U.S. beats Italy for bronze
Aug. 18, 2007
Bangkok, Thailand - The U.S. men's volleyball team won a bronze medal at the World University Games with a 3-0 (25-15, 25-22, 25-16) victory over Italy in Bangkok, Thailand.
The U.S. men finished with a 7-1 record, losing only to eventual champion Turkey who won the gold by beating Canada 3-1 (25-11, 23-25, 25-16, 25-21).
Former UC Irvine All-American David Smith totaled six points on four kills and two blocks in the win. Fellow Anteater All-Americans Brian Thornton and Jayson Jablonsky each saw action in the match.
The United States also won a bronze medal at the 2003 World University Games.
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