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Women’s volleyball: U.S. vs. Dominican Republic

United States' Destinee Hooker, right, spikes the ball past Dominican Republic's Milagros Cabral de la Cruz.

United States’ Destinee Hooker, right, spikes the ball past Dominican Republic’s Milagros Cabral de la Cruz.  (Jeff Roberson / Associated Press)

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The U.S. women won their volleyball quarterfinal game against the Dominican Republic in three straight sets, adding to their undefeated record of six wins and not a set given up in the last four games.

Shot blocked

United States’ Jordan Larson, left, and Foluke Akinradewo block a spike from Dominican Republic’s Bethania de la Cruz de Pena.  (Jeff Roberson / Associated Press)

Foluke Akinradewo

United States’’ Foluke Akinradewo, left, spikes during the women’s quarterfinal volleyball match.  (Kirill Kudryavtsev / AFP / Getty Images)

Hands for the ball

Annerys Victoria Vargas Valdez of the Dominican Republic spikes the ball as Jordan Larson, left, and Christa Harmotto of the United States defend.  (Elsa / Getty Images)

Victory for United States

United States’ Foluke Akinradewo, left, celebrates with teammates after defeating the Dominican Republic in three sets.  (Jeff Roberson / Associated Press)

Women's volleyball

It was a long day for Brenda Castillo and the rest of the Dominican Republic team as the United States won in straight sets.  (Kirill Kudryavtsev / AFP / Getty Images)

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