In a battle to reach the medal round, the USA Men's Volleyball Team fell in four sets to Thailand at the World University Games in Shenzhen, China on Wednesday.
The U.S. lost 15-25, 25-23, 19-25, 23-25 and will now play on Friday against Japan for 9th-16th place. The Stars and Stripes completed pool play with a 3-2 record, while Thailand advanced by winning four out of five matches.
Thailand scored 35 points off U.S. errors while committing 18. The teams were even in attacks (49-49) with the U.S. holding the edge in blocks (8-5) and Thailand winning at the service line (9-7).
UCLA middle blocker Thomas Amberg scored nine points on five kills, three blocks and an ace. His UCLA teammate Weston Dunlap totaled six points on four kills, a block and an ace.
The U.S. lost 15-25, 25-23, 19-25, 23-25 and will now play on Friday against Japan for 9th-16th place. The Stars and Stripes completed pool play with a 3-2 record, while Thailand advanced by winning four out of five matches.
Thailand scored 35 points off U.S. errors while committing 18. The teams were even in attacks (49-49) with the U.S. holding the edge in blocks (8-5) and Thailand winning at the service line (9-7).
UCLA middle blocker Thomas Amberg scored nine points on five kills, three blocks and an ace. His UCLA teammate Weston Dunlap totaled six points on four kills, a block and an ace.
