U.S. Men’s Volleyball defeats Brazil, 3-1 in Rio

08.11.2016 | Volleyball

Texas Associate Head Coach Erik Sullivan is serving as Team Manager for the USA.

RIO DE JANEIRO – Texas Volleyball Associate Head Coach Erik Sullivan and the U.S. Men's Indoor Volleyball team defeated Brazil, 3-1 (25-20, 25-23, 20-25, 25-20) on Thursday night at the Olympic Games.

The U.S. posted 55 kills to Brazil's 49 and took an 8-to-6 blocking advantage for their first win in Rio.

Team USA will play France on Saturday, Aug. 13 at 3:05 p.m. CT, live on NBC.

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