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Lauren Fendrick/ vs. Nick Lucena/ vs. Italy, U.S. Men vs. Brazil, 9:35p ET Russia, 2:30p ET 3:30p ET The U.S. Men followed up their open- /Brooke Sweat play Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena play Italy, ing 3-0 loss to Canada with a 3-1 loss Russia’s Ekaterina Birlova and Evgeniya the 10th seed. Dalhausser and Lucena to Italy. Brazil is undefeated, with 3-1 Ukolova, both teams looking for their are 2-1 versus the Italians in 2016, win- victories over Mexico and Canada. The first win. Fendrick and Sweat need a ning the last matchup on July 9 in Swit- U.S. Men are 2-9 against Brazil since win against Russia to ensure a spot in zerland. The USA men currently lead 2012 and fell to Brazil in both pool play the lucky loser round. The winner will their pool 2-0 and automatically ad- and the final round of the FIVB World finish third in the pool. The last time vance to the elimination round with a League this year. The United States these two teams met, this past June in win. The Italians are 1-1, finished fifth needs to focus on its side of the court Hamburg, Fendrick/Sweat won in three in the 2012 , including a and getting back to the crisp style of in a very tight battle. win over Dalhausser and then partner, play it showed while winning the FIVB . World Cup in 2015. Watch on TV: NBC, 2:30p ET Watch on TV: NBC, 3:30p ET Watch on TV: NBC Sports, 9:35p ET Watch the livestream Watch the livestream Watch the livestream

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