The victory gave the Americans first place in Group G despite an opening 2-0 loss to Norway, which closed out pool play with a stunning 5-1 spanking at the hands of Japan.
Former Kahuku High and University of Hawaii standout Natasha Kai entered the match in the 57th minute and played the rest of the way.
The U.S. women's volleyball team – featuring four players with Hawaii ties – improved its record to 2-1 with a 25-17, 20-25, 25-14, 25-18 win over Venezuela.
Heather Bown had 10 points and Robyn Ah Mow-Santos three for the Americans. Lindsey Berg saw limited action, while Kim Willougby did not play.
Next for the US is a key match tomorrow against host China.
Meantime, former Kaiser High and UH star Clay Stanley's 23 points led the third-ranked American men to a 24-26, 25-22, 25-15, 25-21 win over Italy. The US still has pool matches remaining against Bulgaria, China, and Japan.
In softball, the Americans posted a 4-0 win over an Australian team that includes two former UH athletes – Stacey Porter and Justine Smethurst, a pitcher who is expected to return to Manoa next season.
The title-favored Americans are likely to face one of their major challenges today against a talented team from Japan.
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