Courtesy of Husker Athletics
The U.S. Women’s Volleyball National Team – featuring three former Nebraska volleyball players – made a valiant comeback before dropping its Paris Olympics opener to China, 3-2 (25-20, 25-19, 17-25, 20-25, 15-13) on Monday. China received two points in pool play for the victory, while the U.S. earned one point for going five.
Libero Justine Wong-Orantes had a match-high 17 digs and 12 successful receptions. Outside hitter Kelsey Robinson Cook recorded 15 successful receptions and three kills, and outside hitter Jordan Larson also added three kills.
The U.S. entered the Olympic Games ranked fifth in the world, while China came in ranked sixth. The U.S. will face No. 9 Serbia at 10 a.m. CT on Wednesday.
