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Turkey sweeps USA in Volleyball Nations League

JIANGMEN, China, June 11 2019 – In the battle between last year’s finalists, Turkey beat defending champions United States in straight sets 3-0 (25-15, 25-17, 27-25) to open the fourth round of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League on Tuesday.

Turkey dominated United States in all the scoring categories – 47-37 in attacks, 9-5 in blocks and 7-1 in aces. Both teams made 14 errors.

Turkey improved to a 9-1 record and 27 points as th-3e leader of the standings while the United States have now a 7-3 mark with 21 points.

Ebrar Karakurt had 20 points as the leading offensive player of Turkey, followed by Fatma Yildirim, Meliha Ismailoglu and Zehra Gunes with 12, 10 and 9 points, respectively.

Jordan Thompson only started in the third set but still led United States with 10 points, followed by Kelsey Robinson with 8.