Women’s volleyball: U.S. vs. China

Danielle Scott-Arruda of the United States serves the ball in the women’s volleyball game against China on Day 5 of the 2012 London Olympic Games. (Elsa / Getty Images)

Aug. 1, 2012 4:15 PM PT

The U.S. women’s volleyball team defeated China in three straight sets Wednesday, giving the team its third victory of the preliminary round. The U.S. has two preliminary matches left to play, against Serbia on Friday and Turkey on Sunday.

Team USA’s Destinee Hooker spikes over China’s Ma Yunwen and Wei Qiuyue during a women’s preliminary volleyball match. (Jeff Roberson / Associated Press)