USA Sweeps Argentina

 

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, July 24, 2007.- Behind four players scoring double-figure points, the U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team swept Argentina 25-17, 25-22, 25-21 in Pool B action.

 

Brook Billings led the U.S. with 12 points, Sean Rooney and Jim Polster turned in 11 points apiece and Delano Thomas provided 10. Lucas Chavez paced Argentina with 13 points despite only starting the third set.

 

"Tonight was a nice match by both teams," Polster said. "Our young guys did well again. Both Sean and Brook played well, and we are one step closer to our goal."

 

"The balance in scoring has come from Kevin (Hansen)," Coach Ron Larsen said. "We give him a game plan, and he is good at understanding it. Kevin is able to spread the offense and distribute the ball. When everyone hits as well as they did tonight, it makes his job even easier."