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Adams selected as best middle blocker at World Grand Prix
07.10.2016 | Volleyball
Former Longhorn had 11 kills on 20 attacks, three blocks and an ace in Team USA’s match vs. Brazil.
BANGKOK, Thailand – Texas All-American Rachael Adams was selected as the best middle blocker of the tournament at the World Grand Prix on Sunday.
Adams had 11 kills on 20 attacks, three blocks and an ace for 15 points in Team USA's match against Brazil in the World Grand Prix championship.
Brazil won the match, 3-2 (18-25, 25-17, 25-23, 22-25, 15-9) to claim the gold medal.
The U.S. had won 24 of its last 26 World Grand Prix matches with both losses at the hands of China in pool play in 2015 and 2016. The Americans also had its nine-match World Grand Prix win streak snapped.
Team USA defeated Russia, 3-0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-14) on Saturday in the semifinal round. Adams had seven kills, four blocks and two aces in the match.
The World Grand Prix serves as the last major event for teams qualified to the 2016 Olympic Games to fine tune their systems. All but Thailand competing in the World Grand Prix Finals have qualified for the Olympic Games next month.
USA def. Russia, 3-0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-14)
Brazil def. USA , 3-2 (18-25, 25-17, 25-23, 22-25, 15-9)