Americans are 2-0 after win over Barbados 

 

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, January 7, 2008.- USA rolled past Barbados in straight sets by scores of 25-14, 25-10, 25-16 for their second victory in as many outings at the NORCECA Men’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

 

Sean Rooney led USA with 20 points, Ryan Miller added 9 and Clayton Stanley contributed 8 points, including five aces. Shawn Simpson had 9 tallies for Barbados.

 

“We have a good practice in the morning and were prepared for the match,” said Captain Thomas Hoff. “We plan to do the same tomorrow against Puerto Rico, win our pool and have a day off before the semi finals.”

 

The Americans built a good margin in the first set using a rally of quick attacks finished by Hoff and also the strong serves of Stanley.

 

The second set was lopsided with USA establishing a high wall at the net combined with powerful spikes and lightning serves.

 

In the third set, USA played with mostly back-up players but nevertheless was far superior for their opponents.