The U.S. Men’s Junior National Team (MJNT) faced a challenging defeat against Egypt in the FIVB Men’s Under-21 World Championship held in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic. Despite their best efforts, the MJNT fell to Egypt in a close match with a final score of 25-23, 23-25, 25-18, 25-19.
The MJNT concluded their performance in Pool G with a record of 1 win and 2 losses, bringing their overall standing to 1-5. However, their journey in the tournament is not over yet, as they will compete for the 13-16th place on Saturday.
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Key players for the U.S. team made noteworthy contributions to the game. Kyle Ensing, the team’s opposite, led all scorers with an impressive 23 points, including 20 kills, two blocks, and one ace. Brett Rosenmeier, the outside hitter, added 15 points with 14 kills and one ace. George Huhmann and Scott Stadick, the middle blockers, showcased their defensive prowess with five and four blocks, respectively. Libero Gage Worsley displayed great agility and recorded 16 digs.
While the United States led in kills and blocks, Egypt had the advantage in aces and capitalized on U.S. errors. U.S. Head Coach Jay Hosack acknowledged Egypt’s strong players, emphasizing the team’s struggle to adapt to their opponent’s tactics. As the tournament progresses, the U.S. team acknowledges the importance of finding renewed energy to overcome fatigue.
Starters for U.S. MJNT vs Egypt
The U.S. Men’s Junior National Team started the match against Egypt with the following players:
- Outside hitters: Brett Rosenmeier and Jordan Ewert
- Middle blockers: Scott Stadick and George Huhmann
- Setter: Josh Tuaniga
- Opposite: Kyle Ensing
- Libero: Gage Worsley
Statistics for U.S. MJNT vs Egypt
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Here are the statistical highlights for the U.S. Men’s Junior National Team’s performance against Egypt:
- Kills: Ensing 20, Rosenmeier 14, Ewert 6, Tuaniga 5, Gasman 3, Stadick 1, Matautia 1
- Blocks: Huhmann 5, Stadick 4, Ensing 2, Szews 1, Tuaniga 1
- Aces: Ensing 1, Tuaniga 1, Rosenmeier 1
- Digs: Worsley 16, Ensing 14, Rosenmeier 10, Ewert 7, Ma’a 3, Tuaniga 2, Huhmann 1, Stadick 1
U.S. Men’s Junior National Team Roster
The U.S. Men’s Junior National Team consists of talented players from various regions and colleges:
- Gage Worsley (L, 6-2, Moraga, Calif., signed with Hawaii, NCVA)
- Josh Tuaniga (S, 6-2, Long Beach, Calif., Long Beach State, SCVA)
- Micah Ma’a (S, 6-4, Kaneohe, Hawaii, UCLA, Aloha)
- Dylan Missry (OH, 6-4, Holbrook, N.Y., UCLA, Garden Empire)
- Jordan Ewert (OH, 6-5, Antioch, Calif., Stanford, NCVA)
- Austin Matautia (OH, 6-5, Ewa Beach, Hawaii, Hawaii, Aloha)
- Brett Rosenmeier (OH, 6-6, Virginia Beach, Va., Hawaii, Old Dominion)
- Kyle Ensing (Opp, 6-7, Valencia, Calif., Long Beach State, SCVA)
- Matthew Szews (Opp, 6-8, Brookfield, Wis., Ball State, Badger)
- Patrick Gasman (MB, 6-8, Clovis, Calif., Hawaii, NCVA)
- Scott Stadick (MB, 7-0, Watertown, Wis., UC Irvine, Badger)
- George Huhmann (MB, 6-10, High Ridge, Mo., Princeton, Gateway)
The team is led by Head Coach Jay Hosack from George Mason University, with assistance from Jonah Carson (Mountain View Volleyball Club) and Matt McCarthy (Lewis University). Jen Armson Dyer serves as the Team Manager, and Dr. David Dyck, Jr. is the team’s doctor. Galen Dodd fulfills the role of the Technical Coordinator.
U.S. Schedule for the FIVB Men’s U21 World Championship
Here is the U.S. Men’s Junior National Team’s schedule for the FIVB Men’s U21 World Championship:
Pool G
- June 27: Italy def. USA, 25-23, 25-21, 25-23
- June 28: USA def. Czech Republic, 25-23, 24-26, 21-25, 25-18, 15-7
- June 29: Egypt def. USA, 25-23, 23-25, 25-18, 25-19
Pool B
- June 23: Turkey def. USA, 25-19, 25-14, 30-28
- June 24: Cuba def. USA, 25-23, 25-19, 25-20
- June 25: Russia def. USA, 25-20, 25-21, 25-22
Pools for the FIVB Men’s U21 World Championship
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The teams competing in the FIVB Men’s U21 World Championship are divided into separate pools. Here are the current standings:
Pool E
- Poland 3-0
- Cuba 2-1
- Iran 1-2
- China 0-3
Pool F
- Brazil 2-0
- Russia 2-0
- Canada 1-2
- Argentina 0-3
Pool G
- Italy 3-0
- Egypt 2-1
- USA 1-2
- Czech Republic 0-3
Pool H
- Turkey 2-0
- Ukraine 2-1
- Japan 1-1
- Morocco 0-3
FAQs
Q: How did the U.S. Men’s Junior National Team perform against Egypt?
A: The U.S. Men’s Junior National Team faced a tough loss against Egypt in the FIVB Men’s Under-21 World Championship, with Egypt winning the match by a score of 25-23, 23-25, 25-18, 25-19.
Q: Who are the key players for the U.S. team in this tournament?
A: Kyle Ensing and Brett Rosenmeier have showcased their skills as top scorers for the U.S. team. Ensing contributed 23 points, including 20 kills, two blocks, and one ace, while Rosenmeier added 15 points with 14 kills and one ace.
Q: What is the U.S. Men’s Junior National Team’s standing in the tournament?
A: The U.S. Men’s Junior National Team currently has a record of 1 win and 2 losses in Pool G, bringing their overall standing to 1-5. They will compete for the 13-16th place in the tournament.
Summary
In the FIVB Men’s Under-21 World Championship, the U.S. Men’s Junior National Team faced a challenging match against Egypt. Despite their efforts, the U.S. team fell to Egypt with a score of 25-23, 23-25, 25-18, 25-19. Key players such as Kyle Ensing and Brett Rosenmeier made significant contributions to the game. The U.S. team is currently 1-2 in Pool G and 1-5 overall. They will continue to compete for the 13-16th place in the tournament. Stay updated with their performances as they strive to showcase their skills and competitiveness on the international stage. Follow Alpinetgheep for more updates and information on the U.S. Men’s Junior National Team in the FIVB Men’s Under-21 World Championship.
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