Gong Xiangyu (R) of China dives for her save during FIVB Volleyball Nations League match against the United States in Quezon City, the Philippines, June 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
MANILA, June 18 (Xinhua) -- The United States national women's volleyball team beat China 25-21, 25-23, 25-21 in Pool 4 of the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Saturday in Quezon City, the Philippines.
The U.S. now has six wins and one defeat, leapfrogging China to sit second in the 16-team table in the preliminary phase. China, with five wins and two losses, is pushed down to third place.
Outside hitter Kathryn Plummer had a game-high 20 points for the United States. Li Yingying led China with 13 points. ■
