The second-ranked U.S. women’s national volleyball team overcame a slow start against 10th ranked Korea to win 19-25, 25-21, 25-21, 25-18 on Wednesday in Kobe, Japan, to remain undefeated in the FIVB World Championship.
With the victory over Korea, Team USA leads Pool C with 3-0 record and has qualified for the second round with two matches remaining in the first round.
Hooper native Jordan Larson, who started the final three sets at outside hitter, had nine kills on 28 attacks in the victory. Larson also had 19 digs. Libero Kelsey Robinson had 16 digs and a 69 positive serve reception percent on 16 chances.