The Russian Olympic Committee was 3-1 entering its final group match. finished 4-1 in Pool B, while Italy is 3-2. Top setter Jordyn Poulter rolled her right ankle in the third set during the top-ranked Americans’ 21-25, 25-16, 25-27, 25-16, 15-12 win over sixth-ranked Italy to conclude pool play at Ariake Arena in Tokyo. It didn’t happen, but that was the only piece of bad news. women’s national volleyball team had one mission Monday: Escape without another major injury.
With star opposite hitter Jordan Thompson sidelined and already having clinched a berth in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 quarterfinals, the U.S. Team USA celebrates after defeating Team Italy during the Women's Preliminary - Pool B volleyball at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 on Aug.
