08-17-2016, 11:31 AM
Both indoor volleyball teams are on a roll with real chances to win gold.
Men: beat Poland (defending world champion, #2 in the world according to the FIBA rankings) 3-0 in the QF this morning. After losing their first two matches and looking flat they have won four in a row (including a must-win against #1 ranked Brazil) while playing with a lot of energy. Erik Shoji has been excellent at libero; Kawika Shoji doesn't play since he backs up the phenomenal Micah Christenson at setter.
Women: undefeated, playing Serbia in the SF tomorrow. They beat Serbia 3-1 in group play last week. The US front lines have been consistently strong, the rotations with Foluke at the net have dominated.
Men: beat Poland (defending world champion, #2 in the world according to the FIBA rankings) 3-0 in the QF this morning. After losing their first two matches and looking flat they have won four in a row (including a must-win against #1 ranked Brazil) while playing with a lot of energy. Erik Shoji has been excellent at libero; Kawika Shoji doesn't play since he backs up the phenomenal Micah Christenson at setter.
Women: undefeated, playing Serbia in the SF tomorrow. They beat Serbia 3-1 in group play last week. The US front lines have been consistently strong, the rotations with Foluke at the net have dominated.