U.S. Men’s Volleyball earns quarterfinal spot with 3-0 win over Mexico

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08.15.2016 | Volleyball

Texas Volleyball 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 (3-2) defeated Mexico, 3-0 (25-23, 25-11, 25-19) to advance to the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games on Monday.

Team USA posted 39 kills to Mexico's 28, also adding nine blocks and eight aces for its third-straight win.

The U.S. will determine its quarterfinal opponent at the end of Monday's competition.

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