Men’s volleyball: U.S. sweeps Korea in Olympic qualifier; condolences to Kahuanui ohana

The U.S. men’s national team moved closer to earning a berth in the 2020 Olympics with a sweep of Korea today in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

The U.S. (2-0) defeated the Koreans (0-2), 25-20, 25-21, 25-16 on Saturday, setting up a showdown with the host country at the Tokyo Qualification Tournament.

Micah Christenson (Kamehameha) was the setter, finished with 3 kills, 2 blocks and 2 aces. Erik Shoji (Punahou) was the libero (no dig stats available).

On the roster but not playing were Kawika Shoji (‘Iolani) and Micah Ma’a (Punahou).

The Netherlands (2-0) swept Belgium (0-2) 25-22, 25-21, 25-20

The U.S.-Netherlands meet Sunday at 4 a.m. HST. The winner earns the pool’s automatic berth into the Olympics.

match live and replays on OLYCH Spectrum 202 and replays on NBCSN 210.

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Lily Kahuanui, the grandmother of Kupono Fey and Micah Christenson, has passed. Her late husband Harry “Clown” Kahuanui died in 2002. Harry is in the UH Sports Circle of Honor.