By MANILA, Philippines–What was expected to be a hard-fought battle between two three-time Volleyball Nations League champions instead ended in a sweep, with the United States dispatching Italy, 27-25, 25-20, 25-16, in Week 2 on Saturday at PhilSports Arena.
Stephany Samedy led the Americans with 12 points, all coming from attacks, as the United States has yet to drop a set in the Manila leg of the FIVB’s premier annual competition.
