 18-match winning streak.