[johnbar]

Another three-set loss.  I missed the beginning of the match, but Belardi & Bell won the first set easily, 21-15.
The second set they fell behind and could never catch up, lost 16-21.
In the third, the Japanese team jumped out 3-0, and the Americans couldn't string points together, lost 11-15.

Not sure if the Japanese were better at making adjustments, or B&B got tired, or were trying too hard to force points.
Well, I hope they had a good time, and I'm sure it's valuable experience.

[johnbar]

Another three-set loss.  I missed the beginning of the match, but Belardi & Bell won the first set easily, 21-15.
The second set they fell behind and could never catch up, lost 16-21.
In the third, the Japanese team jumped out 3-0, and the Americans couldn't string points together, lost 11-15.

Not sure if the Japanese were better at making adjustments, or B&B got tired, or were trying too hard to force points.
Well, I hope they had a good time, and I'm sure it's valuable experience.