Injury-riddled US Will Play Dominican Republic in Volleyball Quarterfinal originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
If the U.S. women’s volleyball team is to beat the Dominican Republic, they might have to win without two of their top stars.
The team stepped up in their win against Italy, clinching the top spot in Pool B despite setter Jordyn Poulter’s exit after an apparent ankle injury. They already entered the game down Jordan Thompson, whose quarterfinal status is uncertain but is expected to play in the knockout round.
Team USA — which took bronze in the 2016 Olympics — may need another big performance from Andrea Drews, who led the U.S. with 19 spikes and 22 points on Sunday night.
The Dominican Republic ended host Japan’s hopes with a 3-1 victory Monday.
Viewers can watch the two teams square off at midnight Wednesday during the Tokyo Olympics on NBC.