2024-07-30 20:40:02
U.S. beach volleyball duo Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss defeated Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho of Australia in straight sets, taking the early lead in Pool B under the dazzling lights of the Eiffel Tower.
It was a statement win by Kloth and Nuss, who knocked off an Australian side that won silver in Tokyo. The Americans displayed composure and chemistry throughout the match, capitalizing on Australian errors in both sets for a 21-16, 21-16 victory.
A back-and-forth first set saw multiple three-point runs by the Americans and a four-point run by Australia. Clancy and Artacho attacked both Kloth and Nuss on the defensive end in the first set, continuously testing the spacing of the American duo.
But the former LSU teammates — who went 36-0 in college during 2021 season — settled in at the end of the set, proving to be the more tactical and efficient team.
Clancy and Artacho pushed the U.S. in the beginning of the second set before Kloth and Nuss wore out the Australians. Just as she did against Canada, the 5-foot-6 Nuss continued to find gaps in the defense with her signature floater.
Kloth and Nuss will continue Pool B play against China on Thursday.
2024-09-20 07:05:02 Since the #MeToo movement took off, a multitude of male celebrities have been…
2024-09-20 06:55:02 A special night for Sergi Domínguez and Gerard Martín with both young players…
2024-09-20 06:45:02 Barça have not got the UEFA Youth League off to the best of…
Jill Stein, now on her third run for president with the Green Party, is seen…
2024-09-20 06:35:04 A calamitous start — from Barcelona’s goalkeeper, one of their midfielders and the…
HANOI, Vietnam -- The second trial for Vietnamese real estate typcoon Truong My Lan —…