Men’s volleyball: United States vs. Brazil

United States’ Donald Suxho serves during a men’s preliminary volleyball match against Brazil. (Jeff Roberson / Associated Press)

Aug. 2, 2012 7:24 PM PT

The United States men’s volleyball team beat Brazil 3-1 in a preliminary round match. The U.S. team has won all three of its preliminary games, with two left to play against Russia and Tunisia.

William Priddy of the United States spikes the ball against Team Brazil. (Franck Robichon / EPA)

Brazil’s Leandro Vissotto Neves, left, spikes as Donald Suxho, center, and David Lee of the United States attempt to block. (Kirill Kudryavtsev / AFP / Getty Images)

Dante Amaral of Brazil serves the ball to the United States. (Elsa / Getty Images)

Clayton Stanley, left, and Donald Suxho, second-to-left, lead their U.S. teammates in celebration of the victory against Brazil. (KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV, AFP/Getty Images)

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Men’s volleyball: United States vs. Brazil

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